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Winter School on Generative AI

Posted on January 14th, 2026 by Julia Janssen

This week, we start with our Winter School on Generative AI. Here, we guide (aspiring) researchers on how to enhance their research, from data analysis to ethics, for all disciplines. Participants are gaining hands-on experience with state-of-the-art generative AI models … Continue reading →

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VU & Waag event on January 29: How can we achieve Digital Autonomy in Amsterdam?

Posted on January 11th, 2026 by Julia Janssen

Thursday 29 January, 14:00 – 17:30 at the Waag, Anatomical Theatre How do we move towards a more inclusive and sustainable city where the technology we adopt is under our own collective control? What is needed to make progress on … Continue reading →

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KHMW Dissertation Prize for Interdisciplinarity

Posted on January 11th, 2026 by Julia Janssen

Since 2023, the Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (KHMW) has awarded an annual dissertation prize of €10,000, to recognize research of exceptional interdisciplinary nature that bridges the boundaries between the classical humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The prize … Continue reading →

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  • Academy Assistants: End of the Year Event
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For over ten years, the Network Institute has been studying the digital society, in an interdisciplinary approach. The institute brings together a unique combination of scientists from informatics, social sciences and humanities.
Network Institute: The hub for interdisciplinary research on the digital society