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- 🎶 🎙️ Discover how #musicstreaming affects musicians, and what they can do about it, in the new episode of the Human Interface podcast with Dr Robert Prey @ox.ac.uk and Dr Seonok Lee @facultyofartsug.bsky.social @rug.nl Tap the link to listen 👉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
- In his doctoral research, Alex Smit investigates how Dutch adults with limited basic skills experience and navigate the digital society. Smit will receive his PhD from the University of Groningen @rug.nl on 29 Jan! 🥳 Tap the link to learn more and read his dissertation 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenMy inaugural lecture, "Humanist Yearning as Political Epistemology” last October was an opportunity to share my vision for a new field of knowledge and celebrate the creation of the first ever chair in Global Political Anthropology | @facultyofartsug.bsky.social books.ugp.rug.nl/ugp/catalog/...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenOpinion | Arctic ecologist Maarten Loonen (@facultyofartsug.bsky.social) argues that #Greenland should be for the Greenlanders. He often visits the #Arctic and sees the value of the Greenlanders having control over their natural environment 🌱❄️👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- Maria van Leeuwe, representing the Faculty of Arts/the Arctic Centre! 👇
- How does sea ice and the composition of algal communities influence the climate of #Antarctica? ❄️ Researchers Jacqueline Stefels and Maria van Leeuwe (@sciencenewsroom-ug.bsky.social) are on a research expedition to find out. They hope it will help protect biodiversity 👇 www.rug.nl/fse/news/cli...
- Kom naar de volgende Spraakmakende Boeken lezing op donderdag, 22 jan! Prof. dr. Remco Breuker @remcobreuker.bsky.social (hoogleraar Koreastudies aan de Uni Leiden) vertelt je over het boek De vegetariër (2016) van Han Kang! 19.45 uur; Offerhauszaal, Academiegebouw. 👇 www.rug.nl/society-busi...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenHumanist Yearning as Political Epistemology: Inanna Hamati-Ataya's (@berytia.bsky.social) inaugural lecture introducing her vision for a new field of knowledge: Global Political Anthropology books.ugp.rug.nl/ugp/catalog/... @cirr-ug.bsky.social @facultyofartsug.bsky.social @unigroningen.bsky.social
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenNew article on Advance Access: Marc Jaffré on 'Sociability and Diplomacy at Louis XIII’s Court, 1610–1643' academic.oup.com/ehr/advance-... @facultyofartsug.bsky.social #earlymodern #courtstudies
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenToday #ESNS starts in Groningen! 🎷💃 As UG, we are collaborating with the festival with two initiatives: ESNS talks on 15 January (free access!), where the music industry meets research, and a podcast episode about the collaboration. Read more and join us at ESNS! 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- ‘The sector must reinvent itself very quickly, and for that you need out-of-the-box thinkers,' Network of Humanitarian Action director Nadine Voelkner (@rug.nl) on looking at humanitarian crises from different angles. Read more www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat... 📸 Henk Veenstra
- Weather update ☃️ On Monday 12, the exams scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and between 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. are cancelled. The UG bildings are open, but the advice is to work from home in the morning. More information 👇 www.rug.nl/news/2026/01...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenVerandert Groningstalige #muziek de houding van mensen tegenover elkaar en hun streektaal? Dat onderzoekt Aurélie Joubert (@facultyofartsug.bsky.social): 'mensen die een Groningstalig concert positief beleven, zijn ook positiever over het Gronings.' 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat... #Groningen
- Fijne feestdagen! | Happy holidays! ❄️☃️🌲
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenWhat if AI-driven models could help people with language disorders – e.g. with a smartphone app? 🗣️ Researcher Frank Tsiwah (@facultyofartsug.bsky.social) is exploring various ways to make this happen. ‘If it can make a single life better, then it will be worth it.’ 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenStudenten, stadjers en Knol's Koek: het zijn de ingrediënten voor de nieuwste aflevering van de podcast RUG & Co. 🎧 Centraal staat de samenwerking tussen de RUG en de @gemgroningen.bsky.social in het project "Samen leven, samen onderzoeken". Luister nu! 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of Groningen👀 Look what 🎅 has broght just before Christmas 🎁: a brand new Research Master in Natural Language Processing at @facultyofartsug.bsky.social @rug.nl Program: www.rug.nl/masters/natu... Applications (2026/2027) are open! Come and study with us (you will also learn why we have a 🐮 in our logo)
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of Groningenintroducing amazing films to students in a cinema is one of the major perks of my job
- Heads of state, international organizations, municipalities...virtually everywhere, people are talking about the importance of biodiversity & measures to combat climate change. However, hardly any steps are being taken. Ecolinguist Matt Drury (@rug.nl) knows why. 👇 www.rug.nl/let/onze-fac...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of Groningen✨ It's happening ✨ Curious to meet our new colleague? Stay tuned! #HAICu @facultyofartsug.bsky.social @gronlp.bsky.social #NLProc #LLMs #CulturalHeritage
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenThe words we use, such as wife beater, can have negative connotations that reinforce harmful ideas 🗣️ Nevertheless, according to Prof. Janet Fuller (@facultyofartsug.bsky.social), we can also use words to challenge ideas and effect change in society 🔄👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of Groningen@janapflaeging.bsky.social presented our series PATHWAYS TO MULTIMODALITY, co-edited by John A. Bateman, Hartmut Stöckl, @neous.bsky.social — we welcome new book proposals! Thanks to @facultyofartsug.bsky.social for the delicious snacks and a wonderful conference! #Multimodality #ICOM #Groningen
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenNine UG researchers have been awarded a Dutch Research Council (NWO) Vidi grant of up to €850k 🎉 Their research focuses on cynicism and climate action, autonomous robots swarms for infrastructure inspection and healthy sugars for a healthy gut, among other topics 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenData storage within our own borders: not only an EU goal, but also one of the UG. By 2030, we want to have full control over our #data 💾 Oskar Gstrein is working with colleagues to find the best approach: 'It is wonderful the board recognizes the importance' 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- Dutch Elections 2025 – Everything You Need to Know! 16 Oct @ 8PM, Marie Lokezaal, Harmonie building. With the Dutch general elections around the corner, this event offers an essential overview of the key players, issues, and debates shaping the 2025 campaign. @rug.nl www.rug.nl/let/onze-fac...
- The event is part of the Election Spotlight series, organised by the RUG Faculty of Arts, the Democracy and Governance theme at the Rudolf Agricola School, ESN Groningen and De Groninger Studenten Bond.
- 🎞️ Join us for a Cinema Politica Screening of The Ride Ahead (2024)! This documentary follows the ongoing work of GenZ accessibility activist, Samuel Habib. Tonight, 9 October @ 19:00 to 21:30, Marie Loke Room, Harmonie Building, Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 26, Groningen 👇 www.rug.nl/let/onze-fac...
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@rug.nl @facultyofartsug.bsky.social #SPRAAKLAB is bij de #TochtOmDeNoord bij #ErfgoedInGroningen (Berlagehuis te Usquert)! - Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenHappy to share this term-card for History and Theory of IR colloquium (org by G. Marques Pedro and A. Nohr, @facultyofartsug.bsky.social @cirr-ug.bsky.social). Patricia Owens on Erased, Alanna O'Malley on the invisible UN, Carmen Chas on intl law, and more - not to be missed for those in NL!
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenIn twee jaar tijd de verhalen van minstens honderd betrokkenen bij de #gaswinning in #Groningen vastleggen: dat is het doel van het project Ooggetuigen van de Gaswinning, waar studenten en onderzoekers van @facultyofartsug.bsky.social aan werken 👇 www.rug.nl/let/onze-fac...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenIt's the end of the day, but this morning I got a pretty good news: I've been awarded an #NVIDIA DGX Spark as part of the #NVIDIA Academic Grant Program to run LLM experiments on Cultural Heritage data @gronlp.bsky.social @facultyofartsug.bsky.social #HAICu
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenSpoke with @rtl.nl yesterday about ABC 'suspending' Jimmy Kimmel's show, the perception that undue political pressure is being placed on media outlets and the corporations that own them, and warily watching to see what might come next www.rtl.nl/nieuws/buite... @facultyofartsug.bsky.social
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenJoin us for the European Researchers' Night 2025 in Forum Groningen 🙌 Everybody is welcome, whether you are a researcher, student or just interested in all kinds of science 🧪 Get your tickets now 🎟️ forum.nl/nl/agenda/eu...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenToday we were at #CLIN35 hosted by @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social - as always: great interactions, meeting old friends/colleagues, and lots of presentations from us @facultyofartsug.bsky.social
- #Science and #art can lead to beautiful things! Over the past two years, PhD candidate in Media Studies Marije Miedema and theater maker Mees van den Bergh have joined forces. The result is the theatrical audio installation "Future of the Past." Learn more 👇 www.rug.nl/news/2025/09... 📸Reyer Boxem
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenI talked about my experience publishing a book in open access with @mitpress.bsky.social #OpenScience @operaseu.bsky.social @facultyofartsug.bsky.social @rug.nl www.rug.nl/library/open...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenThe Research Colloquium in Film and Audiovisual Media is back! Check out the schedule for the upcoming semester. We have an exciting lineup of international speakers who will be sharing their latest research. @facultyofartsug.bsky.social @rug.nl
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenHow have cryptocurrencies fared under the #Trump led American government? 🌐 According to political economist Malcolm Campbell-Verduyn (@facultyofartsug.bsky.social) it has gotten 'much worse': 'The American government is now leading the fraud.' 👇 www.rug.nl/news/2025/08...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenRUG-onderzoeker Canan Çakirlar (@facultyofartsug.bsky.social) onderzocht overblijfselen van de 'terpenhond' uit Ferwert 🐶 Het skelet is te zien in het Fries Museum. Zij zoeken nu een naam voor de hond. Help jij mee? Dien je suggestie in via de website 👇 www.friesmuseum.nl/collectie/ob...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenWhat does the multifaceted reality of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) look like? 🌍 UG researchers Pieter Nanninga (@facultyofartsug.bsky.social) and Joram Tarusarira (@rcsunigroningen.bsky.social) hosted a training course for Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff 👇 www.rug.nl/let/onze-fac...
- What is the role of humanities knowledge in a museum that is increasingly being created through shared authorship? And what place is there for imagination or fantasy amid all these different interests and expectations? Find the answers during the Arts Lecture! 👇 www.rug.nl/let/letteren...
- 📸 Sake Elzinga / Drents Museum
- Wat is de rol van geesteswetenschappelijke kennis in een museum dat steeds meer ontstaat via gedeeld auteurschap? En welke plaats is er voor verbeelding of fantasie te midden van al deze verschillende belangen en verwachtingen? Vind de antwoorden tijdens de Letterenlezing! www.rug.nl/let/letteren...
- 📸 Sake Elzinga / Drents Museum
- This summer, the @rug.nl & @umcgroningen.bsky.social are again present @ Noorderzon. Join discussions with scientists and attend interesting lectures. No Dutch? No problem! There is a programme for non-Dutchies, too! Researchers from the Faculty of Arts are also present! 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenGreat news! Eleven UG/UMCG researchers receive an NWO Veni grant of up to €320.000 for their research proposals. Congratulations! 🎉 The research proposals cover various topics, from the study of exoplanet atmospheres to the reliability of AI digital forensics 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of Groningen#ACL2025 has just finished and it was great to meet with old friends and connect with new colleagus. In case you missed our papers/presentations, this was us 🐮👇 @facultyofartsug.bsky.social
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenIn our “Meeting with...” video on political expertise, Piero Tortola (@facultyofartsug.bsky.social) dives into the complex dynamic between policymakers, experts, and citizens during the pandemic. What made it complex? It was a multidimensional crisis. 👇 Watch the full video here: shorturl.at/k2Exf
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenTeam @rug.nl @facultyofartsug.bsky.social #SPRAAKLAB is klaar voor de #ZwarteCross 2025! Kom langs op de theaterweide voor een echo van je tong, een gratis tattoo, en nog veel meer!
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenWhat does the EU public think about COVID-19 experts? Using a multi-level mini-public approach, Benjamin Leruth and Piero Tortola explore how EU citizens view the credibility and influence of experts in shaping COVID-19 policy decisions. Read more here: shorturl.at/bFiQi
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenDe RUG start vanaf 2026 met een nieuw bachelorprogramma Fries in Groningen bij @facultyofartsug.bsky.social. In de bachelor bestuderen toekomstige studenten de Friese taal en cultuur, maar ook het landschap en de samenleving van Friesland 👇 www.rug.nl/let/onze-fac...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenLast Friday, we celebrated the Ceremony of Merits 🙌 We would like to congratulate Jana Hölthower (FEB) on winning the new Nicolaas Mulerius Fund Dissertation Prize, and the winners of the GUF-100 prizes for excellent students. Read the recap 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenGood news! @v-lucquiault.bsky.social will start her @rug.nl @facultyofartsug.bsky.social PhD in the Humanities project with @defneabur.bsky.social and myself: www.nwo.nl/nieuws/finan...
- 🥳 More good news! The Digital Literacy Coalition (DLC), committed to increasing digital skills in Groningen & North Drenthe, receives substantial financial support from Nij Begun! @rug.nl @mjbroersma.bsky.social Learn more about the project 👇 www.rug.nl/let/onze-fac...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenPrachtig dat we door de Sociale Agenda van Nij Begun vanaf september met diverse regionale partners aan de slag kunnen om het #Gronings en #Drents terug in de basisscholen te krijgen (en te helpen via digitale technieken)! @rug.nl @facultyofartsug.bsky.social www.nijbegun.nl/2025/07/uitv...
- Amazing news! The JUST ART consortium, led by prof Ann-Sophie Lehmann (Art History & Material Culture @rug.nl), receives €6,8 mil from the Dutch Research Council to put art at the center of climate justice, from Aruba to the Wadden Islands. Read more about the project 👇 www.rug.nl/let/onze-fac...
- Congrats to Khalaf Alkhalaf (MOS/IRIO) for winning Alumnus of the Year 2025 @rug.nl! 🥳👏 Khalaf receives the award for his commitment to providing good care & guidance to refugees in the NL and the inspiring way in which he shares his experiences and knowledge! Read more 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
- 📅 Join the public lecture by prof Henrike Lähnemann @ox.ac.uk, titled "Early modern code-switching between Latin & the vernacular: a Low German religious community investigated." 10 July, 4:30-5:30 PM, Van der Leeuw hall, Academy Building. @rug.nl @oxmedstud.bsky.social More info 👉 lnkd.in/eQDev2ih
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenNieuw onderzoeksrapport: Fleur Valk en ik duiden anti-institutionele tendensen in Nederland vanuit religiewetenschappelijk perspectief. In opdracht van @minbzk.bsky.social en namens de @facultyofartsug.bsky.social. Het volledige rapport is hier beschikbaar: research.rug.nl/en/publicati...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenWaar een @rug.nl @facultyofartsug.bsky.social mobiel lab al niet toe kan leiden :). We hebben niet alleen 1000en tongecho's gegeven en 1000+ proefpersonen getest, maar nu is er ook nog een mooi (OA) artikel (@tejarebernik.bsky.social) over verschenen: link.springer.com/article/10.3...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of Groningen📢 New focus paper! Elizaveta Gaufman and Martijn Schoonvelde, at @facultyofartsug.bsky.social, reveal that proximity, shared nationality or gender, can boost the credibility of online content, even when it’s misleading. EU policies must adapt. How? Find out here: regroup-horizon.eu/publications...
- Dialogenreeks sociale veiligheid van start! Join the conversation 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/pol...
- Social safety dialogue series kicks off today! Join the conversation 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/pol...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenCredits to: Work package lead: @benleruth.bsky.social, @facultyofartsug.bsky.social Work package members: @eulaliarubio.bsky.social, @andreaseisl.bsky.social @delorsinstitute.bsky.social @natsty.bsky.social, @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social @eui-schuman.bsky.social, @lorenzociccio.bsky.social
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenFascinating research by Mladen Popović (@rcsunigroningen.bsky.social) and other (UG) researchers: with an #AI model, they show that many of the Dead Sea Scrolls are olden than previously thought and fragments date from the time of their authors! 📜 More 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat... #bible #Science 🧪
- A photo exhibition, created as a visual complement to the @sggroningen.bsky.social lecture “How to rebuild a country after war?” with Middle East expert Kiki Santing, is currently on display in the canteen in the Harmonie building & will remain there until the end of June. Stop by!📸 Courtney Bonneau
- Kom naar de #SpraakmakendeBoeken Jong lezing 👇 Erna Sassen: Neem nooit een beste vriend (Leopold, 2022) en Ludwig Volbeda: Oever (Querido, 2024) 📅 5 juni 🕰️ 19.45-21.00 uur 📍 Aula, Academiegebouw Meer info 👉 www.rug.nl/society-busi...
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- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenWaar komt al die literatuur toch vandaan? Of eigenlijk: hoe werkt inspiratie in de letteren? Die vraag staat centraal tijdens het gastschrijverschap van de nieuwe Gastschrijver van de @rug.nl: Joost Oomen! Meer weten? > sggroningen.nl/nl/blog/joos...
- Mooi interview in @nrc.nl met Karène Sanchez-Summerer & Mayada Madbouly @rug.nl: MENA-festival In Nederland worden steeds vaker festivals georganiseerd die zich richten tot de MENA-regio. Maar culturele representatie, stereotypering & generalisering zijn er een uitdaging.👇 www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
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- Hoe maak je moeilijke thema’s toch bespreekbaar? Hoe respecteer je elkaars verschil in perspectief? Hoe kun je succesvol samenwerken ondanks meningsverschillen? Door in dialoog te gaan. Bezoek nu de nieuwe programmapagina van sociale veiligheid op de RUG. 👇 rug.nl/socialsafety
- How do you discuss difficult issues? How do you respect each other's differences in perspective? How do you work together successfully despite differences of opinion? – By engaging in dialogue. Visit the new @rug.nl Social Safety website 👇 rug.nl/socialsafety
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenCongratulations to all those elected in the university elections yesterday! 👏 We thank those who were up for election, the Central Electoral Committee and of course everybody that voted! 😀 The election results are available on My University and Brightspace ✅👇 student.portal.rug.nl/infonet/stud...
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenLooking forward to welcome @siculovevo.bsky.social tomorrow at the HTIR Colloquium in Groningen. Come and learn about the fascinating history of oceanic pollution and environmentalism! @facultyofartsug.bsky.social @cirr-ug.bsky.social
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenHeb jij al gestemd?! Je kunt nog stemmen tot en met morgen! ✅ / Have you voted yet?! You can still vote until 16 May ✅
- The university elections have started! Cast your vote now for the University Council, Faculty Councils and or Employee Councils! 🗳️✅ Go to 👉 rug.nl/vote #VoteUG2025
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenI am happy to share that I received a SSH XS Grant (50K) from NWO to analyse how and why Dutch and Swiss parties engage with non-resident citizens and who makes these decisions. A big thanks to my former and current colleagues in the P&S Chair Group at @facultyofartsug.bsky.social for their support.
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenThe university elections have started! Cast your vote now for the University Council, Faculty Councils and or Employee Councils! 🗳️✅ Go to 👉 rug.nl/vote #VoteUG2025
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenIn de zoektocht naar #veiligheid verschuift de machtsbalans in Europa en tussen Europa en andere machtsblokken 🌍 Pieter de Wilde (@facultyofartsug.bsky.social) onderzoekt de effecten op de democratie: 'De polariserende thema’s gaan naar de achtergrond.' 👇 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat... #Europa
- Reposted by Faculty of Arts - University of GroningenMy 'Contemporary Complex Cinema' course slide for tomorrow's event promoting our 'Film and Contemporary AV Media' MA Track @facultyofartsug.bsky.social
