The Maagdenhuis: since the early 1960’s the administrative centre of the University of Amsterdam – when youngsters, and students especially, were starting to revolt against established structures and authorities. That’s what the Maagdenhuis is best known for: its famous occupation in May 1969. Ronald Kroeze (VU Faculty of Humanities) compares the 1969 occupation with the one of 2015. Rik Peels (VU Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Religion and Theology) looks at the last occupation from a broader perspective. Does this most recent occupation show that the university, here in the Netherlands but also worldwide, is in crisis?
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AYA Science and Society Tour
What scientific stories are hidden behind the Amsterdam facades? Amsterdam Young Academy (AYA) presents the AYA Science <+> Society Tour, visiting eight locations in Amsterdam. Ronald Kroeze (VU) and Rik Peels (VU) share their insights while visiting the Maagdenhuis.
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