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Posthumus Writing Retreat in Abdij van Berne (Berne Abbey)

From 16 until 21 June 2025, seven Posthumus PhD candidates gathered in Berne Abbey in Heeswijk-Dinther for the annual Writing Retreat of the N.W. Posthumus Institute. This five-day retreat offers students the opportunity to work on their dissertation or paper in progress with 8-10 of your colleagues in a quiet place, away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In addition to reflection, focus and concentration, there was also time for relaxation and abbey beer from time to time.