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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... Read more
Research into the main sources of social and meaning needs of older people in Europe
23 February 2023 For fulfilling social needs and needs of meaning there are three main sources: personal relationships, social participation and spirituality or... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
How do day care participants make the step to (sheltered) employment?
25 January 2023 The University for Humanistic Studies starts 1 March with research into the wishes, needs and opportunities of day care participants trying to make... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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. Read more
How do you help caregivers from migrant backgrounds sharing care?
11 November 2022 When organising help and support for caregivers with a migration background, it is important to look beyond cultural differences, according to Menal... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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". Read more
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... Read more
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. Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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.... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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. Read more
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... 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
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
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
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
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
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