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FASoS Events

18 Jul

21 Jul

AI, Fiction and the Future: A Workshop and Panel with Katleen Gabriels and Josje Weusten

24 Aug

28 Aug

FASoS Introduction week – Bachelor’s, (Pre)Master’s and Exchange Students

1 Sep

30 Sep

SPARK Session: Noah Littel "Archives of Passion: An Affective History of Dutch Gay, Lesbian and Women’s Archival and Information Activism since the 1970s"

11 Sep

Symposium: Stilte in steden

16 Oct

23 Oct

FASoS Master Graduation Ceremonies

Events for prospective students

2 Nov

5 Nov

Online Master's Week

14 Nov

Bachelor's Open Day

20 Mar

Master’s Open Day

Latest news

Michiel Bron awarded Dirk Jacob Veegens Prize

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The prize particularly honours work that, from a historical perspective, contributes to a deeper understanding of issues relevant to contemporary society. Michiel's PhD research is about “The Petro-Atom: A Century of Ubiquitous Oil Involvement in Nuclear Energy.”

Interdisciplinary team receives funding for DAZM Project

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Pilots will evaluate an open-source collaboration platform based on LaSuite, a unified collaboration platform built for public employees, as a potential alternative to existing digital workplace solutions.

Three UM researchers selected for European AI in Science Working Groups

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AISWG members will help develop a future Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) and advance AI-driven scientific discovery.

Giselle Bosse awarded €800,000 NWO grant for research on women and everyday democracy

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Whereas conventional analyses of democratisation tend to focus on formal institutions, elections and political reforms, this project shifts attention to how democracy is lived and practised in everyday settings such as families, neighbourhoods, workplaces and communities.

How wild are “wild animals” still in the time of zoos, nature reserves and breeding programmes?

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Is an elephant in Artis Zoo just as “wild” as an elephant on the African savannah? What place do animals have in a world that is increasingly shaped by humans? Why does the presence of a few wolves in the Netherlands trigger so many negative emotions, while Dutch people donate money en masse to protect...

FASoS: Beyond the headlines

Inclusivity in Museums

A recent study at FASoS, looks at how museums can become more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Curious to learn more about this research? Have a look at this video with Professor Eliza Steinbock to find out more.

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How are countries managing conflicts outside the UN?

Who should intervene in a military conflict? For a long time, the answer seemed simple: the United Nations or NATO. But today, countries don’t always agree, and that can delay action. So what happens when decisions take too long? Watch the video with associate professor Yf Reykers to find out more.
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Are Social Media Rules protecting people online?

Most online policies focus on platforms like TikTok or Instagram, while many minors mainly use Snapchat. Features like location sharing and streaks shape privacy, friendships, and the pressure to stay online, but current regulations don’t always reflect these everyday experiences. Watch the video with Associate Professor of Moral Philosophy Katleen Gabriels to find out more.
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