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We are the University of Humanistic Studies. Inspired by humanism, we focus on issues that matter, such as social justice, sustainability, and the quest for meaning in a changing society.
We combine knowledge from social sciences and humanities to approach questions from various perspectives. Through research, dialogue, and connection, we contribute to societal issues. We do this close to and engaged with our community.
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Social support and post-traumatic stress in high-risk occupations
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NWO grant for research into compensation payments by Shell to affected communities in the Niger Delta
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PhD defence Iris Wierstra
Event PhD Defence
On Wednesday, 11 February 2026, Iris Wierstra will defend her thesis entitled Healthcare chaplaincy’s professionalism: Navigating the ambiguous and contested role of worldview.
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Conference on Education for Transformation: Perspectives on Flourishing in the Anthropocene
Event
The conference will explore how education shapes our sense of place in the world, our relationships with human and more-than-human life and our capacity to face the uncertainties of the Anthropocene.
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PhD Defence Vera van den Berg
Event PhD Defence
Vera van den Berg defends her thesis Is this it? The lived experience of older adults with a wish to die who are not severely ill.