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This event will be held completely in Dutch.
Image credits: www.instagram.com/palaulaurapa...
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
More information about this event and tickets:
studiumgent.be/een-vergeten...
This event will be held completely in Dutch.
Image credits: www.instagram.com/palaulaurapa...
studiumgent.be/een-vergeten...
This event will be held completely in Dutch.
Image credits: www.instagram.com/palaulaurapa...
www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/.../bomen-ee....
Pierik, Bob. ‘Bomen en palen aan de kust van vroegmodern Amsterdam. De fluïde grens van de stad aan de hand van smokkelpraktijken’. Holland, Historisch Tijdschrift 57, nr. 3 (2025).
Pierik, Bob. ‘Bomen en palen aan de kust van vroegmodern Amsterdam. De fluïde grens van de stad aan de hand van smokkelpraktijken’. Holland, Historisch Tijdschrift 57, nr. 3 (2025).
November 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/.../bomen-ee....
Pierik, Bob. ‘Bomen en palen aan de kust van vroegmodern Amsterdam. De fluïde grens van de stad aan de hand van smokkelpraktijken’. Holland, Historisch Tijdschrift 57, nr. 3 (2025).
Pierik, Bob. ‘Bomen en palen aan de kust van vroegmodern Amsterdam. De fluïde grens van de stad aan de hand van smokkelpraktijken’. Holland, Historisch Tijdschrift 57, nr. 3 (2025).
We wrapped up the evening with a delicious Ethiopian meal — the perfect way to wind down after all the action 🥘
With many thanks to Vrije Universiteit Brussel's LRN and M&O for making this possible through their generous support.
With many thanks to Vrije Universiteit Brussel's LRN and M&O for making this possible through their generous support.
November 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We wrapped up the evening with a delicious Ethiopian meal — the perfect way to wind down after all the action 🥘
With many thanks to Vrije Universiteit Brussel's LRN and M&O for making this possible through their generous support.
With many thanks to Vrije Universiteit Brussel's LRN and M&O for making this possible through their generous support.
🎉 Meanwhile, Robin Rose Southard, Dennis De Vriese and Jurriaan Wink were celebrated for completing their doctoral journeys, each having successfully defended their PhD over the past year.
Many congratulations to all — we’re proud to have you in the SHOC community!
Many congratulations to all — we’re proud to have you in the SHOC community!
October 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🎉 Meanwhile, Robin Rose Southard, Dennis De Vriese and Jurriaan Wink were celebrated for completing their doctoral journeys, each having successfully defended their PhD over the past year.
Many congratulations to all — we’re proud to have you in the SHOC community!
Many congratulations to all — we’re proud to have you in the SHOC community!
🎉We have a champion in our midst!🎉
On 4 October, palaeographers from Flanders & the Netherlands gathered in St-Truiden for the finals of the Wat Staat Daer? Palaeography Contest. After an online preselection, the finalists had to transcribe 3 texts from the 14th, 15th & 17th centuries.
On 4 October, palaeographers from Flanders & the Netherlands gathered in St-Truiden for the finals of the Wat Staat Daer? Palaeography Contest. After an online preselection, the finalists had to transcribe 3 texts from the 14th, 15th & 17th centuries.
October 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
🎉We have a champion in our midst!🎉
On 4 October, palaeographers from Flanders & the Netherlands gathered in St-Truiden for the finals of the Wat Staat Daer? Palaeography Contest. After an online preselection, the finalists had to transcribe 3 texts from the 14th, 15th & 17th centuries.
On 4 October, palaeographers from Flanders & the Netherlands gathered in St-Truiden for the finals of the Wat Staat Daer? Palaeography Contest. After an online preselection, the finalists had to transcribe 3 texts from the 14th, 15th & 17th centuries.
PhD defence by SHOC colleague Vicky Vanruysseveldt is approaching! 🥳
"On the road with entertainment. Income strategies and mobility among itinerant entertainers in Brabant (1750-1914)”, under supervision of prof. dr. Anne Winter.
"On the road with entertainment. Income strategies and mobility among itinerant entertainers in Brabant (1750-1914)”, under supervision of prof. dr. Anne Winter.
October 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
PhD defence by SHOC colleague Vicky Vanruysseveldt is approaching! 🥳
"On the road with entertainment. Income strategies and mobility among itinerant entertainers in Brabant (1750-1914)”, under supervision of prof. dr. Anne Winter.
"On the road with entertainment. Income strategies and mobility among itinerant entertainers in Brabant (1750-1914)”, under supervision of prof. dr. Anne Winter.
Lukas Van Oost starts at SHOC
Lukas (b. 2000) studied History at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2022–2025) and Art History at Ghent University (2018–2022). His research centers on the colonial history of Central Africa.
Lukas (b. 2000) studied History at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2022–2025) and Art History at Ghent University (2018–2022). His research centers on the colonial history of Central Africa.
October 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Lukas Van Oost starts at SHOC
Lukas (b. 2000) studied History at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2022–2025) and Art History at Ghent University (2018–2022). His research centers on the colonial history of Central Africa.
Lukas (b. 2000) studied History at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2022–2025) and Art History at Ghent University (2018–2022). His research centers on the colonial history of Central Africa.
VACATURE voor een doctoraatsonderzoeker aan de VUB (onderzoeksgroep Social History of Capitalism) en de UGent (Vakgroep Geschiedenis) in het FWO-project “Beschuldigingen en smaad op de dorpsvergadering: rurale perspectieven op sociale controle in Vlaanderen, ca. 1400–1600”.
October 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
VACATURE voor een doctoraatsonderzoeker aan de VUB (onderzoeksgroep Social History of Capitalism) en de UGent (Vakgroep Geschiedenis) in het FWO-project “Beschuldigingen en smaad op de dorpsvergadering: rurale perspectieven op sociale controle in Vlaanderen, ca. 1400–1600”.
A proud SHOC delegation was there to cheer him on and celebrate the occasion with some well-chosen gifts. Huge congratulations, Dr Wink!
September 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A proud SHOC delegation was there to cheer him on and celebrate the occasion with some well-chosen gifts. Huge congratulations, Dr Wink!
Dr. De Mûelenaere obtained a PhD in political history (2016) from Antwerp University. Her disssertation explored forgotten militarization processes in Belgian society between 1890 and 1914, and was published by Leuven University Press in 2019.
September 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Dr. De Mûelenaere obtained a PhD in political history (2016) from Antwerp University. Her disssertation explored forgotten militarization processes in Belgian society between 1890 and 1914, and was published by Leuven University Press in 2019.
Alongside this project, Axel will participate in the research group’s weekly meetings and seminars. He is also working on his bachelor’s thesis, which investigates the mobility of soldiers and deserters in the early modern period.
September 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Alongside this project, Axel will participate in the research group’s weekly meetings and seminars. He is also working on his bachelor’s thesis, which investigates the mobility of soldiers and deserters in the early modern period.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
For more info: shoc.research.vub.be/.../the-fora....
Mathijs (°1993, Roeselare) studied History at Ghent University, specialising in Medieval Studies, and defended his PhD in December 2023 on the struggle for urban space in medieval Bruges (ca. 1100–1600). His research also explores medieval rural history and the knowledge profile of Jan van Eyck.
September 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Mathijs (°1993, Roeselare) studied History at Ghent University, specialising in Medieval Studies, and defended his PhD in December 2023 on the struggle for urban space in medieval Bruges (ca. 1100–1600). His research also explores medieval rural history and the knowledge profile of Jan van Eyck.
He also contributed to the PARDONS project at the State Archives, where he worked with HTR software to transcribe and index early modern pardon letters.
September 16, 2025 at 7:37 AM
He also contributed to the PARDONS project at the State Archives, where he worked with HTR software to transcribe and index early modern pardon letters.
Introducing: "The Foragers": Engagements Beyond the Human
A fruitful collaboration between, FORAGENCY, the VUB Casterman-Hamers Chair in the History and Philosophy of Science, and VUB CROSSTALKS has led to a series of talks, screenings and an exhibition building bridges between arts and sciences.
A fruitful collaboration between, FORAGENCY, the VUB Casterman-Hamers Chair in the History and Philosophy of Science, and VUB CROSSTALKS has led to a series of talks, screenings and an exhibition building bridges between arts and sciences.
September 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Introducing: "The Foragers": Engagements Beyond the Human
A fruitful collaboration between, FORAGENCY, the VUB Casterman-Hamers Chair in the History and Philosophy of Science, and VUB CROSSTALKS has led to a series of talks, screenings and an exhibition building bridges between arts and sciences.
A fruitful collaboration between, FORAGENCY, the VUB Casterman-Hamers Chair in the History and Philosophy of Science, and VUB CROSSTALKS has led to a series of talks, screenings and an exhibition building bridges between arts and sciences.
Trade in the late Middle Ages was risky: travel was slow, information was often incomplete, and danger was ever-present. Yet the importance of trade generally increased. Why did merchants and sailors continue to follow their trade routes, despite the dangers?
September 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Trade in the late Middle Ages was risky: travel was slow, information was often incomplete, and danger was ever-present. Yet the importance of trade generally increased. Why did merchants and sailors continue to follow their trade routes, despite the dangers?
Supervised by Bart Lambert, Frederik Buylaert and Thijs Lambrecht, her research investigates the circulation of ideas in the late medieval Low Countries through the study of village ordinances, specifically focusing on food safety and supply.
September 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Supervised by Bart Lambert, Frederik Buylaert and Thijs Lambrecht, her research investigates the circulation of ideas in the late medieval Low Countries through the study of village ordinances, specifically focusing on food safety and supply.
Her tasks will include database development, the visualisation of research findings using GIS, and active participation in SHOC’s weekly research meetings and seminars.
September 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Her tasks will include database development, the visualisation of research findings using GIS, and active participation in SHOC’s weekly research meetings and seminars.
Bob Pierik joins SHOC!
As of 1 September, Bob Pierik will join VUB and the SHOC research group as an assistant professor of early modern history. At VUB, Bob will be teaching courses on early modern, urban and cultural history.
As of 1 September, Bob Pierik will join VUB and the SHOC research group as an assistant professor of early modern history. At VUB, Bob will be teaching courses on early modern, urban and cultural history.
August 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Bob Pierik joins SHOC!
As of 1 September, Bob Pierik will join VUB and the SHOC research group as an assistant professor of early modern history. At VUB, Bob will be teaching courses on early modern, urban and cultural history.
As of 1 September, Bob Pierik will join VUB and the SHOC research group as an assistant professor of early modern history. At VUB, Bob will be teaching courses on early modern, urban and cultural history.
Join Professor Hugh Kennedy (School of Oriental and African Studies, London) and Professor Frederik Buylaert (Ghent University) for the launch of SHOC member Dr. John Latham-Sprinkle's book, 'The North Caucasian Kingdom of Alania, 850-1240'.
August 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Join Professor Hugh Kennedy (School of Oriental and African Studies, London) and Professor Frederik Buylaert (Ghent University) for the launch of SHOC member Dr. John Latham-Sprinkle's book, 'The North Caucasian Kingdom of Alania, 850-1240'.
From September 2025, Daan Huysman will be part of SHOC as a TVO student under the supervision of Reinout Vander Hulst. Daan will contribute to the DIGICOLJUST-2 and GUSANGIRA projects, which investigate court martial archives of the Belgian colonization of Congo, Rwanda and Burundi.
August 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
From September 2025, Daan Huysman will be part of SHOC as a TVO student under the supervision of Reinout Vander Hulst. Daan will contribute to the DIGICOLJUST-2 and GUSANGIRA projects, which investigate court martial archives of the Belgian colonization of Congo, Rwanda and Burundi.
Call for Papers for the First International Conference of the Medieval Caucasus Network! ‘Studying Non-Elites in the Medieval Caucasus'.
Click on the poster to find out more!
Click on the poster to find out more!
July 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Call for Papers for the First International Conference of the Medieval Caucasus Network! ‘Studying Non-Elites in the Medieval Caucasus'.
Click on the poster to find out more!
Click on the poster to find out more!
New publication by SHOC member Anna Derhaeg and Kaat Wils (KU Leuven)!
‘Power relations in the delivery room: Anaesthesia in Belgian obstetrics between 1880 and 1900’ was based on Anna's master's thesis and can be read in the latest issue of Historia, via the link below 👇
ugp.rug.nl/historica/ar...
‘Power relations in the delivery room: Anaesthesia in Belgian obstetrics between 1880 and 1900’ was based on Anna's master's thesis and can be read in the latest issue of Historia, via the link below 👇
ugp.rug.nl/historica/ar...
July 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
New publication by SHOC member Anna Derhaeg and Kaat Wils (KU Leuven)!
‘Power relations in the delivery room: Anaesthesia in Belgian obstetrics between 1880 and 1900’ was based on Anna's master's thesis and can be read in the latest issue of Historia, via the link below 👇
ugp.rug.nl/historica/ar...
‘Power relations in the delivery room: Anaesthesia in Belgian obstetrics between 1880 and 1900’ was based on Anna's master's thesis and can be read in the latest issue of Historia, via the link below 👇
ugp.rug.nl/historica/ar...
SHOC had the honour of attending Rose Southard PhD defence, "Biting the hand that Feeds. Contesting the Food Guilds in 18th-century Brussels". A successful and engaging defence followed by a lovely reception: the ideal recipe for the start of a new chapter! Hearty congratulations, Dr. Southard!
July 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
SHOC had the honour of attending Rose Southard PhD defence, "Biting the hand that Feeds. Contesting the Food Guilds in 18th-century Brussels". A successful and engaging defence followed by a lovely reception: the ideal recipe for the start of a new chapter! Hearty congratulations, Dr. Southard!
A new article by SHOC member Anne Winter and Thijs Lambrecht! Curious about it? Of course you are. SHOC is happy to share the results of their research with you! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
June 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
A new article by SHOC member Anne Winter and Thijs Lambrecht! Curious about it? Of course you are. SHOC is happy to share the results of their research with you! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...