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🎓 Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC)
Part of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR).
Connecting the past, present and future through research, education and public engagement.

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ESHCC researcher Ofra Klein is nominated for New Scientist Science Talent 2025! Her work reveals how far-right groups use social media – from coded language to algorithms – to spread their ideas. Vote for Ofra! bit.ly/4fMV5xK #ScienceTalent2025 #ESHCC #ErasmusUniversity #FarRight #SocialMedia
New Scientist Wetenschapstalent 2025
Wie is het grootste wetenschappelijke talent van Nederland en Vlaanderen? Stem op jouw New Scientist Wetenschapstalent 2025!
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August 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
New study from ESHCC shows that public matchfunding boosts success in arts crowdfunding. Institutional backing increases credibility and donations. Read more on our website. bit.ly/4f9yqM6
#Crowdfunding #Matchfunding #Arts #ErasmusUniversity #ESHCC
When Public Grants Meet Crowdfunding: A New Study on Matchfunding in the Arts
Public funding boosts crowdfunding success in the arts: new ESHCC study shows matchfunding increases credibility, donations, and campaign outcomes.
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July 23, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Dr Ofra Klein (ESHCC) has been awarded a €320,000 Veni grant by NWO for her project on how far-right actors adapt to content moderation on social media platforms. The study will contribute to understanding digital extremism and platform governance.🔗 bit.ly/4f5s8gk #ESHCC #NWO #VeniGrant #FarRight
Veni grant for ESHCC researcher Dr. Ofra Klein
Media scholar Dr Ofra Klein has been awarded a Veni grant of €320,000 for her research on content moderation in the far-right context.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
ESHCC researcher Roderick Udo joined NPO Radio 1 to provide expert commentary on the financial vulnerability of music festivals, following the Tomorrowland main stage fire.
🎧 Listen to the full interview (in Dutch): bit.ly/470mhqq
#ESHCC #EUR #FestivalResearch #Tomorrowland #Radio1
Tomorrowland Fire Exposes the Fragility of the Festival Industry
ESHCC researcher Roderick Udo shed light on the financial vulnerability of music festivals.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Dr Naomi Oosterman (ESHCC) awarded €3M MSCA grant for HERITOUR, exploring synergies between heritage & tourism. First time Erasmus University leads this action! Project starts Jan 2026. #HERITOUR #ESHCC #MSCA #Heritage #Tourism bit.ly/4lsOQ4w
Naomi Oosterman awarded €3.000.000 MSCA Doctoral Network for “HERITOUR”
Dr Naomi Oosterman awarded €3M MSCA grant for HERITOUR, the first time Erasmus University leads this prestigious programme.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Prof. Dr Jacco van Sterkenburg, Dr Teresa de la Hera & Dr Laura Braden (ESHCC) have been awarded NWO SSH Open Competition M grants to advance their innovative research on gaming & racism, and on diversity in museums.

#Research #Inclusion #Football #Museums #Culture #Media #NWO #ESHCC bit.ly/469CdGD
Three ESHCC researchers awarded NWO SSH Open Competition M-Grant
Jacco van Sterkenburg, Teresa de la Hera en Laura Braden have been awarded an NWO SSH Open Competition M grant (OC M).
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July 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
ESHCC joins the €6.75 million NWA-funded "Traumascapes" project, exploring sites of trauma & loss. Our team will study the complex role of tourism at these sensitive places. A step towards inclusive, meaningful heritage. #ESHCC #Traumascapes #NWAORC bit.ly/4md6oSf
EUR part of NWA-ORC grant for “Traumascapes” project
ESHCC researchers join a €6.75M project on “traumascapes” to explore how sites of trauma are valued, shared and visited, especially through tourism.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
ESHCC contributes to the €6.8M DECIDE project: Democratising #AI and empowering citizens through transparent, inclusive decision-making.
Associate Professor Vivian Chen co-leads on citizen engagement in social issues.
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ESHCC contributes to €6.8 Million DECIDE initiative
ESHCC joins €6.8M DECIDE project to democratise AI, empowering citizens in transparent decision-making and tackling societal challenges.
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July 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM