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On Friday 28 August, the Amare theatre in The Hague was buzzing with festive outfits, proud parents and graduation caps. More than 260 International Studies students received their degrees.
Ten years ago, Arianna Canzi came to The Hague to study International Studies. She now works at a think tank in Brussels. ‘The Hague was an ideal base.’
An exchange programme in Istanbul gave Joost Backer the push he needed to study International Studies. He now works as a policy adviser in Brussels. ‘During my studies, I learnt what it really means to work together.’
Are you a connector, an organiser or just someone who loves bringing people together? Excited about creating events, building connections and becoming an active part of an international community?
British psychiatrist and author Iain McGilchrist argues in his books The Master and His Emissary* and The Matter with Things** that the two hemispheres of our brain operate in fundamentally different ways. In our current cultural moment, he argues, the way of attending to the world associated with the left hemisphere, the ‘emissary’, has become dominant.
Nominate a fellow student to be a Student Representative in the International Studies Programme Board!
Alumnus Joost Backer shares his ideas on how young professionals can contribute to solving today’s global crises.
Our Chair, Dr Joost Augusteijn, reflects on the importance of creating a safe and respectful teaching environment within our programme. In this piece, he considers the challenges of addressing inappropriate behaviour, the need for trust and openness, and the shared responsibility of building a supportive academic community.
On 17 February, the South and Southeast Asia Track of the BA International Studies programme hosted an academic debate on the motion: “Will India become a Superpower by 2047?”
