In the media
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Maartje van der Woude on discrimination at border controls 15 February 2023
In its ruling this week, The Hague Court of Appeal made short work of how the Dutch Border Police allow the colour of a person’s skin to be taken into...
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Gerrard Boot on embedding of zzp'ers within organisation 14 February 2023
The Dutch cabinet wants to stop organisations from using zzp’ers (self-employed professionals) for work that is deemed to be embedded in the organisat...
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Former CADS PhD student MacDonald on climate change in Dutch tv show 13 February 2023
Stacey MacDonald, former CADS PhD student, is working as advisor for World Wide Fund for Nature in Bonaire. In the Dutch tv-programme 'NOS Amalia and ...
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Maartje van der Woude on NPO Radio 1 13 February 2023
Maartje van der Woude, Professor of Law and Society, was a guest on NPO Radio 1 programme 'Spraakmakers' to talk about more border fences on the EU’s ...
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Wim Voermans on laser message projected onto Anne Frank House 13 February 2023
‘Anne Frank inventor of the ballpoint pen’ was the laser message projected onto the Anne Frank House last Monday. It could be viewed on a video shared...
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Jasmijn Rana in Dutch Newspaper on sexism and racism in recreational sports 10 February 2023
The problem of unequal sports participation will only be addressed if sexism and racism in recreational sports and exercise are taken seriously. That'...
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Tanja Masson-Zwaan: 'We have to protect our heritage on the moon, like Neil Armstrong’s footprints' 09 February 2023
Space is becoming increasingly busier due to the launching of satellites and tourists. But no binding international agreements have been made since 19...
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Barend Barentsen on strikes in regional public transport 09 February 2023
For one week, regional public transport drivers will go on strike. At least, that is what Dutch trade unions FNV and CNV are calling for. According to...
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Dealing with convicted Dutch nationals abroad 09 February 2023
The European Union has claimed, following its own investigation, that the Dutch government is falling short in how it deals with Dutch nationals convi...
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Mark Klaassen on Dutch NOS news on deportation of rejected asylum seekers 08 February 2023
At this week’s EU summit in Brussels, Dutch Prime Minister Rutte will try to get support for his plans to combat migration. He proposes tighter border...
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Olaf van Vliet on migrant workers and general welfare 07 February 2023
What would happen if there were fewer migrant workers in the Netherlands? Olaf van Vliet, Professor of Economics, discussed this question on Dutch new...
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Passchier and Voermans on fundamental rights in times of crisis 06 February 2023
Fundamental rights protect citizens from the government, but they are not absolute. A crisis situation not only gives the government the opportunity t...
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Luuk van Middelaar on EU Green Deal Industrial Plan 06 February 2023
Following developments in the US, the EU has now also opened the door for large-scale State aid to its own sustainable industries. A means to curb Chi...
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Pepita Hesselberth in Hermitix podcast about her book 06 February 2023
University lecturers Pepita Hesselberth and Joost de Bloois (UvA) were interviewed in a Hermetix podcast about their co-edited book Politics of Withdr...
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Martijn Manders and the media fascination with “Klein Hollandia“ 06 February 2023
Recently, we have witnessed an increased interest of the public and media in the hidden world of underwater archaeology sparked by the identification ...