Department of Society Studies
The Department of Society Studies plays a key role in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences as a provider of knowledge and expertise in the interdisciplinary fields of Science, Technology and Society studies (STS) and Globalisation, Transnationalism and Development research. We combine insights from different disciplines to develop a better understanding of the key challenges of today’s societies.
Our work clusters around themes such as transnational cultures of migration, practices of innovation, transnational flows and entanglements, digital technologies, embodied expertise, and sound in society. Our staff have backgrounds in various (sub-)disciplines, like development studies, political economy and geography, and the history and sociology of science and technology. Department members across these fields share an interest in empirical primary data collection, using methods ranging from qualitative fieldwork and interviews to quantitative surveys, digital methods, as well as combinations of qualitative and quantitative methods.
Teaching
The Department of Society Studies plays an important role in various teaching programs at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This includes the bachelor's programs (Arts and Culture, European Studies, Digital Society, and Global Studies), and master's programs such as Globalisation and Development Studies (GDS), European Studies of Society, Science and Technology (ESST) and the research Master Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology (CAST). The Department also contributes to the teaching program offered by the University College Maastricht and the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML).
Research
Members of the Department of Society Studies participate in one of the research groups at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
- Maastricht University Science, Technology, and Society (MUSTS)
- Globalisation, Transnationalism and Development (GTD)
- Politics and Culture in Europe (PCE)
Most researchers are members of the Netherlands Graduate School of Science, Technology and Modern Culture (WTMC) or the research School for International Development (CERES). We also participate in various inter-faculty research centres.
Societal impact
Society Studies staff members work on important societal challenges of today and make an effort to engage with society in doing their research. We reach out to media, report our work on social media, and are involved in co-creation projects with citizens or practitioners. Our research contributes to policy-making and we have advisory roles in several cultural, governmental and policy-making bodies in society.
Management and administration
Members of the Department of Society Studies take part in many aspects of the management of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, such as the Faculty Board, the Faculty Council, the FASoS Graduate School, the research panel, or the Directorship of teaching programs. We also fulfil various roles within UM committees and working groups and at national and international review and assessment panels.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Society Studies
Grote Gracht 90-92
6211 SZ Maastricht
+31 43 388 3476
Staff
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S. Anschütz
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
S.h.a.r.o.n. Anyango
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
W.E. Bijker
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
K.T. Bijsterveld
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
J.L.M. Bruyninckx
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
B.B. Dito
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
E.E. Fourie
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
T.J.M.M. Frissen
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
R.K. Haagsman
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
A. Harris
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
A.M. Hommels
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
A.F. Kelly
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
O.A. Konadu
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
M.A. Kvarving
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
J.D. Lachmund
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
D.J.C. van de Leemput
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
H. van Lente
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
F. C. Lysen
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
T. M. Makori
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
V. Mazzucato
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
J. Mesman
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
van Montfoort
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
M. Naami
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
L.J. Ogden
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
O.E. Osei
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
T. Van Overbeke
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
B. Pasveer
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
M. Reithler
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
T.R. Rogers
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
J.E. Ronden
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
C. Schenetti
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
R.J. Schormans
University College Maastricht -
K.G.P. Strijbosch
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
A. Supper
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
L.B. Wagner
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
S.M.E. Wyatt
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek -
R. Zeiss
Maatschappijwetenschap en Techniek