Peter van Dam
@phvandam.bsky.social
Professor of Dutch History, University of Amsterdam | Co-founder of SEVEN | Research Group Environment & Society
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I am really excited to announce the call for the PhD Course in Energy Humanities!
Held at the @greenhouseuis.net from 1-5 December.
Applications are welcome until 24 October.
#envhum #envhist #energyhistory
Held at the @greenhouseuis.net from 1-5 December.
Applications are welcome until 24 October.
#envhum #envhist #energyhistory
September 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I am really excited to announce the call for the PhD Course in Energy Humanities!
Held at the @greenhouseuis.net from 1-5 December.
Applications are welcome until 24 October.
#envhum #envhist #energyhistory
Held at the @greenhouseuis.net from 1-5 December.
Applications are welcome until 24 October.
#envhum #envhist #energyhistory
Alleen maar Europese producten kopen, geen Disney kijken, producten boycotten die bijdragen aan de bezetting van Palestijnse gebieden - helpt dat?
Ik schoof zaterdag aan bij Kassa om door te praten over waarom mensen boycotten en of dat een goed idee is.
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Ik schoof zaterdag aan bij Kassa om door te praten over waarom mensen boycotten en of dat een goed idee is.
www.bnnvara.nl/kassa/videos...
Boycotten of niet: welke macht heb jij als consument? - Kassa - BNNVARA
<p class="margin-bottom-32">Er gebeurt veel in de wereld waar jij je als consument misschien machteloos over voelt. Maar ben je wel zo machteloos als je wellicht denkt? Met de keuzes die je maakt, wat...
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October 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Alleen maar Europese producten kopen, geen Disney kijken, producten boycotten die bijdragen aan de bezetting van Palestijnse gebieden - helpt dat?
Ik schoof zaterdag aan bij Kassa om door te praten over waarom mensen boycotten en of dat een goed idee is.
www.bnnvara.nl/kassa/videos...
Ik schoof zaterdag aan bij Kassa om door te praten over waarom mensen boycotten en of dat een goed idee is.
www.bnnvara.nl/kassa/videos...
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How does vegetarianism link to issues of peace and (non)violence? Join us for the next session of Peace Histories with Julia Hauser on October 6th! All are welcome! www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/20...
Imagining Hierarchies in Vegetarianism between Europe, the United States, and India (19th -20th Century)
In the second half of the nineteenth century, vegetarianism became a subject of intense debate in Europe and India. Protagonists in both regions often referred to each other. In Europe, vegetarians ev...
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September 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM
How does vegetarianism link to issues of peace and (non)violence? Join us for the next session of Peace Histories with Julia Hauser on October 6th! All are welcome! www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/20...
Nieuwe colleges, onderzoek naar de afschaffing van slavernij, discussies over het koloniale verleden en drugsbeleid - een vliegende start van het nieuwe academisch jaar voor Nederlandse geschiedenis.
Lees er hier meer over: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
Lees er hier meer over: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
🚀 Een vliegende start - Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de UvA
We zijn het nieuwe academisch jaar in vliegende vaart begonnen! Zo is het het college 'Een nieuwe geschiedenis van Nederland' gesta...
🚀 Een vliegende start - Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de UvA
We zijn het nieuwe academisch jaar in vliegende vaart begonnen! Zo is het het college 'Een nieuwe geschiedenis van Nederland' gestart, waar...
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September 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Nieuwe colleges, onderzoek naar de afschaffing van slavernij, discussies over het koloniale verleden en drugsbeleid - een vliegende start van het nieuwe academisch jaar voor Nederlandse geschiedenis.
Lees er hier meer over: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
Lees er hier meer over: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
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For those of you in Amsterdam: on October 10th, 12-13h, I'll present new research done at @iisg-amsterdam.bsky.social about "plundered uranium" and how nuclear fuel made it into the Dutch nuclear energy debate of the 70s and 80s, at the @uvahumanities.bsky.social's Environment & Society seminar.
September 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
For those of you in Amsterdam: on October 10th, 12-13h, I'll present new research done at @iisg-amsterdam.bsky.social about "plundered uranium" and how nuclear fuel made it into the Dutch nuclear energy debate of the 70s and 80s, at the @uvahumanities.bsky.social's Environment & Society seminar.
Why Climate Activism Seems to Have No History (And What That Actually Tells Us) - I wrote a short post on some insights about the history of climate activism - www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
Looking forward to your thoughts on this!
@uvahumanities.bsky.social @seven-uva.bsky.social
Looking forward to your thoughts on this!
@uvahumanities.bsky.social @seven-uva.bsky.social
**Why Climate Activism Seems to Have No History (And What That Actually Tells Us) | Peter Van Dam
**Why Climate Activism Seems to Have No History (And What That Actually Tells Us)
For the Environment & Society's final lunch meeting on activism yesterday University of Amsterdam, I tried to...
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June 20, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Why Climate Activism Seems to Have No History (And What That Actually Tells Us) - I wrote a short post on some insights about the history of climate activism - www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
Looking forward to your thoughts on this!
@uvahumanities.bsky.social @seven-uva.bsky.social
Looking forward to your thoughts on this!
@uvahumanities.bsky.social @seven-uva.bsky.social
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Climate change affects everyone, everywhere. How do we balance the need for global justice with the limits of local democracy?
A discussion today (16 June) at 17:00 at Spui25 & online.
W/ @phvandam.bsky.social, @eckes-uva.bsky.social & @philpaiement.bsky.social
spui25.nl/programma/br...
A discussion today (16 June) at 17:00 at Spui25 & online.
W/ @phvandam.bsky.social, @eckes-uva.bsky.social & @philpaiement.bsky.social
spui25.nl/programma/br...
Bringing Climate Change to Court
Climate change affects everyone, everywhere. But the way we deal with it—especially in court—is mostly local. Lawsuits over climate issues usually happen in national or regional courts, using local la...
spui25.nl
June 16, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Climate change affects everyone, everywhere. How do we balance the need for global justice with the limits of local democracy?
A discussion today (16 June) at 17:00 at Spui25 & online.
W/ @phvandam.bsky.social, @eckes-uva.bsky.social & @philpaiement.bsky.social
spui25.nl/programma/br...
A discussion today (16 June) at 17:00 at Spui25 & online.
W/ @phvandam.bsky.social, @eckes-uva.bsky.social & @philpaiement.bsky.social
spui25.nl/programma/br...
Great news! My book on transnational fair trade activism is out. It's been an unbelievably rewarding trek from starting this research in 2012 to today. I hope you will find it as worthwhile reading it!
By way of a preview, I wrote about 5 insights from the book: cambridgeblog.org/2025/06/five...
By way of a preview, I wrote about 5 insights from the book: cambridgeblog.org/2025/06/five...
Five Things You Should Know About Fair Trade
Fair trade has become a household name for many shoppers who encounter certified products on supermarket shelves. But behind those labels lies a complex global movement with a rich history.
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June 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Great news! My book on transnational fair trade activism is out. It's been an unbelievably rewarding trek from starting this research in 2012 to today. I hope you will find it as worthwhile reading it!
By way of a preview, I wrote about 5 insights from the book: cambridgeblog.org/2025/06/five...
By way of a preview, I wrote about 5 insights from the book: cambridgeblog.org/2025/06/five...
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Join us for our workshop next week on Climate litigation in Europe, sustainable development and justice.
Monday 16 June @uvalawschool.bsky.social & followed by a roundtable discussion at Spui25 on climate litigation and democracy.
acelg.uva.nl/content/even...
Monday 16 June @uvalawschool.bsky.social & followed by a roundtable discussion at Spui25 on climate litigation and democracy.
acelg.uva.nl/content/even...
Climate litigation in Europe, sustainable development and justice - ACELG
Join us for this workshop on 16 June delving into climate litigation and international justice.
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June 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Join us for our workshop next week on Climate litigation in Europe, sustainable development and justice.
Monday 16 June @uvalawschool.bsky.social & followed by a roundtable discussion at Spui25 on climate litigation and democracy.
acelg.uva.nl/content/even...
Monday 16 June @uvalawschool.bsky.social & followed by a roundtable discussion at Spui25 on climate litigation and democracy.
acelg.uva.nl/content/even...
Fighting over the future? We explored how climate action has evolved with @ruthamorgan.bsky.social, Stephen Milder, Liesbeth van de Grift and André Nollkaemper at @uvahumanities.bsky.social in collaboration with @seven-uva.bsky.social.
Four brief insights:
www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
Four brief insights:
www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
#climatepolicy #environmentalhistory #climateactivism #sustainability… | Peter Van Dam
🌍Four Insights from 'Climate Action: From Local Movements to Global Change'
Last Wednesday, we organized an engaging seminar at the University of Amsterdam in collaboration with SEVEN - Unive...
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June 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Fighting over the future? We explored how climate action has evolved with @ruthamorgan.bsky.social, Stephen Milder, Liesbeth van de Grift and André Nollkaemper at @uvahumanities.bsky.social in collaboration with @seven-uva.bsky.social.
Four brief insights:
www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
Four brief insights:
www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
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Very happy to anounce nother two (!) fully-funded four-year PhD vacancies within the 𝐄𝐑𝐂 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲-sponsored project 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐄. Come work with the amazing Alan Kramer at Universität Hamburg: www.uni-hamburg.de/en/stellenan....
May 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Very happy to anounce nother two (!) fully-funded four-year PhD vacancies within the 𝐄𝐑𝐂 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲-sponsored project 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐄. Come work with the amazing Alan Kramer at Universität Hamburg: www.uni-hamburg.de/en/stellenan....
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Can domestic courts deliver global climate justice?
Join our roundtable at Spui25 to discuss climate change, justice and democracy. With speakers @phvandam.bsky.social, @eckes-uva.bsky.social & @philpaiement.bsky.social
Monday 16 June, 17:00.
@uvalawschool.bsky.social
spui25.nl/programma/br...
Join our roundtable at Spui25 to discuss climate change, justice and democracy. With speakers @phvandam.bsky.social, @eckes-uva.bsky.social & @philpaiement.bsky.social
Monday 16 June, 17:00.
@uvalawschool.bsky.social
spui25.nl/programma/br...
Bringing Climate Change to Court
Climate change affects everyone, everywhere. But the way we deal with it—especially in court—is mostly local. Lawsuits over climate issues usually happen in national or regional courts, using local la...
spui25.nl
May 27, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Can domestic courts deliver global climate justice?
Join our roundtable at Spui25 to discuss climate change, justice and democracy. With speakers @phvandam.bsky.social, @eckes-uva.bsky.social & @philpaiement.bsky.social
Monday 16 June, 17:00.
@uvalawschool.bsky.social
spui25.nl/programma/br...
Join our roundtable at Spui25 to discuss climate change, justice and democracy. With speakers @phvandam.bsky.social, @eckes-uva.bsky.social & @philpaiement.bsky.social
Monday 16 June, 17:00.
@uvalawschool.bsky.social
spui25.nl/programma/br...
Varen, vluchten, niet meer vliegen? Weer hoog tijd voor een update over Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de @uvahumanities.bsky.social.
Over vrouwen in de vroegmoderne tijd, oorlogsvluchtelingen in Suriname en op Curacao, duurzame consumptie en klimaatactivisme: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
Over vrouwen in de vroegmoderne tijd, oorlogsvluchtelingen in Suriname en op Curacao, duurzame consumptie en klimaatactivisme: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025) | Early Modern Low Countries | Peter Van Dam
Varen, vluchten, niet meer vliegen? - Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de UvA
Het is weer de hoogste tijd voor nieuws over Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de UvA!
⛵ Suze Zijlstra scheef een bijdrage over d...
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May 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Varen, vluchten, niet meer vliegen? Weer hoog tijd voor een update over Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de @uvahumanities.bsky.social.
Over vrouwen in de vroegmoderne tijd, oorlogsvluchtelingen in Suriname en op Curacao, duurzame consumptie en klimaatactivisme: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
Over vrouwen in de vroegmoderne tijd, oorlogsvluchtelingen in Suriname en op Curacao, duurzame consumptie en klimaatactivisme: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
As climate change was recognized as a growing threat since the 1980s, civic contestation has crucially shaped how we have responded.
On 4 June, we will explore the evolution of climate activism with @ruthamorgan.bsky.social, Stephen Milder, André Nollkaemper and Liesbeth van de Grift. Come join us!
On 4 June, we will explore the evolution of climate activism with @ruthamorgan.bsky.social, Stephen Milder, André Nollkaemper and Liesbeth van de Grift. Come join us!
May 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
As climate change was recognized as a growing threat since the 1980s, civic contestation has crucially shaped how we have responded.
On 4 June, we will explore the evolution of climate activism with @ruthamorgan.bsky.social, Stephen Milder, André Nollkaemper and Liesbeth van de Grift. Come join us!
On 4 June, we will explore the evolution of climate activism with @ruthamorgan.bsky.social, Stephen Milder, André Nollkaemper and Liesbeth van de Grift. Come join us!
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Ter ere van het 750-jarig bestaan van de stad is in @allardpierson.bsky.social de zinnenprikkelende tentoonstelling Amsterdam Eet geopend: een culinaire reis door de geschiedenis waarin je ontdekt wat er door de eeuwen heen op de borden van Amsterdammers lag. Te zien t/m 7 september!
Amsterdam Eet. Een geschiedenis in gerechten
Met een tentoonstelling van voornamelijk kookboeken, menukaarten, handgeschreven recepten en andere bronnen uit de eigen collectie ‘geschiedenis van de voeding’ geeft het Allard Pierson inzicht in de ...
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April 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Ter ere van het 750-jarig bestaan van de stad is in @allardpierson.bsky.social de zinnenprikkelende tentoonstelling Amsterdam Eet geopend: een culinaire reis door de geschiedenis waarin je ontdekt wat er door de eeuwen heen op de borden van Amsterdammers lag. Te zien t/m 7 september!
Bergen verzetten - bijpraten over Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de UvA. Over archieven digitaliseren, polarisatie, vrouwen in het verzet en aluminium: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
Bergen verzetten - Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de UvA
Rosa de Jong begon… | Peter Van Dam
Bergen verzetten - Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de UvA
Rosa de Jong begon vorige week aan een bijzonder project. Ze keerde terug naar het Neve Shalom Archief in Paramaribo, waar ze ooit de inspiratie...
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April 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Bergen verzetten - bijpraten over Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de UvA. Over archieven digitaliseren, polarisatie, vrouwen in het verzet en aluminium: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
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Happy to announce two vacacies at the @uvahumanities.bsky.social for a postdoctoral researcher (3 yrs) and a PhD (4 years) in our ERC Synergy project BLOCKADE, which explores the two global blockades of the First and Second World Wars and their aftermaths. See www.blockades.eu for more info.
BLOCKADE – Blockade in the Era of the Two World Wars
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April 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Happy to announce two vacacies at the @uvahumanities.bsky.social for a postdoctoral researcher (3 yrs) and a PhD (4 years) in our ERC Synergy project BLOCKADE, which explores the two global blockades of the First and Second World Wars and their aftermaths. See www.blockades.eu for more info.
Can activists change businesses? In this special issue, an inspiring group of colleagues explores attempts to do so, and discuss the opportunities and limitations these historical cases bring to the fore.
Thanks to all of them, and to @sabinepitteloud.bsky.social for the great teamwork!
Thanks to all of them, and to @sabinepitteloud.bsky.social for the great teamwork!
Special issue on "Business and activists"🚨
co-edited with @phvandam.bsky.social
With @alexh33.bsky.social
@hiskearts.bsky.social @ivapesa.bsky.social @acontestataires.bsky.social
#BizHis #activism #CSR #DEI #vegetarianism #labor #RSE #greenwashing #sustainability
shs.cairn.info/revue-entrep...
co-edited with @phvandam.bsky.social
With @alexh33.bsky.social
@hiskearts.bsky.social @ivapesa.bsky.social @acontestataires.bsky.social
#BizHis #activism #CSR #DEI #vegetarianism #labor #RSE #greenwashing #sustainability
shs.cairn.info/revue-entrep...
Businesses, Activists, and the Quest for Legitimacy
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April 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Can activists change businesses? In this special issue, an inspiring group of colleagues explores attempts to do so, and discuss the opportunities and limitations these historical cases bring to the fore.
Thanks to all of them, and to @sabinepitteloud.bsky.social for the great teamwork!
Thanks to all of them, and to @sabinepitteloud.bsky.social for the great teamwork!
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Special issue on "Business and activists"🚨
co-edited with @phvandam.bsky.social
With @alexh33.bsky.social
@hiskearts.bsky.social @ivapesa.bsky.social @acontestataires.bsky.social
#BizHis #activism #CSR #DEI #vegetarianism #labor #RSE #greenwashing #sustainability
shs.cairn.info/revue-entrep...
co-edited with @phvandam.bsky.social
With @alexh33.bsky.social
@hiskearts.bsky.social @ivapesa.bsky.social @acontestataires.bsky.social
#BizHis #activism #CSR #DEI #vegetarianism #labor #RSE #greenwashing #sustainability
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Businesses, Activists, and the Quest for Legitimacy
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April 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Special issue on "Business and activists"🚨
co-edited with @phvandam.bsky.social
With @alexh33.bsky.social
@hiskearts.bsky.social @ivapesa.bsky.social @acontestataires.bsky.social
#BizHis #activism #CSR #DEI #vegetarianism #labor #RSE #greenwashing #sustainability
shs.cairn.info/revue-entrep...
co-edited with @phvandam.bsky.social
With @alexh33.bsky.social
@hiskearts.bsky.social @ivapesa.bsky.social @acontestataires.bsky.social
#BizHis #activism #CSR #DEI #vegetarianism #labor #RSE #greenwashing #sustainability
shs.cairn.info/revue-entrep...
Had a great time talking about the importance of food for studying activism. Thanks for having me, @melinabuns.bsky.social
second to last session included a wonderful visit by @phvandam.bsky.social who talked about his research on the fair trade movement, how cookbooks are a view into every practices, and what we add to environmental history through a focus on food and food cooperatives!
#foodhistory #envhist
#foodhistory #envhist
April 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Had a great time talking about the importance of food for studying activism. Thanks for having me, @melinabuns.bsky.social
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Attention to all #MaritimeHistory and #ColonialHistory researchers: the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam has published a new Fellowship call for research proposals.
Find more details in the thread below:
Find more details in the thread below:
Fellowships! The National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, Het Scheepvaartmuseum, has published a new Fellowship call for research proposals, for maritime historical research relating to objects in the museum's collection.
Deadline: 20-5-2025.
Call texts: www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.com/collection/r...
Deadline: 20-5-2025.
Call texts: www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.com/collection/r...
March 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Attention to all #MaritimeHistory and #ColonialHistory researchers: the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam has published a new Fellowship call for research proposals.
Find more details in the thread below:
Find more details in the thread below:
Activisme, kunstmatige intelligentie en amateurhistorici - Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de UvA
De ideeën van Otto en Hermina Huiswoud, de autoloze zondag en protest tegen Hoogovens en nog veel meer in de update over onze recente activiteiten: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
De ideeën van Otto en Hermina Huiswoud, de autoloze zondag en protest tegen Hoogovens en nog veel meer in de update over onze recente activiteiten: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
March 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Activisme, kunstmatige intelligentie en amateurhistorici - Nederlandse geschiedenis aan de UvA
De ideeën van Otto en Hermina Huiswoud, de autoloze zondag en protest tegen Hoogovens en nog veel meer in de update over onze recente activiteiten: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
De ideeën van Otto en Hermina Huiswoud, de autoloze zondag en protest tegen Hoogovens en nog veel meer in de update over onze recente activiteiten: www.linkedin.com/posts/phvand...
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Yesterday, Amsterdam was on strike. With 5000 students and colleagues we were on Dam square to protest 1,1 billion higher education budget cuts. We call on the Senate to stop these disastrous measures. #WOinActie
March 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Yesterday, Amsterdam was on strike. With 5000 students and colleagues we were on Dam square to protest 1,1 billion higher education budget cuts. We call on the Senate to stop these disastrous measures. #WOinActie
Vandaag staak ik uit protest tegen de bezuinigingen op het Hoger Onderwijs. Het doet pijn om te zien hoe deze ondoordachte plannen de kwaliteit van ons onderwijs en onderzoek in gevaar brengen. Met deze bezuingingen drijft het kabinet studenten en wetenschappers willens en wetens in het nauw.
March 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Vandaag staak ik uit protest tegen de bezuinigingen op het Hoger Onderwijs. Het doet pijn om te zien hoe deze ondoordachte plannen de kwaliteit van ons onderwijs en onderzoek in gevaar brengen. Met deze bezuingingen drijft het kabinet studenten en wetenschappers willens en wetens in het nauw.
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Wij zoeken bij Adapt! een promovendus die onderzoek gaat doen naar Narratieven in tijden van crisis, 1800-1918. Meer informatie en solliciteren: www.ru.nl/werken-bij/v...
@beatricedegraaf.bsky.social @rikpeels.bsky.social
@beatricedegraaf.bsky.social @rikpeels.bsky.social
Promovendus: Narratieven in tijden van crisis, 1800-1918 | Radboud Universiteit
Als Promovendus: Narratieven in tijden van crisis, 1800-1918 werken bij Faculteit der Letteren? Bekijk hier de vacature!
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March 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Wij zoeken bij Adapt! een promovendus die onderzoek gaat doen naar Narratieven in tijden van crisis, 1800-1918. Meer informatie en solliciteren: www.ru.nl/werken-bij/v...
@beatricedegraaf.bsky.social @rikpeels.bsky.social
@beatricedegraaf.bsky.social @rikpeels.bsky.social