Opening Academic Year 2022-2023: Science and democracy
The new academic year is starting in a world in which the international legal order and democratic values are under pressure. Internationally, due to events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but also in the Netherlands, as a result of to growing inequality, disinformation and mistrust. How can the university contribute to a resilient democracy?
Event details of
Opening Academic Year 2022-2023: Science and democracy
- Date
- 5 September 2022
- Time
- 15:00 -16:15
- Location
- Aula - Lutherse kerk
That is the question that will be central to the opening of the 2022-2023 academic year. You are cordially invited to attend the opening on Monday, 5 September in the University’s Aula, at Singel 411.
Programme
- Executive Board President Geert ten Dam discusses the importance of science for a robust democratic society
- University professor of Artificial intelligence and society Claes de Vreese talks about research into media, artificial intelligence and democracy
- Musical intermezzo by members of the student choir Amsterdam
- Professor of Media Studies Mark Deuze discusses media activism, democratic engagement and education
- Working under the name of the Kiesmannen, UvA alumni Dylan and Jochem are on a mission to stimulate young people to become actively involved in our democracy. They will close the event with their view on democracy
Afterwards there will be a chance to carry on the conversation during informal drinks at the Maagdenhuis.
Watch the Opening Academic Year
Would you like to see the opening from your computer screen? Watch the video (in Dutch) here. A link with English subtitles will follow on Thursday.
Speech Geert ten Dam
Warm welcome to campus
If you find yourself at a UvA campus between 9:00 and 16:00 on 5 September, we will roll out the red carpet for you to welcome you back and celebrate the start of the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Stop by for a free cup of coffee or a fresh juice and a snack!