How do we make sure everyone’s voice is heard? What happens when different interests clash? And how can we make a difference in our own communities? From 27 September to 3 October, our adult learners from Bildung Nijmegen travelled to Rome for another Erasmus+ group mobility. During a five-day training programme organised by ALFA EDU, they explored democracy, human rights, civic participation and what it means to be an active member of society. But this wasn’t just about disc

Cities are constantly changing. Streets take on new identities, familiar buildings make way for something different, and every generation adds its own stories. Yet the past is never far away. It lives on in historic landmarks, local traditions and the memories of the people who call a city home. For our latest Historic City Walk, ‘Stories of a City in Motion’, we took participants on a journey through the heart of Nijmegen. Together, we explored the city’s rich history, uncov

During our second City Walk, we explored the medieval history of Nijmegen together. This time, the focus was on power, faith and city walls. Guided by Adnan, the participants walked past places that still tell the story of how the city was shaped, protected and governed centuries ago. After a shared lunch at JongerenLab, the group headed towards Kronenburgerpark. At the Kronenburgertoren, we reflected on Nijmegen’s medieval defences and the way the city expanded over the cent

Last Saturday, Bildung Nijmegen hosted its first Historic City Walk and dialogue session. It was a warm, inspiring and thoughtful afternoon in which local history, personal stories and meaningful conversation came together in a natural way. Guided by Adnan, participants walked through Nijmegen and explored the city not only as a place of buildings, streets and monuments, but as a living collection of stories. We reflected on the Roman roots of Nijmegen, the long history of pe

Nijmegen is a city full of stories. Beneath our feet lie traces of the Romans, medieval city walls, wartime history, reconstruction, water, trade, encounters and change. With Historic City Walks, Bildung Nijmegen invites residents, young people, newcomers, students and anyone interested to rediscover the city together. During these historical walks, we explore places that tell us something about Nijmegen’s past, present and future. We do not only look at dates and buildings,