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No one is opposed to humanity. But what does it mean, and how do you put it into practice?02 February 2026Humanity is a widely used concept in organisations, yet it is rarely given concrete meaning. As a result, it often remains vague and non-committal, wi...
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FGGA in 2025: This was the year of our facultyYear overview 17 December 20252025 was a year full of impact and milestones for FGGA: From a record number of graduates and new programmes to international collaborations, prestigi...
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The gain of political style: how Jetten and Bontenbal made the differenceOpinion 05 November 2025The elections finally seemed to be about substance again. Housing, migration, healthcare and security were widely discussed. Yet once more, political ...
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Daan Weggemans: 'Digital security is not just for specialists'20 October 2025Within a single generation, the digital world has changed completely: from a technical niche for ‘nerds’ to a reality that affects everyone. Cyberatta...
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Marieke Liem: ‘Hidden warning signs preceding femicide deserve visibility’02 October 2025Each year, around forty women in the Netherlands lose their lives, most often at the hands of a (former) partner or family member. Judges, lawyers and...
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From street harassment to abuse of power: social dynamics of gender-based violence23 September 2025From street harassment to coercive control: gender-based violence has many faces. Assistant professor Mischa Dekker has studied street harassment in t...
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Inclusive leadership beyond polarisation22 September 2025Polarisation is pervasive: in the workplace, within teams, and even at the top of organisations. Discussions become entrenched, emotions rise, and col...
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‘Democracy is not self-evident, it requires continuous engagement’08 July 2025In a time of growing polarisation and declining trust, the rule of law is under pressure. The system as we know it today only took shape 177 years ago...
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Self-scan inclusive leadership: a mirror and conversation starter27 June 2025
As society becomes increasingly diverse, public organisations are being challenged to adapt their services to ensure that everyone feels heard and see...
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How 'Big Tech' Undermines Our DemocracyCurrent affairs lecture 'recap' 25 March 2025Tech giants such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft are increasingly shaping the digital world we live in. Reijer Passchier cautions: 'Urgent measures ar...
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Academy for the rule of law: ‘Indispensable in populist times’03 March 2025Around fifty civil servants and journalists have jointly delved into rule of law issues since the launch of the Academy for the Rule of Law, a Dutch c...
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FGGA in 2024: This was the year of our faculty18 December 20242024 was a remarkable and eventful year for the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs. In this year overview, we look back month by month at the ke...
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'Local governance under pressure: integrity remains a challenge', according to Toon Kerkhoff15 November 2024Integrity in (local) governance is more relevant than ever. Good governance, with integrity as a cornerstone, operates within a tension where public v...
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Historian Ronald Kroeze: 'We must view political integrity from a historical perspective'09 October 2024The democratic rule of law is under pressure due to a series of scandals and integrity issues, as seen in recent parliamentary inquiries. Professor Ro...
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How do you keep citizens engaged in democracy? An interview with Carola Schoor19 September 2024If you want easy answers to governance questions, you might as well abolish democracy, believes Dr. Carola Schoor. A democracy should challenge and ra...