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The Academy and the Rule of Law by Tamar de Waal
Tamar de Waal: "It is an odd omission to leave academia out of more constructive definitions of the democratic rule of law."Michael Ignatieff on Academic Freedom: What’s At Stake? (And Who Cares?)”
Writer, academic and former politician Michael Ignatieff remembers academic freedom was a privilege of tenured professors when he was young. Now academic freedom has become a battleground.The Academy as a Pillar of Liberal Democracy – Jan Willem Duyvendak
NIAS director Jan Willem Duyvendak explores ways to strenghten the pillars of liberal democracy. "Authoritarian leaders do not like to be contradicted, and places for freethinkers are always first in line to be tackled."Brush up on Academic Freedom: What’s At Stake? (And Who Cares?)
Watch the video registration of the keynote by Michael Ignatieff and the panel discussions shedding light on how to strengthen the fragile pillars of democracy. Or read the speeches by Michael Ignatieff, Tamar de Waal and Jan Willem Duyvendak.Guidance on Your NIAS Fellowship Application
Are you new to international academia or lacking institutional support? If you're considering applying for a NIAS Fellowship through the open call, we are hosting two open office hours to assist you.NIAS Fellow Frank Dobbin: ‘Companies adhering too closely to Trump, will become less competitive.’
Interview with Frank Dobbin in NRCExploring colonial histories: fellowship opportunity for researchers
In light of growing efforts to address colonial histories and cultural heritage restitution, the "Moving Objects, Mobilising Culture" fellowship offers researchers and heritage practitioners from formerly colonised countries a unique opportunity to engage with object collections held in the Netherlands.Watch NIAS Fellow Michèle Lamont in The Appeal of the Radical Right at De Balie
In several democratic elections last year, radical right-wing populist movements have gained momentum, capturing the votes of working-class and minority communities. What has attracted voters to these political parties? What role does the need for belonging play in this electoral shift to the radical right? And what strategies can be useful to counter stigmatization in a polarized society?L’Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science Fellowships at NIAS
On 17 April, the 2025 fellowships will be officially awarded during a festive ceremony at the L’Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science event at NEMO Science Museum.NIAS Open Call: Apply now!
Have you ever dreamed of a space where your ideas can flourish, free from academic constraints and institutional pressures? A place where time isn't a luxury but a resource?Watch the Freedom Lecture by NIAS Safe Haven Fellow Amal Helles
When Israel invaded Gaza, Palestinian journalist Amal Helles became a war correspondent overnight. Now she is a Safe Haven Fellow at the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in Amsterdam.Anja Vink will work on ‘Teachers for the Working Class’ as NIAS Journalist in Residence 2025
In February 2025, journalist Anja Vink will begin her role as Journalist in Residence at NIAS. During her tenure, she will work on her book, Teachers for the Working Class, which explores the his...
Double Life
"I listened somewhat distantly to the inner voices in my head, which at first resisted the calm, trying to chase it away with chaos and noise, but as the weeks passed, had to admit defeat and learned to hold their peace."Olga Tokarczuk receives European Literature Prize 2024
NIAS alum and writer Olga Tokarczuk and translator Karol Lesman received the European Literature Prize 2024 for 'The Empusium'.Upcoming: Continuous Call for Applications for a Safe Haven Fellowship at NIAS
January 15 2025, the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS) launches a continuous call for applications to the Safe Haven Fellowship Programme. Scho...