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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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How did fast fashion become so big?
Historian Ben Wubs explains how the fashion industry came to be so big and why, despite concerns about pollution, we continue to buy in huge quantities.
- Thursday 25 Jun 2026
- In practice
High quality workshop on Global Health Economics in low- and middle-income countries
ESE and RGHI jointly hosted a workshop about some of the most pressing challenges facing health systems in resource-constrained settings.
- Tuesday 23 Jun 2026
- General
Why most Dutch pop artists cannot make a living from their music
Big Dutch pop artists such as Guus Meeuwis, Suzan & Freek and Roxy Dekker make a comfortable living. But for most musicians, this is not the case.
- Tuesday 23 Jun 2026
- Podcast