News overview

The promotion of the Dutch professional football club Telstar to the Eredivisie is a source of pride and solidarity, but the economic impact remains limited.

Can films and TV series help people come out and increase positive attitudes towards the queer community? PhD candidate Bartosz Zerebecki is researching this.

Dennis Huisman discusses how advanced algorithms contribute to improving the reliability and efficiency of the Dutch railway network with Erasmus Magazine.

Casper de Vries of Erasmus School of Economics warns in HP/De Tijd for a medium-term recession due to trade policy, ageing, and global economic shifts.

Violi discusses the crucial role of the International Court of Justice in upholding international law and promoting justice.

In 2025, Risbo has started with a book club as part of the SUTQ programme. Madeleine Merkx tells about her experiences.

Will Taghi be left without a lawyer? Joost Nan on the right to legal assistance and a fair trial.

Hilde Sennema shows in her new book that Rotterdam’s post-war reconstruction stems from centuries of urban development and calls for a more nuanced view.

Academic freedom is under pressure both globally and in the Netherlands, due to political interference and internal tensions within universities.

Martin de Jong and Roza Behroozi look into the business models of European micro states.