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Announcement CERC conference 2025: Care, Aesthetics, and Repair
4 November 2024 In January 2025, the University for Humanistic Studies will host the third international conference of the Care Ethics Research Consortium (CERC)....
Thomas Kampen: ‘Professionalisation of social worker profession needed more than ever’
14 October 2024 In his oration Thomas Kampen highlights the struggles of social workers balancing between following policy and acting ethically. He sees this...
Theories of Alienation: new book by professor Christoph Henning
14 October 2024 Professor of Philosophy and Humanism Christoph Henning sheds light on the history of the concept of alienation in his new book 'Theories of...
Adrienne de Ruiter on dehumanisation in the global migration crisis
25 September 2024 Recently, lecturer researcher Adrienne de Ruiter published the book Dehumanisation in the Global Migration Crisis in which she researches the concept...
Evelien Tonkens appointed as University Professor
17 September 2024 The Executive Board has appointed Evelien Tonkens as University Professor. In this special role, Tonkens will focus on the theme of Citizenship in a...
Getting started in higher education with the ‘Woke and Resistance’ toolkit
5 July 2024 How can you fruitfully address complex issues such as institutional racism or decolonisation in education? A toolkit has now been published, with...
Report on the experiences of Palestinian healthcare professionals in times of war
4 July 2024 The report “Out of Our Hands” documents how the Israel-Gaza War impacts the work of healthcare professionals and their patients at the Palestinian...
Final Conference Woke and Resistance
24 June 2024 On Friday, June 7, the National final conference of the two-year project Wokeness and Resistance took place for which Caroline Suransky received a...
Funding for doctoral research on return of archives
20 June 2024 Leah Niederhausen receives funding from the Humanities Doctoral Program. She will conduct research on archives as a doctoral student beginning in...
Retrospective: Educational Encounters workshop with Bruno Latour's Philosophy of the Earth
16 June 2024 The French collective S-Composition continues the work of philosopher Bruno Latour by building bridges between art, science and politics. They bring...
National Student Survey 2024: high ratings
23 May 2024 This year, students at the University of Humanistics are once again satisfied with their studies, according to the results of the National Student...
Femmianne Bredewold appointed as Endowed Professor of Living Together with Difference
25 April 2024 The Executive Board of the University of Humanistic Studies has appointed Femmianne Bredewold as endowed professor 'Living Together with...
Oration Menno Hurenkamp: 'Reciprocity to counter democracy poverty'
12 April 2024 On 12 April 2024, Menno Hurenkamp delivered his oration on democracy at the University of Humanistic Studies entitled False friends? Democracy...
HKU and UvH sail together during Utrecht Pride
4 April 2024 Hogeschool voor de Kunsten (HKU) and the University of Humanistic Studies (UvH) will sail together in one boat at this year's annual boat parade...
In memoriam honorary doctor Frans de Waal: He advanced our thinking about humans and animals
18 March 2024 It was announced this weekend that primatologist Frans de Waal died March 14. He gained world fame with his research on ape behavior and wrote many...
University of Humanistic Studies is new partner in Utrecht Summer School
14 March 2024 The University of Humanistic Studies is joining the alliance of the Utrecht Summer School. On March 13, UU Rector Henk Kummeling and UvH Rector Joke...
Call for contributions to the 3rd International Care Ethics Research Consortium Conference
15 February 2024 Scholars and practitioners are invited to submit either an abstract or a proposal for a work of art/performance on the theme of aesthetics, care, and...
How do you actually make social policy more humane?
31 January 2024 In her doctoral research, Jante Schmidt shows what human dignity means for vulnerable residents of human rights city Utrecht. She presents a tool...
UvH signs UN treaty statement of intent for more inclusive education
24 January 2024 The UvH Executive Board signed the UN Convention's Declaration of Intent for more inclusive education.
Christoph Henning appointed as Professor of Humanism and Philosophy
23 October 2023 The Executive Board of the University of Humanistic Studies has appointed philosopher Dr. Christoph Henning as Professor of Humanism and Philosophy....
Anja Machielse: 'Loneliness and social isolation hold a mirror up to society'
10 October 2023 Philosopher Prof Anja Machielse has been dealing with loneliness and social isolation for more than 25 years. In her farewell lecture, delivered on...
Teun Toebes about his thesis and documentary 'Human Forever'
9 October 2023 During a trip around the world, Care Ethics student Teun Toebes, together with his good friend and filmmaker Jonathan de Jong, investigated how...
NWO Museum grant for research project 'Nature and Us' on landscape painting
5 October 2023 Marieke Van Den Doel has been awarded an NWO Museum grant for her project De Natuur & Wij (Nature & Us), in collaboration with the Stedelijk...
How do military chaplains contribute to the moral resilience of soldiers and veterans experiencing moral stress?
19 September 2023 19 September 2023Assistant Professor Carmen Schuhmann co-authored an article in Pastoral Psychology on spiritual care in the military....
Third International Chaplaincy Research School 2023: Register now!
12 September 2023 This Research School aims to introduce participants to existing chaplaincy research, including research procedures and a diversity of research...
Opening Academic Year on 4 September
29 August 2023 On Monday 4 September, the University for Humanistic Studies will hold its Opening Academic Year 2023-2024 with Marjan Slob, current Denker des...
Tensions in implementing appropriate education in primary schools
21 August 2023 The introduction of the Appropriate Education Act caused a lot of unrest at the time. After all, how should schools and teachers deal with the...
Professor Anja Machielse gives public (farewell) lecture
11 July 2023 On Oct. 11, Anja Machielse will give a public farewell lecture on the occasion of her retirement as professor of Humanism and Social Resilience at...
UvH launches research on freedom and equality in education
5 July 2023 The University for Humanistic Studies (UvH) is launching a study on freedom and equality in education. This research focuses on desirable principles...
Joke van Saane reappointed as rector and chair of the UvH Executive Board
30 June 2023 1 July 2023The Supervisory Board of the University of Humanistic Studies has reappointed Prof Joke van Saane as rector and chair of the Executive...
Meaning-making in later life in a care setting
27 June 2023 What is the process of meaning-making of older people receiving some form of care? And what could you possibly do to support this process? On 27...
HKU and University of Humanistic Studies sign covenant for artistic research
5 June 2023 HKU University of the Arts Utrecht and University of Humanistic Studies are perpetuating their strategic collaboration under the banner Meaningful...
National Student Survey 2023: high rating for University of Humanistic Studies
2 June 2023 The results of the National Student Survey 2023 show that students at University of Humanistic Studies are content with their studies also this year....
Thesis: Teachers can collaborate more closely with parents on children’s upbringing in primary education
19 May 2023 How can primary schools collaborate with parents on upbringing? And what is needed to train prospective teachers to do so? On 23 May, Mirjam...
Carla Boulos receives Hestia grant for refugee academics
18 April 2023 Carla Boulos ontvangt de beurs voor haar promotieonderzoek naar de meer onzichtbare effecten van de oorlog in Syrië.
‘Beyond tough appearances’: Karin Dangermond examined the influence of fire service culture on coping with major incidents
18 April 2023 Firefighters face major incidents during their work. This can have a major impact on their well-being. Karin Dangermond shows that informal collegial...
Menno Hurenkamp is appointed as full professor of Democracy
3 April 2023 The Executive Board of the University of Humanistic Studies has appointed Dr. Menno Hurenkamp as full professor of Democracy. The appointment is...
Booklet recalls suffering from visitation restrictions in care during pandemic
28 February 2023 The corona crisis, with all the visitation restriction measures that came with it, is behind us. But it should not be forgotten, according to...
How a healthcare professional can relate to 'difficult' clients in psychiatry
13 February 2023 On 13 February, Mark van Veen defends his thesis 'A balancing act: caring for 'difficult' patients in community mental health...
Manuela Kalsky appointed as Professor by special appointment on the Karen Armstrong Chair
26 January 2023 Dr Manuela Kalsky starts on 1 February as Professor by special appointment in the Karen Armstrong Chair for Religion, Values and Societal...
BEYOND: European research on scientific ethics and integrity
11 January 2023 Partners from 9 European countries are working together to explore what is needed to comply with the highest standards of ethics and integrity and...
Involving the social network in the rehabilitation of people with long-term conditions requires great care
5 December 2022 On 5 December 2022, Chantal Hillebregt defended her thesis 'Let us be', about social support needs of people with long-term disabilities and...
Information evening Graduate School: 25 January 2023
5 December 2022 Are you interested in our Graduate School and thinking of writing a dissertation?On Wednesday evening, January 25th, 2023 (19.30-20.30) an online...
Simon van der Weele: ‘Look differently at dependency in daily care for people with disabilities’
18 November 2022 On 18 November, Simon defended his thesis The Moral Charge of Dependency: Contestations of Dependency in Care Theory and Care Practice.
Seminar Dealing with dependency in long-term care (17 November)
9 November 2022 Tuesday 17 November, University of Humanistic Studies15:30-17:30 Dependency in caring relationships is inevitable. As care ethicists have long...
Marieke van den Doel presents new book on 15th century humanist Ficino
31 October 2022 On 20 and 21 October the conference 'Visual Humanisms' took place in Florence. Marieke van den Doel presented her book 'Ficino and...
Call for papers: Symposium 'When life comes between us. Ethics and social relations in everyday life’
20 October 2022 23 and 24 January 2023 we organise the first of two research meetings, co-hosted by Aarhus University and our university, to explore and cultivate...
29 September: Inaugural address Nicole Immler on historical memory and transformative justice
29 September 2022 On September 29th, Prof. Nicole Immler will deliver her inaugural address. Nicole Immler is Professor of Historical Memory and Transformative Justice...
Summerschool on Humanizing Birth: Launching Critical Midwifery Studies (11-15 July)
11 July 2022 In this international summer school, we will explore the potential of "Critical Midwifery Studies".
Annika Smit: ‘Resilience among police officers is strained when identity and meaning are at stake'
23 June 2022 Van politiemensen wordt veel gevraagd, ze moeten voortdurend schakelen en werken vaak onder grote druk. Hoe worden en blijven zij weerbaar? En hoe...
Symposium “What’s to be Repaired?” with lecture by Nicole Immler (23, 24 June)
9 June 2022 The symposium on postcolonial justice will be held in Utrecht on June 23-24, 2022 with Prof Nicole Immler as one of the speakers.
Ruud Meij in live conversation with Ukraine every Thursday evening
7 April 2022 Philosopher and (former) teacher Ruud Meij has online conversations with Ukrainian colleagues in Lviv. You are welcome to join! On Thursday 7 April...
Symposium Performing Equality in Care Work with Jason Rodriquez (24 May)
7 April 2022 The symposium "Performing Equality in Care Work" is organised by the chair Citizenship and Humanization of the Public Sector of the...
New project SEE ME: To see the older person behind the client
14 March 2022 See Me is a funded Erasmus+ KA2 program in which an international, multidisciplinary consortium combines their knowledge and expertise to improve the...
Online Dies Natalis 28 January 2022: Interwoven life, a different view on our existence
26 January 2022 During our 33rd Dies Natalis on Friday 28 January 2022, we will explore perspectives and methodologies that address moral questions related to our...
How can outcome research support chaplaincy?
18 January 2022 More and more often, people are asking for scientific proof of the effects of chaplaincy. PhD student Annelieke Damen explored suitable methods to...
Organizing a safe space for discussion in the online civics classroom
14 January 2022 It is often a challenge for teachers to manage complex discussions in the online civics classroom. But leading a discussion online comes with...
Information evening Graduate School January 25th 2022
12 January 2022 On Tuesday evening, January 25th 2022, we invite you to join an online information meeting where you can get acquainted with our Graduate School...
Re-Imagining the Human: a conference with Richard Kearney postponed to 11 June
11 January 2022 NOTE: As you may understand, due to the new lockdown regulations we had to postpone the conference planned on January 11th 2022 at our university....
iLIVE Project launches new website coinciding with International Volunteer Day
5 December 2021 The iLIVE Project, live well, die well, the international research project on best care for people with advanced and terminal illnesses, has launched...
Symposium on choice in death and dying in late life with Els van Wijngaarden (1 December)
15 November 2021 On 1 December 2021 Els van Wijngaarden organises together with the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing the mini-symposium 'The role of choice...
International Chaplaincy Research Autumnschool (October, November)
15 October 2021 After a successful first edition, the second International Chaplaincy Research Autumnschool will be organized this fall.
Opening of Academic Year with Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven and Mardjan Seighali
6 September 2021 On Monday 6 September, Rector Joke van Saane opened the new academic year of the University for Humanistic Studies. Special guests were Ingrid van...
Nicole Immler appointed as Professor of Historical Memory and Transformative Justice
5 July 2021 Nicole Immler has been appointed professor of Historical Memory and Transformative Justice at the University of Humanistic Studies as of 1 July.
5-8 July: IASSIDD congress for researchers, carers, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
25 June 2021 From 5-8 July, over 800 prominent researchers from across Europe and the world will meet to discuss the latest research.
Fulbright scholarship awarded to Simon van der Weele
17 June 2021 Simon van der Weele has been selected for a Fulbright PhD scholarship. This will allow him to do 3 months of research at Johns Hopkins University.
Thomas Kampen awarded Instituut Gak fellowship at Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study
20 May 2021 Thomas Kampen, Assistant Professor at the University of Humanistic Studies, has been selected for a fellowship at the Netherlands Institute for...
UvH and partners establish expertise centre on meaning-of-life issues and chaplaincy
20 May 2021 The University of Humanistic Studies has teamed up with societal and scientific partners to establish an expertise centre on meaning-of-life issues...
Webinar series: Crisis rituals - Rituals in crisis
17 May 2021 In this webinar series we will discuss crisis rituals and rituals in crisis with academics, policy makers and professionals.
PhD Defence Susan Hupkens: At home with meaning
10 May 2021 On Thursday 29 April Susan Hupkens defended her dissertation At home with meaning: Older persons’ meaning in life, good home nursing and nurse...
Webinar May 17: International Perspectives on Humanist Chaplaincy
3 May 2021 In this webinar we want to discuss humanist chaplaincy from an international perspective, starting with a discussion between the US and the...
Care Ethics International Research Conference (3-7 May)
12 April 2021 The Care Ethics Research Conference will be held from May 3rd to May 7th, 2021.
Dies Natalis 2021: Diversity and Inclusion, a dialogue with Anthony Pinn (29th January)
13 January 2021 In the coming years, enhancing Diversity and Inclusion will be one of the priorities of the new University of Humanistic Studies strategic plan. Our...
We wish you all a hopeful New Year!
18 December 2020 The University of Humanistic Studies is closed until the 4th of January 2021. We wish you happy holidays and look forward to meeting you again!
The importance of the concept of flourishing for education worldwide
7 December 2020 UNESCO’s Futures of Education initiative aims to research how to reshape education worldwide. Professor of Education Doret de Ruyter is co-author of...
UvH leads European research into the position of elderly people living independently
10 November 2020 The University of Humanistic Studies, together with European partners, will soon start a study to improve the position of elderly people living...
EU grant for university research for the future (EU4TRANSITION)
9 November 2020 The University of Humanistic Studies is participating in a European study of a new type of university, in which philosophy of life and ecology are...
Five strenghts that play a role within spiritual palliative care
26 October 2020 Fostering spiritual or existential strength is often mentioned as very important within spiritual palliative care. But when it comes to these...
Inaugural speech professor Geert Smid: 'Grief can be traumatic'
20 October 2020 Grief disorder is a new concept in social care. The treatment of grief requires a different way of looking at it and providing care, according to...
Rector Joke van Saane opens the new academic year: ‘Let us conduct a dialogue on the core value of the university’
1 September 2020 In the nationwide project ‘Recognition and Rewards’, collaborating universities and research institutes seek a new balance between stimulating and...
New chair in 'Leadership Ethics and Humane Economics'
12 May 2020 As of 1 September, Professor Patrick Nullens will be appointed extraordinary professor of 'Leadership Ethics and Humane Economics' at the...
Prestigious Vici grant for Nicole Immler for research on transitional justice
19 February 2020 Historian Nicole Immler from the University of Humanistic Studies receives a Vici grant of 1.5 million euros from the Dutch National Research...
iLIVE project: major international study into end-of-life care
12 November 2019 The University of Humanistic Studies is participating in a European project aimed at increasing our understanding of end-of-life care. The research...
National Students’ Survey 2019: far above the country-wide average!
23 October 2019 The results of the National Students’ Survey of 2019 once again show that students of the University of Humanistic Studies are very satisfied about...