About
A free book club at Radboud University in Nijmegen on Wednesday 25 November 2026, 12:30–13:15. Talk about Eva Meijer's novel Sea Now after an introduction by environmental sociologist Riyan van den Born.
What to expect
The book club looks at Eva Meijer's novel Sea Now and at how we deal with climate change.
- Introduction by environmental sociologist Riyan van den Born
- Discussion on climate change, sea-level rise and hope
- You do not need to have read the book
- Programme is in English
- Free e-book via the University Library
FAQ
Where does it take place?
In the Lecture Hall Complex at Radboud University
Houtlaan 4
6525 XZ Nijmegen
How do I join and what does it cost?
Participation is free of charge.
Open to Radboud University staff and students.
Sign up here: www2.ru.nl
Do I need to read the book first?
No, you do not need to have read the novel to take part.
You can read the English e-book free of charge through the University Library.
What happens during the session?
You listen to an introduction by environmental sociologist Riyan van den Born about our relationship with water and oceans.
Then you join a discussion about how we deal with climate change, sea-level rise, hope and despair, through Eva Meijer's novel Sea Now.
What is One Book, One Campus?
From 3 November to 8 December 2026, students and staff of Radboud University read the novel Sea Now (Dutch original: Zee Nu).
The programme starts on 10 November 2026 in the Culture Café with a reading, conversation and music.
POP-UP Reading Raves invite people to read together at different places on campus.
It closes on 8 December with a public lecture by Eva Meijer, in Dutch.
Getting there
Radboud Universiteit, Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL
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