This site uses cookies. By visiting this site you are consenting to the use of cookies on this site.
I accept cookies
More information
VU Stories
Alumni Stories
NL
NL
Home
VU Stories
Alumni Stories
Home
Culture
Culture
Caught in a web of disadvantage
Jessica Brouwer
18 January 2021
Halleh Ghorashi takes a stand against the negative portrayal of refugees and migrants and fights for diversity and inclusion.
Three remarkable anecdotes about the VU
Marjolein de Jong
20 October 2020
Three people that have made the VU’s history their life’s work elaborate on their favorite interesting anecdotes.
‘Invest now in digital skills for the elderly’
Omayra Mac Donald
8 April 2020
The far-reaching government measures for the coronavirus outbreak are making personal contact very difficult for elderly. How can we contribute?
Back to the origins of eroticism? Sexperiment!
Marjolein de Jong
17 December 2019
We seem to have a limited view of what sexuality is, according to philosopher Ype de Boer.
'I traded business for television'
Marjolein de Jong
30 October 2019
Sandra Ysbrandy had worked her way up the ladder at Rabobank, however she decided to set a radical new course for her career.
VU Stories
How theologian Gerko lost his faith
Marjolein de Jong
5 October 2019
Gerko Tempelman attended the Vrije Universiteit to get a degree in theology, but lost his faith along the way.
Susanne makes a living handling death
Marjolein de Jong
5 September 2019
Susanne Duijvestein decided to make a radical career change and became a funeral director. Her mission? To change the world of funeral service.
VU Stories
The amateur archaeologist’s online museum
Marjolein de Jong
26 August 2019
Up until recently, archaeological finds made by hobbyist archaeologists would mostly lay around collecting dust in people’s attics.
'I didn't want to be the token Moroccan'
Marjolein de Jong
14 August 2019
Mustapha Abdellati, the only partner of Moroccan descant working for E&Y Nederland, is putting effort into creating greater workplace diversity.
'I was pelted with tomatoes at a hearing once'
Marjolein de Jong
19 March 2019
Marry de Gaay Fortman is a partner at Houthoff and recently wrote the book about life at the top.
1
2
3
You're on page
4
5
1
2
3
You're on page
4
5
Latest posts
'WE WOMEN ARE CAPABLE OF ACHIEVING FAR MORE THAN WE OFTEN THINK'
16 February 2025
Healthcare, education, and AI: Professor Elly Konijn on social robots.
16 February 2025
‘Women still do not receive the same healthcare as men’
16 February 2025
Ricky Mohabbat’s Journey: From Vocational School to University, but Always Feeling Like an Imposter
16 February 2025
Psychologist David van den Berg: 'We must stop reducing people to a label'
15 February 2025