The faculty is characterized by a broad perspective and a wide range of themes, theories, and research methods. The research conducted within the various research institutes of the faculty is extensive, innovative, and has a strong international focus.
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Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR)
Research at the AISSR (UvA) focuses on contemporary societies and their interrelationships from historical, comparative and empirical perspectives.