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Faculty of Arts - University of Groningen @facultyofartsug.bsky.social · Jan 29
🎙️Listen to the our #podcast #epic F.A.I.L., an exploration of failure, growth & how we perceive setbacks & resilience in the dynamic world of academia. Available on all major podcast platforms. 👇
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In today’s dynamic world of academia, success is often glamorised, while failure is stigmatised and hidden. #epicF.A.I.L. (epic First Attempt In Learning) seeks to challenge this narrative by bringing...
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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
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How streaming affects musicians, and what they can do about it
Podcast Episode · The Human Interface Podcast · 01/22/2026 · 31m
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January 28, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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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 👇
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Digitalisering drijft kansarme burgers soms in het nauw
Digitale inclusie blijkt voor volwassenen met beperkte basisvaardigheden zelden een vrije keuze te zijn. Kansarme burgers worden zo in het nauw gedreven....
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January 26, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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My 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/...
Humanist Yearning as Political Epistemology | University of Groningen Press
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January 21, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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Opinion | 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 🌱❄️👇
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January 26, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Maria van Leeuwe, representing the Faculty of Arts/the Arctic Centre! 👇
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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 👇
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January 20, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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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. 👇
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De vegetariër - Prof. dr. Remco Breuker
De vegetariër - Prof. dr. Remco Breuker
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January 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Humanist 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/...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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New article on Advance Access: Marc Jaffré on 'Sociability and Diplomacy at Louis XIII’s Court, 1610–1643'

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#earlymodern #courtstudies
Sociability and Diplomacy at Louis XIII’s Court, 1610–1643*
Abstract. This article examines diplomatic sociability at the court of Louis XIII. Through an analysis of the tools, settings and shapes of ambassadorial s
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January 13, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Today #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! 👇
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January 14, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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‘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.
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📸 Henk Veenstra
January 13, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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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 👇
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January 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Verandert 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.' 👇
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#Groningen
January 8, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Fijne feestdagen! | Happy holidays! ❄️☃️🌲
December 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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What 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.’ 👇
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December 16, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Studenten, 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! 👇
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December 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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👀 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)
Natural Language Processing
How do you build Large Language Models? How do humans experience Natural Language Processing (NLP) applications in their daily lives? And how can we...
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December 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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introducing amazing films to students in a cinema is one of the major perks of my job
December 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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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. 👇
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Taal verraadt intenties
Taal verraadt intenties. Gezaghebbende wereldleiders, internationale organisaties, landen, bedrijven, provincies, gemeenten… bijna overal spreekt men zich...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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✨ It's happening ✨ Curious to meet our new colleague? Stay tuned!
#HAICu @facultyofartsug.bsky.social @gronlp.bsky.social
#NLProc #LLMs #CulturalHeritage
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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The 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 🔄👇
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November 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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@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
October 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Nine 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 👇
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October 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Data 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' 👇
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October 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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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
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Dutch Elections 2025 – Everything You Need to Know
With the Dutch general elections just around the corner on October 29th, this event offers an essential overview of the key players, issues, and debates...
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October 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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🎞️ 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 👇
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Cinema Politica Screening - The Ride Ahead
Cinema Politica Groningen presents: The Ride Ahead. This documentary follows the ongoing work of GenZ accessibility activist, Samuel Habib. When Samuel...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM