News and stories about Vital Cities and Citizens

An overview of the Learning for Equality Symposium 2025

The SSH-raad interviewed researchers Dr. Annabel Vreeker, Dr. Julia Wittmayer, and Dr. Jan Fransen about what is needed to make cities future-proof.

On March 13, 75 researchers and stakeholders gathered at Erasmus University for a crucial conversation on the future of engaged and interdisciplinary research.

To explore the growing challenges faced by researchers, the four Erasmus Initiatives are organising an event

Childcare improves school performance but only slightly reduces socioeconomic inequality. Additional measures are needed.

A blogpost about doing research in the Pauluskerk in Rotterdam, focusing on systemic challenges and survival stories of the visitors.

Blogpost about the importance of centering justice in transitions, urging a deeper, context-driven approach to address environmental and social inequities.

She focuses on leadership in digital transitions, digital innovations and transformation of public services, with a particular focus on decentralised government

Thanks to his research, we better understand why trust in politics is often linked to education

Climares investigates climate risks faced in five African countries, aiming to mobilize communities to strengthen climate resilience.