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International Chaplaincy Research Autumnschool
9 July 2021 After a successful first edition, the second International Chaplaincy Research Autumnschool will be organized this fall. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
National Student Survey 2021: Again well above the national average!
23 June 2021 Students at the University of Humanistic Studies are very satisfied with their study programme, according to the results of the National Student... Read more
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. Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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. Read more
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... Read more
Research positively assessed by international review committee
6 May 2021 At the end of last year, the research and the graduate school were evaluated by an international visitation committee. The visitation report, which... Read more
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... Read more
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. Read more
Research into experiences of globalisation in the workplace
22 January 2021 Research conducted by the University of Humanistic Studies on behalf of SCP, shows that there is no strong rejection of globalisation in the... Read more
Information evening graduate school 2021 (4 February)
21 January 2021 Thursday evening, February 4, 2021, we will organize an online information meeting where you can get acquainted with our research, and we will tell... Read more
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... Read more
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! Read more
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... Read more
UvH leads European research into the position of elderly people living independently
10 November 2020 The University of Humanistics, together with European partners, will soon start a study to improve the position of elderly people living... Read more
EU grant for university research for the future (EU4TRANSITION)
9 November 2020 The University of Humanistics is participating in a European study of a new type of university, in which philosophy of life and ecology are central.... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
PhD research: ‘Classic’ youth care is effective
15 September 2020 According to researcher Marion Herben, the ‘classic’ type of youth care with its emphasis on a personal approach and active support is effective.... Read more
Chaplains fulfil a vital role in meaningful nursing home care
14 September 2020 Chaplains fulfil a vital role in strengthening the connection between ‘care’ and ‘meaning’ in nursing homes. Nico van der Leer comes to this... Read more
COVID-19 research subsidy: How can we maintain a caring policy, also in crisis situations?
3 September 2020 The University of Humanistic Studies is developing a care-ethical policy framework with which to help cope with future (health) crises in a more... Read more
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... Read more
How professionals can help each other engage in corporate social responsibility
28 August 2020 Marije Klomp examined the value and meaning of normative professionalisation for the development of sustainability work. She will defend her... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more