Archived programs University of Amsterdam
Post-truth Empiricism: On the new epistemologies and research affordances of social media
University of Amsterdam
The Digital Methods Initiative (DMI) Amsterdam, is holding its annual Winter School on Post-truth Empericism. The format is that of a (social media and web) data sprint, with hands-on work for telling stories with data, together with a programme of keynote speakers and a Mini-conference, w... read more
Introduction to Sexuality Studies
University of Amsterdam
In this summer school, we will study how these concepts impact our relationships within society, and the different theoretical perspectives that have been developed to study their role in social and familial relationships. Students will be equipped with analytical tools to study these themes cr... read more
A Peaceful Mind: Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions
University of Amsterdam
As our world becomes busier and more interconnected, people's lives take different trajectories towards new futures. This socio-cultural shift also affects our well being. But has our way of understanding individual health and wellness also shifted to adapt to the changes we see in ourselves and oth... read more
Social Movements and Social Change
University of Amsterdam
In this three week programme, students will learn about the tactics and strategies of (urban) social movements, researching and articulating a collectivity's interests and claims. In particular, students will learn how to critically apply social movement theory to explain the successes and/or failur... read more
Economics and Game Theory
University of Amsterdam
Students of this three-week course will cover principles of micro- and macro-economics, and receive an introduction to game theory. We will also cover the basics of different types of economic modelling, and their applications for economic policy and social science. The goal? To demystify neoclassic... read more
Migration and Integration: Refugees, Rights & Realities
University of Amsterdam
What are the forces behind this number? How do international organizations and sovereign state respond to the challenge of millions of displaced persons? And what about the refugees themselves? Are they interested to permanently settle in Europe or are they better off in countries ‘in the region’? H... read more
Columbia Summer Program in American Law
University of Amsterdam & Columbia University
For more than fifty years Columbia Law School has offered this Summer Program in American Law in collaboration with the law faculties of Amsterdam and Leiden Universities. The Program is held every summer, for the whole month of July, and alternates each year between Amsterdam and Leiden. This year... read more
United Nations International Student Conference of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
For over twenty years UNISCA has organised Model United Nation’s, hosting students from all over the world. We offer students a unique opportunity to take part in intense, yet intimate debate and to listen to a diverse group of speakers that have expertise over a wide range of relevant top... read more