Echoes of Change: Prenatal Screening & Thoraco-Abdominal Anomalies
An expert-led lecture at the University of Amsterdam exploring advances in prenatal screening and the clinical management of congenital thoraco-abdominal anomalies. The talk covers cutting-edge diagnostics, ethical considerations, and practical implications for patient care.
Strategy Meets Organisational Reality: Transformation in Practice
Explore how strategic intent translates into real-world change within organisations. This session at A'DAM Tower examines common barriers, adoption challenges, and practical steps to land transformation in practice, with insights on governance, capability building, and execution.
Tangled in Transcription: Transcription Factors in Tomato Trichomes
This University of Amsterdam seminar explores how transcription factors regulate tomato Type VI glandular trichome development and specialized metabolism, unveiling regulatory networks in plant biology. Expect insights into crop traits and metabolic pathways within a research context.
Onder hoogspanning: energiecrisis als wapen
Public debate at De Balie in Amsterdam exploring how the energy crisis is framed as a weapon and what a free, open discourse should look like. A sharp panel discussing energy policy, media framing, and democratic accountability in a contemporary urban setting.
GJH and Anxiety: Impact on Daily Functioning and Social Participation
A research-focused talk at the University of Amsterdam examining how Generalised Joint Hypermobility (GJH) and anxiety affect daily functioning, social participation, and sport involvement in adolescents and young adults. Experts discuss implications for care, education, and daily life.
In gesprek met Nita Liem
Join a moderated conversation with Nita Liem at De Balie in Amsterdam as they explore the need for free, public debate. An insightful discussion on democracy, media, and open dialogue in contemporary society, inviting questions from the audience.
The State of the Internet 2026 with Fieke Jansen
A tech-focused lecture at Waag FutureLab in Amsterdam exploring the state of the internet in 2026, presented by researcher Fieke Jansen.
Music and political imprisonment in Pinochet’s Chile
An academic lecture at the University of Amsterdam examining how music intersected with political oppression under Pinochet's regime, including cases of imprisonment and cultural resistance. Scholars discuss music's role in dissent and how sound shaped resistance in Chile.
Open Joodse Huizen 2026 Verhalen Verzet Programma
Open Joodse Huizen 2026 presents a programme of stories and reflections on Jewish history and resistance in Amsterdam. Through talks and guided visits to historic houses, it reveals personal narratives that shaped the city’s heritage.
Facts and myths: Police and DV support services
Join a free, informational session debunking myths about police procedures and victim-support services after domestic violence. The talk outlines how help is accessed, what survivors can expect, and how communities can respond, hosted aboard Buurtboot in Amsterdam.
Simone de Beauvoirs ‘De tweede sekse’ herverteld
A thought-provoking lecture at De Balie revisits Simone de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex, reframing gender, freedom and public debate for today’s audience. Expect a lively discussion in Amsterdam about feminist philosophy and how the classic text speaks to contemporary society.
Machine Learning for Network Slice Resource Management
Explore how machine learning can optimize network slice resource management at the University of Amsterdam. The talk covers models, practical challenges, and deployment considerations for next-generation telecom systems, with implications for scalable networks.
AI at War – with Shane Harris
A De Balie lecture titled 'AI at War' with journalist Shane Harris, examining how artificial intelligence reshapes modern conflict, governance, and public discourse. The talk invites a lively, free public discussion on AI’s political and security implications and the ethics of autonomous systems.
Dynamics of media and public agendas in EU–China trade
An academic lecture from the University of Amsterdam analyzing how media coverage, political messaging, and public agendas shape EU–China trade relations from a European perspective. The talk examines media framing, policy implications, and journalism’s role in shaping international diplomacy and trade outcomes.
The ‘Elite’ as Delicate Beast
An academic lecture at the University of Amsterdam examining how the concept of the 'elite' operates as a delicate social construct. The talk blends philosophy and sociology to explore power, perception, and vulnerability in contemporary elites.
The John Adams presents Evan Osnos: Shadows of the American Dream
Evan Osnos' Shadows of the American Dream unfolds at Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam, a piercing lecture on inequality, ambition and opportunity that riffs on Langston Hughes and asks what the dream costs the many.
Science & Cocktails: Is Dutch democracy at risk?
Science and Cocktails unfolds at Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam as Sarah de Lange leads a provocative talk on whether Dutch democracy is at risk, pairing smoky cocktails and live music with sharp, accessible science.
ACLE & ABS Finance Group Seminar: Iñaki Aldasoro (BIS)
An academic lecture at the University of Amsterdam as part of the ACLE & ABS Finance Group, featuring Iñaki Aldasoro (BIS). The talk covers current topics in finance and central banking, with a Q&A session to follow.
Patient-friendly ketogenic diet for epilepsy: development and preclinical validation
At the University of Amsterdam, this lecture presents a patient-friendly ketogenic diet for epilepsy, outlining development and preclinical validation. The talk connects nutrition science to potential clinical practice, covering study design, mechanisms, and anticipated patient benefits.
Reactive crystallization of chiral molecules
A university lecture at the University of Amsterdam on reactive crystallization of chiral molecules, detailing how asymmetry can be amplified and deracemization achieved through reaction pathways. The talk covers mechanisms, experimental approaches, and implications for synthesis and materials science.
An immune symphony: antibody isotypes and inflammation
At the University of Amsterdam, this science lecture explores how antibody isotypes and subclasses influence inflammatory responses. The talk covers mechanisms, recent findings, and potential therapeutic implications in an accessible campus setting.
Unraveling Coronary Vasomotor Dysfunction in Angina (NOCAD)
A university-hosted lecture at the University of Amsterdam exploring coronary vasomotor dysfunction in patients with angina and non-obstructive coronary artery disease (NOCAD). The talk covers latest research, diagnostic approaches, and implications for treatment and patient care in clinical cardiology.
Living and active polymers in complex environments
This University of Amsterdam lecture explores living and active polymers in complex environments, examining how polymer chains adapt to crowded, multi-component systems. The talk highlights recent advances in polymer dynamics, self-assembly, and functional soft materials with implications for biotechnology and materials science.
Kennismakers: blik op femicide
A focused Kennismakers discussion at De Balie in Amsterdam examining femicide, its social roots, and how public dialogue can shape policy and prevention. Scholars, activists, and practitioners explore accountability, protection, and concrete steps for change.
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