As social scientists, we have a social responsibility. We are not only interested in how society works and why society changes. We are also concerned with the influence of changes on human behaviour and society and how our knowledge can contribute to our common well-being.
Societal recognition
A number of ESSB sociologists and public administrators occupy an important position in society. Below is a selection of the social nominations of ESSB members.
Prof. dr. Pearl Dykstra
Alumnus High level Group of Scientific Advisors for the European Commission
Prof. dr. Godfried Engbersen
Member of The Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR)
Prof. dr. Romke van der Veen
Member of The Social and Economic Council (SER)
- Prof. dr. Martijn van der SteenMember of the Health and Society Council
- Iliass el HadiouiMember of the Education Council
- Prof. dr. Menno FengerChairman of Knowledge Platform Work & Income
- Prof. dr. Sandra van ThielChairman Scientific Advisory Board Police
- Prof. dr. Ferry de KosterMember of the Research Council Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV)
- Prof. dr. Renske KeizerAppointed to the Science Committee of The Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (NIDI-KNAW)