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About our research

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With more than 3,000 scientists, we conduct research where we aim to make societal impact and contribute to the major challenges of our time.

Erasmus Professors
An Erasmus Professor is a distinguished professor who works in a transdisciplinary way to achieve societal impact on strategic themes that are crucial to the EU
Professors by Special Appointment Erasmus University Rotterdam
External organisations (legal entities) may ask the Executive Board to appoint a Professor by Special Appointment at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Beadle's Office
The Beadle’s Office organises academic ceremonies such as PhD defence ceremonies, inaugural speeches, Dies Natalis and more.

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Rich and poor are dropping out: is the Netherlands growing apart?
The gap between rich and poor is growing in the Netherlands. More people are dropping out of society. Political philosopher Jamie van der Klaauw explains why.
- Wednesday 9 Jul 2025
- Explained
ESHCC contributes to €6.8 Million DECIDE initiative
ESHCC joins €6.8M DECIDE project to democratise AI, empowering citizens in transparent decision-making and tackling societal challenges.
- Tuesday 8 Jul 2025
- Press release
EUR part of NWA-ORC grant for “Traumascapes” project
ESHCC researchers join a €6.75M project on “traumascapes” to explore how sites of trauma are valued, shared and visited, especially through tourism.
- Monday 7 Jul 2025
- Press release