'Early Muslims were actually open to knowledge and stories from outside'
Religious studies scholar Yusuf Çelik researches Jewish influences on Islam.
Identity
VU alumna Nynke Sietsma wrote a book about her deceased son
Journalist Nynke Sietsma (43) lost her son Berend to cancer at the age of four and wrote the poignant book B.
Writer Joke J. Hermsen on nostalgia: 'We all long for a lost time.'
For Joke J. Hermsen, studying at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam felt like being reborn. „I came home to myself.”
Millennial Pastor David van der Meulen: A Modern Beacon in the City
David van der Meulen isn’t a typical pastor. He doesn't align with one church and mostly connects with millennials that don’t identify with religion.
‘More and more people will fall in love with chatbots’
According to Assistant Professor of philosophy Lisa Bastian, our norms as to what constitutes a good relationship are due a good shake-up.
‘Love helps humankind survive’
From an evolutionary point of view, there is a lot left to be said about love, according to Professor of Evolutionary Psychology Mark van Vugt.
Availability of university admission essential for refugees
Halleh Ghorashi fled to the Netherlands from Iran in the 1980s and became professor of diversity and integration at VU Amsterdam.
‘I write to deal with life’
This academic year, Gustaaf Peek will be taking on the role of Vrije Schrijver (Writer in Residence) at VU Amsterdam. How does he view this role?
‘People’s faith may change, but they don’t become unbelievers’
Professor André van der Braak does research into the fact that it is becoming more normal to combine religions, something he does in practice too.
‘I have learnt to press on when things get tough’
Rowan Blijd discusses topical issues as a media maker. Last week, the moving documentary, Silent Life about her stillborn son Amari, was released.
