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Dr. Sruti Bala is an Associate Professor of Theatre Studies at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. Her research focuses on the intersections of theatre, politics, and social justice, particularly in contexts of colonialism, nonviolent resistance, and global asymmetries. She critically examines cultural practices, including protest performance, translation, and decolonial pedagogy. Bala is known for her analyses of the cultural sector's role in societal debates, such as the controversy surrounding Lenny Kuhr's concert and Israel-Palestine relations. Her work bridges academic theory and public discourse, emphasizing ethics, participatory art, and institutional critique. Her educational background and professional trajectory reflect a deep engagement with global theatre traditions and their socio-political dimensions. Bala frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals and contributes to public intellectual debates through op-eds and media commentary. Her recent work includes studies on carceral states, academic freedom in India, and the legacy of colonial historiography. Key Research Areas: Nonviolent resistance, colonial theatre, performance activism, translation studies, decolonizing education Public Engagement: Op-eds on cultural politics, critiques of institutional complicity, and advocacy for ethical art practices

• Theatre Studies
• Political Activism
• Cultural Politics
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Prof. Dr. Trudy Dehue holds a professorship at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specializing in the Theory and History of Psychology. Her work critically examines the intersections of medical history, research methodologies, and ethical science communication. She has contributed significantly to understanding the historical development of randomized controlled trials and their societal implications. Her research spans topics like medicalization critiques, ADHD neurobiology, and abortion terminology history. Key achievements include receiving the Academy Medal (2019) and being elected to the Royal Holland Society of Sciences (2016). She has authored over 76 publications and participated in 85 professional activities including keynote addresses at major conferences. Her media engagements emphasize public science literacy, notably through appearances in Dutch media outlets discussing reproductive rights and mental health policy. Education Background: Not explicitly listed but inferred through academic career progression Grants & Funding: Implied through extensive research output but specifics not provided in text Her research interests emphasize critical historiography of psychological and medical practices, particularly focusing on how definitions and methodologies shape both science and society. Current projects include a book series on pregnancy history with poet Willemijn van de Walle.

• History of Psychology
• Clinical Research Ethics
• Sociology of Science
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Dr. Merel van Tilburg is an Assistant Professor of Art History (1800–present) at the University of Groningen's Department of History of Art, Architecture and Landscape within the Faculty of Arts. She holds a PhD from the University of Geneva and has held fellowships at institutions including the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florence and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris. Her research focuses on global modernisms, interculturality, gender studies, and the history of colonialism, with a particular interest in textile art, exhibition theory, and the intersections of art with architecture and environment. She has co-edited the correspondence between Odilon Redon and Andries Bonger and sits on the advisory board of De Witte Raaf . Her work bridges academic scholarship with curatorial practice, emphasizing critical and de-hierarchizing approaches to art history. Education: PhD in Art History (University of Geneva, 2013), MA/BA in Art History, Philosophy, Literature, and Theatre Studies (University of Amsterdam). Key Awards: Swiss National Science Foundation Fellowships (2013–2017), Max Planck Institute Fellowship (2013). Roles: Co-editor-in-chief of the Odilon Redon correspondence project, scientific advisor for the Musée Rath exhibition Nightfall (2016–2017). Her recent publications include reviews in De Witte Raaf and chapters on topics like 'The Carpet Paradigm' in modern art and gender in Bauhaus legacy. She actively contributes to exhibitions, curatorial debates, and interdisciplinary dialogues on art's societal role.

• Global Modernisms
• Interculturality
• Gender Studies
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Anika Marschall is Assistant Professor in Media and Performance Studies at Utrecht University, Netherlands. She previously held a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Aarhus University (2020-2022) and worked as Assistant Lecturer at Queen Margaret University Edinburgh. She received her PhD from the University of Glasgow with an AHRC fellowship. Current affiliations Utrecht University: Assistant Professor (Department of Media and Culture Studies) Co-coordinates MA Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy Teaches BA Media and Culture program Her research focuses on theatre's role in addressing migration, asylum, and human rights through socially engaged artistic practices. Key areas include: Racial, gender, and class intersections in European performance Institutional diversity and representation Decolonial knowledge production Collaborative networks like Critical Race Performance Studies (PSi) and Political Performances (IFTR) 2023 monograph Performing Human Rights analyzes works by Tania Bruguera, Centre for Political Beauty, and Jonas Staal. Her article trends examine: Refugee crisis interventions Decolonial archival practices Urban solidarity through performance Forensic aesthetics Postmigrant theatre Academic institutional critique Scientific contributions: AHRC Fellowship (PhD level) Co-editor of Class Acts: Material Relations in Theatre and Performance (Methuen 2023) Co-author of Intersectional Theatre Practices textbook (Cambridge UP 2023) As educator, she advocates: bell hooks/Paolo Freire-inspired pedagogy Critical analysis of 'whiteness' in theatre Somatic and cognitive learning integration Dramaturgical sensitivity development Network leadership: Co-founder of New Critical Theatre Studies network Developing peer-reviewed Intersectional Theatre Review journal Provides intersectional tools/tutorials for institutions

• Theatre Studies
• Performance Studies
• Migration
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Dick Zijp is an Assistant Professor in Heritage of the Dutch Performing Arts at Utrecht University's Department of Media and Culture Studies. He teaches in the Bachelor Media and Culture program, Master Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy, and Master Arts & Society. Specializes in politics and aesthetics of humor (1966–present) PhD thesis (2023) awarded Christie Davies Award Postdoctoral work at KU Leuven on European humor controversies Research Focus : Explores humor's role in public sphere politics, ideological framing in cabaret, and socio-cultural implications of stand-up comedy. Key themes: transgressive humor, cultural memory, and neoliberal critiques in academic contexts. Academic Trends : Recent work examines comic personas (Burnham, Gadsby), heritage documentation (Lurelei cabaret, Showponies 2), and political polarization in comedy. Publications span journals like European Journal of Humor Research and edited volumes on cultural preservation. Honors : Christie Davies Award (2023) Nominated for Boekman Dissertatieprijs (2024) Public Engagement : Regular contributor to De Groene Amsterdammer , NRC , and Theaterkrant.nl . Serves on Nederlands Theater Festival's Cabaret Collectie selection committee since 2023.

• Humour Studies
• Political Aesthetics
• Public Sphere
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Ivo Blom is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Arts & Culture at the Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam, within the Faculty of Humanities. His research focuses on early Italian cinema, silent film, and the intersections of film with visual arts and classical antiquity. He coordinates the Master's program in Comparative Arts & Media Studies and is a member of several prestigious research networks including RMeS, CLUE, and the Huizinga Instituut. Education : PhD in Film History (University of Amsterdam, 2000) Bachelor's and Master's degrees in related disciplines Research Interests : Film history, intermediality, silent cinema, Italian film, film and architecture, museum studies, and the reception of classical antiquity in cinema. Awards : Dr. Blok Stipendium (2007) NIAS Individual Fellowship (2021–2022) Grants & Projects : Co-Investigator in the AHRC-funded 'Museum of Dreams' project (2023–2026) exploring silent films on classical antiquity in the BFI archive. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with Eye Filmmuseum, UCL, and other institutions on projects like the 'Museum of Dreams' and exhibitions such as 'Enfin le cinéma!' at Musée d'Orsay.

• Film History
• Film Theory
• Intermediality
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Kristine Steenbergh is an Associate Professor of English Literature at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She holds dual affiliations with the Amsterdam Sustainability Institute and the Environmental Humanities Center, which she co-founded. Her research focuses on early modern literature, the history of emotions, ecocriticism, and environmental humanities, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to Anthropocene challenges. She is also a co-director of the Amsterdam Centre for Cross-Disciplinary Emotions and Sensory Studies (ACCESS), exploring the cultural dimensions of emotions. Steenbergh's work bridges literary analysis with environmental and cultural studies, addressing themes such as compassion in early modern contexts, human-environment interactions, and gendered emotion. She has authored and edited influential works, including Compassion in Early Modern Literature and Culture (2021) and contributed to Esprit Créateur and Cultural History . Her academic service includes editorial roles and leadership in initiatives like the Dutch Research School for Literary Studies (OSL). Her awards include membership in De Jonge Akademie (KNAW), recognizing her contributions to interdisciplinary research. Steenbergh teaches courses ranging from Shakespeare to contemporary ecocritical theory, emphasizing early modern literature's relevance to modern environmental debates. Her activities include organizing conferences, public lectures, and interdisciplinary collaborations to address complex cultural and ecological issues.

• Early Modern Literature
• History of Emotions
• Ecocriticism
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Lieke Stelling is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University , affiliated with the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication and the Institute for Cultural Inquiry . As Director of Education for English, she bridges academic leadership with research in early modern literature. Specializes in Shakespeare and Early Modern Cultural History Focuses on Europe's literary identity and humor's role in religious conflict Her research spans two major funded projects: 2022-2027 : NWO Vidi grant for Discovering Europe in the Early Modern Period , examining how fiction shaped European identity through multilingualism and urban symbolism 2017-2021 : NWO Veni grant for Faith in Jest , analyzing humor's function in Reformation-era literature Recent publications explore: 2024 : Humor in The Merry Wives of Windsor and literary responses to European integration crises 2022 : Digital humanities project MacBERTh creating historical language models Awarded: NWO Veni/Vidi grants Huntington Library Fellowship Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Collaborates with: Prof. Els Stronks (Utrecht) Dr. Lauren Fonteyn (Leiden) Flatland Agency (design thinking)

• Renaissance Literature
• Shakespeare Studies
• European Identity
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Antje Wessels is a Professor of Latin Language and Literature at Leiden University's Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS). She specializes in aesthetic experience, fragments of ancient texts, Greek and Roman drama, and the reception of antiquity in the 19th and 20th centuries. Her work bridges classical philology with interdisciplinary approaches, including collaborations in digital humanities. She leads major research initiatives, such as the €18.8 million 'Anchoring Innovation' project exploring innovation processes in antiquity. Education: PhD in Classical Philology (Heidelberg, 2002), habilitation (Berlin, 2011). Teaching: Courses on Latin literature, classical drama, and reception studies at BA and MA levels. Her research focuses on Roman Republican tragedy, sound in ancient texts, and digital platforms for fragmentary literature. She supervises multiple PhD candidates and collaborates with scholars in computer science and other disciplines.

• Aesthetic Experience
• Fragments
• Greek & Roman Drama
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Dr. Dinah Wouters is a Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, affiliated with the Ancient History department and the Research Centre for Historical Studies (CHS). Her work focuses on classical knowledge in Dutch colonialism, medieval Latin literature, and European drama. She leads the project 'Classical Knowledge in Dutch Colonialism,' part of the SECOPS initiative examining classical receptions in colonial paradigms. Wouters has published on Hildegard of Bingen's visionary writings and Baroque-era biblical dramas, emphasizing their political and moral dimensions. She actively engages in academic activities, including organizing conferences and presenting on topics like colonialism and classical antiquity. Research Interests: Medieval & Early Modern Latin literature Classical influences in Dutch colonial governance European drama's political symbolism Visionary religious texts Jesuit intellectual contributions Recent Publications: Her 2024 work explores visionary experience in Hildegard's writings and analyzes seventeenth-century Joseph plays as political instruments. She co-edited a special journal issue on biblical drama, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches. Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, but her research is supported by the SECOPS collaborative project with the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome. Activities: Organized events on colonialism and antiquity, delivered lectures on topics including Dutch Baroque poetry and classical reception in colonial contexts.

• Latin literature of the Middle Ages
• Dutch colonialism
• History of ideas and religion
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E. (Eleftheria) Ioannidou is a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts and Film Studies department. She holds an Early-Career Associate position at the Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama (APGRD) in Oxford and serves on the Advisory Board of the Journal of Greek Media and Culture. Her academic journey includes a BA from the University of Athens (Theatre Theory), an MRes from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a PhD in Classics from Oxford. Previously, she was a Humboldt Fellow at Freie Universität Berlin and a lecturer at the University of Birmingham, UK. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Theory and History), University of Athens MRes in Theatre Studies, Royal Holloway, University of London Doctor of Philosophy (Classics), University of Oxford Her research focuses on the reception and performance of Greek tragedy in the 20th century, particularly under fascist regimes in Germany, Italy, and Greece. She explores how classical theatre reinforced national and political ideologies, including collaborations with institutions like the APGRD and the University of Trento. Recent projects include analyzing classical embodiment in fascist Italy and Germany, and the role of theatre festivals in cultural politics. Her publications span academic journals like Classical Receptions Journal and Fascism , covering topics such as classical antiquity's performance under fascism, Greek identity during the pandemic, and postmodern adaptations of tragedy. She actively participates in interdisciplinary networks, such as a conference on 'Classics and the Spectacular under Fascism' (Oxford, 2019). Ioannidou teaches courses on performance mediality, theatre festivals, and classical myths in modern contexts at the University of Groningen. She welcomes PhD proposals on topics like tragic adaptation, theatre festivals, and the intersection of theatre with national identity or fascism. Her collaborative projects include a network exploring Italian fascist media cultures and a co-edited volume on Greek theatre under Mussolini. These efforts highlight her commitment to bridging classical studies with modern political and cultural analysis.

• Classical Reception Studies
• Theatre History
• Cultural Politics
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Dr. Evelyn Wan is an Assistant Professor in Media, Arts, and Society at Utrecht University’s Department of Media and Culture Studies. She serves as Programme Coordinator for the MA Arts and Society program, teaches courses on contemporary performance practice, cultural theory, and research methodologies, and contributes to interdisciplinary curriculum innovation in Humane AI. Her research bridges decolonial media studies, performance studies, and AI ethics, weaving alternative genealogies between historical technologies and contemporary AI. Education Research MA Media and Performance Studies (cum laude, Utrecht University, 2014) MA Gender Studies (cum laude, Utrecht University, 2011) Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws, First Class Honours, University of Hong Kong) Wan’s research explores the ethics of technology through decolonial and gendered lenses, focusing on algorithmic violence, posthuman spirituality, and the necropolitics of digital culture. She combines artistic practice with scholarly inquiry, staging performances that interrogate AI, maritime histories, and mythologies. Her recent publications span topics including AI imaginaries, spectral care methods, and decolonial AI ethics, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. These works intersect with her creative projects like Archaeologies of AI and Beyond the Shore , which employ inter-Asian ocean histories, gender studies, and religious studies frameworks. Scientific Awards Praemium Erasmianum Foundation Dissertation Prize (2019) Wan’s advisory roles include serving on the Board of Directors for Performance Studies international (PSi) and founding the PSi Future Advisory Board (2014–2019). She integrates artistic practice with academia as a founding member of Hong Kong’s If Time’s Limited artist collective, funded by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and Hong Kong Arts Centre.

• Cultural Theory
• Theatre and Performance Studies
• Digital Media
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Hossein Tavazonizadeh serves as a Lecturer at the University of Groningen while completing his doctoral research in Cultural Memory Studies. His work bridges academic inquiry and creative practice through documentary theatre and site-specific performances that investigate how media and fiction shape architectural memory and emotional resonance across France, the Netherlands, and Iran. His research interrogates the interplay between nostalgia, social issues, and historical imagery through embodied practices. Focusing on memory of place, he examines how architectural styles become invested with collective emotions through fictional narratives, utilizing performance as both methodology and output to explore cultural identity and spatial politics in contemporary society. Tavazonizadeh's artistic research portfolio reveals consistent thematic evolution from 2012-2022, progressing from narrative stage works toward immersive site-based investigations. His projects increasingly integrate documentary techniques with sensory ethnography, examining architectural memory through lenses of gender, migration, and political symbolism while maintaining core focus on how personal and collective memories intertwine with physical spaces. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. While specific student advising or grant details remain unreported, his international workshop leadership and cross-border collaborations indicate active mentorship roles. His work with KARIZ Performing Arts Group and partnerships across three countries demonstrate significant capacity for interdisciplinary project development. Collaborative frameworks define his practice, including the KARIZ Performing Arts Group and partnerships with artists like Parastoo Ghorbani. His methodology merges dramaturgy, stage design, and digital performance to create research-creation ecosystems where academic theory directly informs site-responsive theatrical interventions.

• Cultural Memory Studies
• Theatre and Performance
• Memory of Place
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Annelies Andries is an Assistant Professor of Musicology at the Department of Media and Culture Studies, Utrecht University , specializing in 19th-century opera, music historiography, and intersections between music, politics, war, and gender. She co-supervises the PhD project 'Normalizing War-as-Entertainment' and leads international study groups on Music, Sound, and Trauma . Education: B.A. in vocal performance (Royal Conservatory, Antwerp), PhD (Yale University, 2018) Postdoctoral research: Magdalen College, Oxford (2018-2021) Current affiliations: Utrecht University, Institute for Cultural Inquiry, and participant in UU's Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) initiative. Her research explores music's role during military conflicts , focusing on trauma, gender, and transnational dissemination. Key projects include a Junior Humboldt Fellowship (2023-2024) study on German opera translations during the Napoleonic Wars and collaborative work on theatrical mobility during 1750-1850 conflicts. Publications span journals like Cambridge Opera Journal , French Historical Studies , and edited volumes. Recent articles analyze French opera’s imperial narratives, 19th-century vocal practices, and war’s cultural representation in music. She is preparing a book on elite identity in Napoleonic operatic culture (1799-1815). She teaches courses on: Music analysis Western music history (post-1600) Dutch music culture Music historiography 18th-century opera

• Musicology
• Music Historiography
• Opera
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Professor Daniel J. Rosbottom (born 1969) holds the Chair of Interiors Buildings Cities at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology. He succeeded Professor Emeritus Tony Fretton in this position, bringing a distinctive British perspective to the chair. Rosbottom advocates for teaching through projects that create a symbiotic relationship between practice and education, having previously served as Head of the School of Architecture and Landscape at Kingston University in London. His research focuses on understanding architecture as both a social and material discourse, with particular emphasis on how interior architecture and urban architecture form interconnected systems of spatial order. Rosbottom challenges modernity's obsession with visual aspects by promoting more bodily understandings of architectural space. His work explores the relationship between interiors, buildings, and cities as integrated components rather than separate entities. The recent publications and media coverage highlight Rosbottom's focus on civic architecture, cultural institutions, and urban regeneration projects. His work demonstrates a consistent interest in how architectural interventions can transform public spaces and community infrastructure, particularly through projects like the Sidcup Storyteller library and cinema, and the Bodø Concert Hall and Library in Norway. Awarded for his significant contributions to architecture: Architects Journal Award for Civic Building of the Year (2024) for Sidcup Storyteller Architecture Today Award, International Category (2024) for Bodø Concert Hall and Library London Public Building of the Year 2024 LABC Award for Sidcup Storyteller Weimar National Theatre Competition Winner (2024) RIBA International Award (2024) for Pico Adega Rosbottom maintains a strong connection between academic work and professional practice through DRDH Architects, the firm he co-founded with David Howarth in 2000. His leadership at TU Delft continues the international focus of the chair, with particular emphasis on creating meaningful architectural interventions that respond to urban contexts while respecting social dimensions of space.

• Architectural Theory
• Interior Architecture
• Urban Design
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