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Giulia Ranzini
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Associate professor in Digital Communication @ VU Amsterdam. Researcher of human relationships to/through technology. Teacher of odd courses.
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Certo che poi uno legge un comunicato stampa tipo questo e si chiede: contratto con chi? con quale controllo dei dati?
Per dire perché noi ci abbiamo un prodotto Microsoft integrato nella e-mail, senza averlo scelto. Però poi gli esami sono di fatto dati personali.

www.corriere.it/economia/lav...
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January 18, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Stasera alle 21:15 in diretta con Radio Incredibile per il programma Io Divilgo Forte parliamo per un’oretta di open science e di cosa vuol dire cercare nelle cose frivole (tipo le app di dating) segnali di una società che cambia.
In Italiano!!!

Link a YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzNj...
IoDivulgoForte S7Ep09 - La sociologia delle app di dating con Giulia Ranzini
YouTube video by Radio Incredibile
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January 5, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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As a teen I spoke good English, so a journalist friend brought me to interview metal bands and (more often) to see shows. Mixed experiences (it was peak nu metal) but mostly great conversations, harmless approaches, respectful moshpits. Overwhelmingly I have experienced metal dudes as decent folks.
theatlantic.com The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 17d
Heavy-metal concerts aren’t typically bastions of progressivism—but in the mosh pit, a savage empathy abides, James Parker reports: theatln.tc/2Re1ymKu
January 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Government, everyone with pets* : Amsterdam you go too crazy on NYE, in 2026 we introduce a full ban.

Amsterdam, NYE 2025:
January 1, 2026 at 6:05 AM
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Oh and also.
(if we can’t be near the mountains then)
Cut apples, a discarded lemon and many apple peels. Hands of a toddler rolling strudel dough. A strudel ready for the oven.
December 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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How’s your NYE going I just washed 1.5 kg of second hand Lego
December 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Comunque gli americani della famiglia preferiscono il pandoro al panettone e questo ci dice tutto quello che dobbiamo sapere.
December 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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I would not be an academic if I had not followed an English language BA in International Economics in my hometown of Milan. Studying economics among a multitude of nationalities allowed me to grow as a researcher.
david-schindler.de David Schindler @david-schindler.de · Dec 21
Utrecht University abolishes its English language bachelor's program in economics and replaces it with a Dutch one.

They told staff (~30% international) the week before Christmas. Layoffs seem likely now. Unwarranted lobotomy is the only word I can find for it...

dub.uu.nl/en/news/econ...
Economics programme in shock after sudden cancellation of English-taught track
The Bachelor's programme in Economics & Business Economics will only be offered in Dutch from 2029 onwards, the Executive Board announced on Tuesday. The news came as a complete surprise to the econom...
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December 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Quest’anno a Natale ai “vabbè ma quando tornate dai?” pronto sul cellulare il video della ministra Bernini.
December 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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A more useful question would be: is doing tasks within a given time ALSO something we want to test, or a skill we want to develop? If so, accommodations should be few if any. If not, we need better testing.

www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Accommodation Nation
America’s colleges have an extra-time-on-tests problem.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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I am a bit skeptical of the rise of student detachment (personally I felt there was a peak of distance after Covid, and then a partial return) BUT this is one possible consequence of broad LLM availability. What I have noticed is one rather silly effect: lately, my students are particularly nervous.
jesbattis.bsky.social Jes Battis @jesbattis.bsky.social · Nov 28
An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
November 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Sick child, grant proposal rejected, Amsterdam wintering extra hard, thankfully we planned Friendsgiving for tomorrow. Today is for grumpy baking.
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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As the only non-American in my household, I am definitely the one who is most irrationally attached to thanksgiving dinner. Not thanksgiving per se - it is not my culture after all. Just dinner.
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Broken record. I am a broken record.

giuliaranzini.substack.com/p/where-we-g...
Where we go from here
A class full of students and bots.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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@dieworkwear.bsky.social is one of the reasons to stay on this app.
dieworkwear.bsky.social derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Aug 3
I've had enough.

In this thread, I will tell you, definitively, whether Sydney Sweeney has great jeans.

This way, you will be more informed when shopping for your wardrobe . 🧵
Sydney Sweeney in an American Eagle ad wearing a denim jacket and jeans.
August 3, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Thanks to NWO that will fund one year of research into whether romantic polarization is making Gen Z’s love life a bit more interesting. Sometimes it works, friends.
A bunch more interesting projects funded here: www.nwo.nl/nieuws/van-s...
Van Surinaamse economie tot AI in het strafrecht: veel variatie in 78 nieuwe onderzoeken | NWO
De toewijzingen van ronde 2 van de SGW Open Competitie XS 2025 zijn een feit. Maar liefst 78 onderzoekers gaan met een veelbelovend idee van start. Ruim baan dus voor experimenten en innovatie. XS-projecten duren maximaal één jaar en kunnen daarom snel een bijdrage leveren aan wetenschappelijke inzichten. In deze ronde zijn er wederom veel onderzoeksprojecten naar Artificial Intelligence (AI) en Virtual Reality (VR). Maar ook klimaat, politiek en migratie komen veel aan bod.
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July 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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a black and white drawing of a shirt that says punk is not ded .
ALT: a black and white drawing of a shirt that says punk is not ded .
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June 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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This is a stellar position in an excellent place. Doing research in Switzerland changed my life in more ways than one. Viu glück!
tobiasdienlin.com Tobias Dienlin @tobiasdienlin.com · Mar 3
I'm hiring! I'm looking for 1️⃣ pre-doc and 2️⃣ post-docs.

If you're fascinated by media effects, quantitative methods, and open science, please consider applying 🙂

International applications welcome!

Application Pre-doc: jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancie...

Application Post-doc: jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancie...
About the position • 3-year Ph.D. position (60%, paid according to cantonal salary scheme) • Can be extended by another 17 months • Workplace is Zurich What will be your main tasks? • Conduct a Ph.D. thesis in the field of communication, media psychology, and media effects • Publish in leading academic journals; present at conferences; engage in outreach • Teach courses on media effects, methods, and statistics at BA and MA levels • Take part in doctoral training programmes offered by UZH and IKMZ • Participate in organisational or administrative tasks as required What should you bring to the team? • Master’s degree in communication science, psychology, or a related discipline • Strong interest in research on media effects, including topics such as social media, well-being, privacy, AI, or media effects theory • Expertise in quantitative research methods • Proficiency in (or openness to learn) R, open science practices, and advanced statistics • Proficiency in English; knowledge of German is desirable but not mandatory What do we offer you? • Great background and support for high quality research • Much freedom to develop your own research interest within the topics of the division • Dynamic and supportive team with a collegial and inspiring working atmosphere • Excellent track record of the department in academic career development How to apply Please send the following documents as a single PDF file using UZH’s job portal (see link in post): • Letter of motivation (including ideas for your Ph.D. project; max. 2 pages) • Your CV (including a list of scientific publications and presentations, if applicable) • MA thesis or equivalent, research publications if already applicable • Copies of degrees and relevant transcripts Deadline for applications is March 16, 2025 Applications arriving later will also be considered if no candidate has been selected until then The position starts in April or by agreement About the position • 3-year postdoctoral position (80%, paid according to cantonal salary scheme) • One position can be extended up to 3 years, the other up to 6 years • Workplace is Zurich What will be your main tasks? • Conduct research in the field of communication, media psychology, and media effects • Lead your own projects and collaborate in team projects • Publish in leading academic journals; present at conferences; engage in outreach • Teach courses on media effects, methods, and statistics at BA, MA, and Ph.D. levels • Take part in supporting and training predocs at the division • Engage in third party funding activities • Participate in organisational or administrative tasks as required What should you bring to the team? • Doctoral degree in communication science, psychology, or a related discipline • Strong interest in research on media effects, including topics such as social media, well-being, privacy, AI, or media effects theory • Expertise in quantitative research methods • Proficiency in (or openness to learn) R, open science practices, and advanced statistics • Proficiency in English; knowledge of German is desirable but not mandatory What do we offer you? • Great background and support for high quality research • Much freedom to develop your own research interest within the topics of the division • Dynamic and supportive team with a collegial and inspiring working atmosphere Please send the following documents as a single PDF file using UZH’s job portal (see link in post): • Letter of motivation (including ideas for future research projects; max. 2 pages) • Your CV (including a list of scientific publications and conference presentations) • Full-texts of up to three sample publications & PhD dissertation • Copies of degrees and relevant transcripts Deadline for applications is March 16, 2025 Applications arriving later will also be considered if no candidate has been selected until then The position starts in April or by agreement
March 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reposted by Giulia Ranzini
tobiasdienlin.com
I'm hiring! I'm looking for 1️⃣ pre-doc and 2️⃣ post-docs.

If you're fascinated by media effects, quantitative methods, and open science, please consider applying 🙂

International applications welcome!

Application Pre-doc: jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancie...

Application Post-doc: jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancie...
About the position • 3-year Ph.D. position (60%, paid according to cantonal salary scheme) • Can be extended by another 17 months • Workplace is Zurich What will be your main tasks? • Conduct a Ph.D. thesis in the field of communication, media psychology, and media effects • Publish in leading academic journals; present at conferences; engage in outreach • Teach courses on media effects, methods, and statistics at BA and MA levels • Take part in doctoral training programmes offered by UZH and IKMZ • Participate in organisational or administrative tasks as required What should you bring to the team? • Master’s degree in communication science, psychology, or a related discipline • Strong interest in research on media effects, including topics such as social media, well-being, privacy, AI, or media effects theory • Expertise in quantitative research methods • Proficiency in (or openness to learn) R, open science practices, and advanced statistics • Proficiency in English; knowledge of German is desirable but not mandatory What do we offer you? • Great background and support for high quality research • Much freedom to develop your own research interest within the topics of the division • Dynamic and supportive team with a collegial and inspiring working atmosphere • Excellent track record of the department in academic career development How to apply Please send the following documents as a single PDF file using UZH’s job portal (see link in post): • Letter of motivation (including ideas for your Ph.D. project; max. 2 pages) • Your CV (including a list of scientific publications and presentations, if applicable) • MA thesis or equivalent, research publications if already applicable • Copies of degrees and relevant transcripts Deadline for applications is March 16, 2025 Applications arriving later will also be considered if no candidate has been selected until then The position starts in April or by agreement About the position • 3-year postdoctoral position (80%, paid according to cantonal salary scheme) • One position can be extended up to 3 years, the other up to 6 years • Workplace is Zurich What will be your main tasks? • Conduct research in the field of communication, media psychology, and media effects • Lead your own projects and collaborate in team projects • Publish in leading academic journals; present at conferences; engage in outreach • Teach courses on media effects, methods, and statistics at BA, MA, and Ph.D. levels • Take part in supporting and training predocs at the division • Engage in third party funding activities • Participate in organisational or administrative tasks as required What should you bring to the team? • Doctoral degree in communication science, psychology, or a related discipline • Strong interest in research on media effects, including topics such as social media, well-being, privacy, AI, or media effects theory • Expertise in quantitative research methods • Proficiency in (or openness to learn) R, open science practices, and advanced statistics • Proficiency in English; knowledge of German is desirable but not mandatory What do we offer you? • Great background and support for high quality research • Much freedom to develop your own research interest within the topics of the division • Dynamic and supportive team with a collegial and inspiring working atmosphere Please send the following documents as a single PDF file using UZH’s job portal (see link in post): • Letter of motivation (including ideas for future research projects; max. 2 pages) • Your CV (including a list of scientific publications and conference presentations) • Full-texts of up to three sample publications & PhD dissertation • Copies of degrees and relevant transcripts Deadline for applications is March 16, 2025 Applications arriving later will also be considered if no candidate has been selected until then The position starts in April or by agreement
March 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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pretty much the only takes that matters on the matter.
dieworkwear.bsky.social derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Mar 1
american masculinity is so amazing. caring about clothes as a man apparently makes you "gay" but our position on geopolitics totally depends on whether you wear a suit
March 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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An essay on DEI, CSR and how we might be approaching a new era of “just business”.
Diversity, Equity, and Performance
is it a thing, or is it a symbol?
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February 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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A couple of thoughts on the TikTok ban from someone who started studying social media when “friending” was an actual verb, go figure.
open.substack.com/pub/giuliara...
The ban that wasn't
Tiktok, the US and what my students teach me about social media.
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January 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Looking forward! 📆
claesdevreese.bsky.social Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · Jan 13
A good example of choosing Bluesky!

The Dutch - Flemish communication science annual conference goes with @bsky.app as the official app and conference platform #commsky #etmaal2025 @etmaal2025.bsky.social

Check the full program here:

etmaal2025.org/programme/
Programme
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January 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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My main response to the Vulture article, other than nausea, is remembering how when I was an impromptu interpreter in the 00s, my parasocial idol - writer Joe Lansdale - was kind, impeccable about boundaries, and exactly the person I thought he’d be. I think that’s still true for most people.
January 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM