Sietske van der Veen

Sietske van der Veen is a researcher affiliated with the University of Amsterdam, specifically the Faculty of Humanities and the Modern Foreign Languages and Cultures department. Her work focuses on historical and cultural analysis, particularly in the context of Dutch Jewish communities and urban sociology.

Van der Veen’s research interests include pre-war Dutch Jewish history, socio-cultural dynamics, and urban studies. Notably, she contributed to the Amsterdam University Press journal with an analysis of Dana Lixenberg’s documentary photography of Amsterdam’s Red Light District, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach.

She has participated in media discussions, such as the November 9, 2023, episode of The Night of... (BNNVARA), where she shared insights on the social advancement of Dutch Jews before World War II. Her work bridges academic research and public engagement.