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5 Oct
Jean Monnet Lecture by EmergEU
16 Oct
23 Oct
FASoS Master Graduation Ceremonies
26 Oct
PhD defence of Kelly Gillikin-Schoueri
31 Oct
FASoS Bachelor Graduation Ceremonies
14 Nov
Bachelor's Open Day

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2 Nov
5 Nov
Online Master's Week
14 Nov
Bachelor's Open Day
20 Mar
Master’s Open Day

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Betto van Waarden

“Historically speaking, propaganda was rarely a pure lie”

What if information deliberately misleads us when it is delivered via social media, newspapers or television? What are the consequences, and what can society do about it? In the Netherlands, too, we are increasingly confronted with this form of disinformation.
TRADEPOL
  • Researchers

FASoS researchers join international research network on changing trade politics

Johan Adriaensen, Anna Herranz Surrallés, Aneta Spendzharova and Sophie Vanhoonacker are joining a new international research network that will study how geopolitical tensions and changing attitudes towards free trade are reshaping trade politics in North America and Europe.
Giselle Bosse
  • Researchers

Giselle Bosse Scientific Lead on Citizen-Centred EU Enlargement Project

The project aims to foster a more effective and resilient EU enlargement policy. CitiSense focuses on enhancing public understanding of the security, economic and societal impacts of enlargement by placing citizens at the centre of research, dialogue and policy development.
Portret Penelope Bollini en Bart Penders

Unique collaboration between faculties and University Library shows how ‘invisible’ knowledge workers contribute to Open Science

Knowledge workers contribute greatly to academic research and Open Science. To show this important work, Bart Penders, Yannis Stavrakakis and Penelope Bollini are participating in the project Invisible knowledge work and the transformation and scaling of Open Science practices.
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  • Researchers

Joris van Zundert appointed as professor by special appointment

Joris van Zundert of the Computational Literary Studies department at the Huygens Institute has been appointed Professor by Special Appointment in Computational Humanities at Maastricht University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences with effect from 1 September 2026.

FASoS: Beyond the headlines

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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FASoS beyond the headlines

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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FASoS beyond the headlines

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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