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Julia Costa Lópezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• International Relations
• History of International Political Thought
• Medieval Canon and Roman Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julia Costa López is an Assistant Professor (tenured) in History and Theory of International Relations at the Department of International Relations and International Organisation, Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen. Her work bridges international relations, history, and political thought, focusing on how historical frameworks shape modern disciplinary concepts. PhD from University of Oxford Lecturer at St Hilda's College Fulbright scholar at University of Denver's Josef Korbel School Graduate studies at University of Cambridge Research spans medieval political authority, sovereignty emergence, racialized medievalisms in extremism, and translation politics in global scholarship. Key projects include Routledge Handbook of Historical International Relations (2021) and the Oxford Handbook of History and International Relations (2023). Publications address Eurocentrism, conspiratorial ideology, and ritual's role in authority production. Scientific contributions appear in Cambridge Review of International Affairs , International Organization , and European Journal of International Law . Awards include the Fulbright scholarship. Recent work explores terraqueous relations and premodern world conceptualizations, challenging simplistic land-sea dichotomies in IR.

• Urban Anthropology
• Migration and Mobility Regimes
• Comparative Racial Formations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shanshan Lan is a researcher affiliated with the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, where she contributes to the Moving Matters programme group. Her work focuses on urban anthropology, migration patterns, and racial formations across Asia and Euro-America. She examines transnational student mobility, global cities, African diasporas in China, and Chinese diasporas in the U.S., with a particular emphasis on class dynamics and social change. Her research employs ethnographic methods, including walking ethnography in urban environments, to explore how race and migration intersect with globalization. Notable projects include studies on African communities in Guangzhou, the role of the Catholic Church in African diasporas, and the experiences of Western entrepreneurs during the pandemic. Key Interests: Transnational migration, racial knowledge circulation, pandemic sociology, and global urban studies. Recent Focus: Whiteness studies in China, precarious migrant identities, and the impact of globalization on education and labor markets. Lan has received recognition for her work, including the Honorary Mention of the 2006 SUNTA Graduate Student Prize. Her publications span academic journals and edited volumes, addressing topics from racial inclusion policies to transnational business networks.

• Migration Studies
• Ethnic Relations
• Nationalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marcel Lubbers is a Professor of Interdisciplinary Social Science: Relations between groups and cultures at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. He leads the European Research Centre on Migration and Ethnic Relations (ERCOMER) and serves as a board member of the Interuniversity Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS). As associate editor of the European Sociological Review (ESR), he significantly influences academic discourse in migration and political sociology. His work represents Utrecht University in the focus area Migration and Societal Change, connecting research with broader societal implications. Professor Lubbers' research program centers on migration's societal impacts, particularly examining how immigration influences nationalism, Euroscepticism, and voting behavior. His work adopts both macro-level perspectives on societal cohesion and micro-level analyses of immigrant integration processes. Recent publications reveal his focus on political extremism, interethnic relations, and the psychological mechanisms behind public attitudes toward migration. His methodology combines large-scale survey analysis, comparative European studies, and longitudinal approaches to track attitude changes over time. Lubbers' scholarly output shows consistent engagement with contemporary political challenges, including analyses of radical right voting patterns, the workplace as a setting for interethnic contact, and the impact of national nostalgia on political attitudes. His research demonstrates methodological sophistication through meta-analyses, mixed-methods approaches, and innovative survey designs like the Dutch Parliamentary Election Study and Dutch Ethnic Minority Election Study. Through web publications on platforms like Stukroodvlees.nl and contributions to the Migration Advisory Council, Lubbers actively bridges academic research and public policy debates. His work provides evidence-based insights on migration policy, electoral behavior, and societal integration that inform both scholarly and policy discussions in the Netherlands and beyond.

• Renaissance Literature
• Shakespeare Studies
• European Identity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

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)

Mark Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• History
• Cultural Studies
• Humanities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mark L. Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in American Studies at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Colonial America, the American Revolution, the Early American Republic, the US South, and the early modern Atlantic World. He has expertise in History, Cultural Studies, and Multidisciplinary Humanities. Key research interests include the study of ethnicity, national identity, and race in colonial contexts. Thompson has published extensively on topics such as the Delaware Valley's colonial history, settler colonialism, and historical methodology. His work has been featured in journals like Pennsylvania History and De Halve Maen . He has contributed to public engagement through podcasts like American Rambler and media commentary on issues such as racial language in American history. Thompson has secured grants, including one highlighted in RUG and NWO news briefs, supporting his research. His teaching and research are centered at the Research Centre for the Study of Democratic Cultures and Politics (DemCP). Office location: Room 1315.0310 in Groningen.

Dienke Hondiusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Slavery
• Racial Relations in Europe
• Holocaust Memory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dienke Hondius is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Network Institute. Her work bridges academic research and public engagement, focusing on the history of slavery, racial relations, and Holocaust memory in Europe. Her research interests include the Dutch colonial past, Black European history, oral history, and public history. She explores how marginalized voices are remembered or excluded in national narratives, particularly in the Netherlands. Her work emphasizes the importance of personal testimonies and digital platforms in preserving and disseminating difficult histories. The trends in her recent publications show a strong commitment to public history and education, with a focus on digital projects such as the Mapping Slavery and Mapping Hiding Places initiatives. These works combine historical research with innovative outreach, using web platforms, webinars, and lectures to engage students, educators, and the public. Her scholarship spans Holocaust memory, racial identity, and colonial legacies, often highlighting transnational connections and the lived experiences of survivors and descendants. She has supervised multiple PhD theses and is actively involved in research projects that connect academic inquiry with societal impact. Her work is frequently featured in media and public discussions, reflecting her role as a public intellectual. Affiliation: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Affiliation: Network Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Project: Mapping Slavery Research Project Project: Mapping Hiding Places Her scientific contributions are widely recognized through public engagement, though specific formal awards are not listed in the provided text. She plays a key role in bridging academic research with education and policy, particularly in Holocaust and slavery education.

Julian Schaapمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociology of Music
• Cultural Sociology
• Popular Music
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Julian Schaap is an Assistant Professor of Sociology of Music at the Department of Arts and Culture Studies, Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research lies at the intersection of cultural sociology, cognitive sociology, and the sociology of stratification, with a focus on popular music, inequality, and well-being. Education PhD in Sociology, Erasmus University Rotterdam (defended cum laude, October 2019) Research Interests Julian Schaap investigates how music preferences and practices reflect and reproduce social inequalities based on race, gender, and class. His work critically examines the racialization of music genres, particularly the dominance of whiteness in rock music, and how cultural consumption shapes identity and social belonging. He also explores the role of music in mental and social well-being, especially in times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. His methodological approach combines qualitative and quantitative techniques, including implicit association testing and cross-national comparative analysis. Recent Research Trends His recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on the racial and gendered dimensions of music consumption, the cognitive mechanisms underlying cultural taste, and the social functions of music in digital and pandemic contexts. There is a clear trajectory from his dissertation on whiteness in rock music toward broader inquiries into music, identity, and well-being, often in collaborative projects with colleagues such as Pauwke Berkers and Merel Berghman. Scientific Awards Praemium Erasmianum Dissertation Prize 2020 Erasmus University Research Award 2020 EGSH Best Thesis Award 2019 KNAW Science Communication Grant (Main Applicant) 2021 New Scientist Wetenschapstalent 2021 Advising and Grants While no formal advisees are listed, Julian Schaap has secured competitive research funding from major Dutch and international bodies, including NWO, Fulbright, and the Erasmus Trustfonds. He is the main applicant on a KNAW Science Communication Grant, highlighting his commitment to public engagement. He also co-organized the educational minor Mu$ic: The economy, sociology and practice of popular music , indicating leadership in curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration. Labs and Research Groups Julian is affiliated with the Rotterdam Popular Music Studies research group and collaborates with the Music as Medicine research group at Erasmus Medical Center. He co-organizes the Music Talks symposia series, fostering dialogue between academia and artistic practice.

• Film and Television
• Digital Culture
• Digital Media
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Nina Köll is an Assistant Professor at University College Utrecht and a researcher at Utrecht University's Institute for Cultural Inquiry (ICON). Her work bridges Cinema Studies , Digital Culture , and Critical Cultural Critique , with a focus on race, gender, and class dynamics. Education: MA in Media Studies (The New School), Magistra philosophiae in Comparative Literature & American Studies (University of Innsbruck) Affiliations: Fellow of the Media Studies track, co-founder of the Diversity Committee at UCU Her research explores digital media's societal impact , decolonizing education , and media industry infrastructures . She has taught interdisciplinary courses on visual culture, digital citizenship, and Black cultural production. Key article trends include critiques of techno-solutionism , analyses of participatory cinema , and explorations of media's role in social justice movements like Black Lives Matter. Scientific Awards : Fellow of the Media Studies track at University College Utrecht She has served on institutional committees for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion , advised cultural organizations, and moderated panels at events including the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam.

• Refugee Integration
• Ethnic Diversity
• Sustainability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ester Driel MSc is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University, specializing in Interdisciplinary Social Science. Her research focuses on refugee integration in Europe, ethnic diversity, sustainability, and sexuality through intersectional frameworks, while actively bridging academic research with field practice through NGO collaborations. Her work examines: Local community revitalization via refugee settlement Social cohesion in multi-ethnic contexts Contact theory applications in migrant-host interactions Translocal migration support mechanisms Key research outputs include a 2023 doctoral thesis on Riace's community model and co-authored studies in Ethnic and Racial Studies (2022), Journal of Community Psychology (2022), and Journal of Modern Italian Studies (2020). She contributes to both Bachelor's (General Social Sciences) and Master's (Social Policy & Public Health) education programs.

Pepijn Brandonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Capitalism
• War and Economic Development
• Slavery Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pepijn Brandon is a Full Professor of Global Economic and Social History at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Senior Researcher at the International Institute of Social History (IISH). His research focuses on the history of capitalism, war, economic development, and slavery, with a particular emphasis on the Dutch Empire and its global connections. He holds a PhD (cum laude) from the University of Amsterdam and has led major projects such as the City of Amsterdam's study on its historical role in slavery and the NWO Vidi project on land dispossession in the Dutch Empire. Education: MA (2007) and PhD (2013) in History, University of Amsterdam Awards: D.J. Veegens Award (2014), NWO Rubicon (2013), NWO Veni (2014), NWO Vidi (2021) Research Interests: Brandon investigates the intersection of capitalism, colonialism, and slavery, analyzing how war and economic systems shaped state formation and global networks. He has authored influential works like War, Capital, and the Dutch State (1588–1795) , which won the D.J. Veegens Award. Publications: Over 120 articles and books, including works on Dutch fiscal-military states, slavery's economic impact, and global labor history. Recent projects include studies on ABN AMRO's slavery ties and land dispossession in Dutch colonies. Awards and Grants: His work has been supported by prestigious grants, and he has held fellowships at Harvard University, Brown University, and the University of Pittsburgh. Editorial Roles: Editor of International Review of Social History , International Journal of Maritime History , and BMGN/Low Countries Historical Review .

• Improvisation
• Music and Material Culture
• Music Notation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Floris Schuiling is an Assistant Professor of Musicology at Utrecht University's Department of Media and Culture Studies within the Faculty of Humanities. He specializes in performance studies, with particular focus on improvisation, music notation, and postcolonial theory. His research examines how musical performance has evolved in the 20th and 21st centuries, especially through technology, notation, and racial dynamics. Current ERC-funded project on postwar European improvised music in postcolonial contexts Developed 'Notation Cultures' framework through NWO Veni grant PhD research on Dutch improvising collective The Instant Composers Pool Regular speaker at international conferences (RMA, SEM, IMS, Rhythm Changes) His work bridges anthropology of material culture and musicology, problematizing traditional notation's dominance through case studies spanning classical, popular, and world music traditions. Recent activities include organizing the 2022 Lorentz Centre Workshop and 2020 Music Performance Research Platform. Scientific recognition includes: ERC Starting Grant (2022) NWO Veni Grant (2017-2020) Active in consultancy for Dutch music institutions and organizer of major conferences, Schuiling's research challenges Eurocentric paradigms while developing new frameworks for understanding notation's role in creative processes.

Anja van Heelsumمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Migration Studies
• Ethnic Identity
• Stereotyping and Stigmatization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anja van Heelsum is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Amsterdam, where she has been employed since 2010. She previously worked at the Institute of Migration and Ethnic Studies (IMES) from 1997-2010 and completed her PhD on ethnic identity at the Free University. Van Heelsum serves as a board member for the Amsterdam Research Centre on Migration (ARC-M), IMISCOE, and the PanAfrican Journal of Governance and Development, having previously served on the board of Ethnic and Racial Studies until 2023. Her research interests span migration governance, ethnic identity formation, and the political participation of migrants. She employs a multidisciplinary approach drawing from psychology, political science, sociology, and anthropology. Her work particularly examines the interplay between migrants' motives and migration policies, with regional expertise in the Mediterranean area (Spain, Greece, Turkey, Morocco) and the Horn of Africa (Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia). She has conducted extensive fieldwork in these regions, including during her sabbatical at NIMAR in Rabat, Morocco (2012) and the University of Mek'ele and Addis Abeba in Ethiopia. Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on migration governance alternatives, refugee reception policies, and the experiences of Muslim communities in Europe. The articles demonstrate a consistent methodology combining comparative analysis with fieldwork, particularly examining how migrants navigate complex policy environments. Her work frequently addresses issues of identity, belonging, and organizational responses to social challenges across multiple European contexts. As a dedicated educator, van Heelsum supervises PhD students and teaches in interdisciplinary migration programs, the Political Science BA and MA in International Relations and Conflict Studies. She coordinates the Minor Global Migration program and teaches courses on Migrants' Motives and Migration Policy, as well as Conflict Resolution and Governance. Her research has been supported by numerous grants, including Horizon 2020 funding for the AdMiGov project (2019-2023), where she served as Project Coordinator, and EU FP-7 funding for the EURISLAM project (2009-2012). She has also led significant comparative studies like Cities Local Integration Policies (CLIP) (2006-2010), which involved fieldwork in over 30 European cities. Van Heelsum maintains active research collaborations through networks such as IMISCOE and has contributed to multiple comparative research initiatives examining migration governance across European contexts, with particular attention to local policy implementation and migrant agency.

Lisa Gaufmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Science
• Populism Studies
• Russian Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Gaufman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts within the Research Centre for the Study of Democratic Cultures and Politics (DemCP). Her academic profile demonstrates extensive engagement with contemporary political phenomena through 45 research outputs and 50 press/media contributions since 2023. Her research focuses on Political Science with specialization in Populism Studies , Russian Politics , and Far-Right Ideologies . Core themes include political transgression, threat narratives, and carnival theory applications to modern populism. Her fingerprint analysis reveals dominant expertise in Russia (100%), Foreign Policy (88%), Ukrainian conflict dynamics (48%), and enemy construction narratives (34%). Analysis of her 15 most recent publications shows consistent exploration of carnival theory as analytical framework, particularly in examining Trump's political strategies and Russian far-right ideology during the Ukraine invasion. Key trends include interdisciplinary methodology blending political science with cultural studies, focus on digital media's role in political transgression , and comparative analysis of authoritarian populism across Western democracies and Russia. Her public engagement is exceptional with 50 press/media appearances including international podcast features, expert commentary on Dutch and German media, and analysis of Navalny's death impact. She actively contributes to academic discourse through conference organization and collaborative research projects examining critical language awareness in political contexts. Gaufman's work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice and strong institutions through her research on democratic resilience, political narratives, and threat construction mechanisms in contemporary geopolitics.

• Race Studies
• Colonialism and Postcolonialism
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patricia Schor is a Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Department of Art & Culture, History, and Antiquity, holding a Talent Scheme Veni grant from NWO for her project on racial figurations in Dutch modernity. She previously held postdoctoral fellowships at Radboud University Nijmegen and taught at Amsterdam University College, specializing in intersectional courses like 'Race, Class and Gender.' Her work bridges colonial legacies, racialization processes, and spatial politics, with a focus on Dutch identity formation through historical and contemporary lenses. Education: PhD in Portuguese Postcolonial Literature (Utrecht University) MA in Social Sciences (Erasmus University Rotterdam) Affiliations: Race-Religion Constellation Project (Radboud University) Race, Religion and Secularism Network (UvA/VU) Her research critically examines the entanglement of race, space, and coloniality. Current projects trace how 16th-century Black Legend narratives shaped Dutch racial identity as 'white' against Iberia, influencing modern spatial configurations of racialized groups like Muslims and Jews. Methodologically, she integrates archival analysis with contemporary discourse studies. Publications span racial representation in Dutch media, Lusophone postcolonial literatures, and carceral geographies. Notable works include analyses of Blackface controversies and asylum seeker detention practices. Her interdisciplinary approach combines sociology, cultural studies, and historical analysis. Grants/Awards: NWO Veni Grant (2020) Endowed Chair in Portuguese Studies (2017) Prince Bernhard Scholarship (2009) Teaching and mentorship focus on global history and critical postcolonial methodologies. She actively contributes to public debates on decolonizing knowledge systems and university roles in addressing historical injustices.

Seonok Leeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Social Inequality
• International Migration
• Race and Ethnicity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Seonok Lee is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Groningen, Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on social inequalities, international migration, race/ethnicity, gender, and platform capitalism, with recent emphasis on gig workers and creative labor in cross-national contexts. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia, where her dissertation examined the intersections of global capitalism, migration, and racial hierarchies through ethnographic work with migrant workers in South Korea and Southeast Asian immigrant brides. Teaching responsibilities include courses on minorities in Europe, media theory, research methodologies (quantitative/qualitative), and diversity management at the undergraduate level. She leads the research project 'Gig Workers in the Platform Metropolis' comparing delivery workers in the Netherlands and South Korea, supported by a $10,000 book publishing grant from The Academy of Korean Studies (2024). Her work bridges sociological theory with contemporary issues, addressing platform economies' impacts on labor, migration's gendered dimensions, and language policies' exclusionary effects on academic labor markets. Key research outputs analyze algorithmic management of delivery workers, K-pop's educational influence on Dutch youth, and global platformization's cultural production dynamics. Grants: Book Publishing Grant ($10k), Academy of Korean Studies (2024) Labs/Teams: Leads platform labor research group within the Faculty of Arts