Like other universities, VU Amsterdam is also exploring the possibilities of collaborating with the Ministry of Defense. VU Amsterdam boasts diverse expertise and conducts extensive interdisciplinary research in medicine, law, psychology, history, philosophy, physiology, political science, engineering, and business administration. This knowledge can be combined and applied to foster a resilient and safe society in times of geopolitical tension, societal division, and instability. The Dutch Ministry of Defense is thus becoming more visible on our campus, and this raises quite a few questions.
Questions such as, "Does our university contribute to the militarization of society?"
And what would such a collaboration look like?
What will students notice?
What exactly will VU Amsterdam further develop or offer?
And how does this development relate to our university's ambition to be a Peace University?"
It's high time for clarification and to ask all your questions. Join us on January 28th for this discussion about the Center for Defense and Resilient Society at VU Amsterdam, organized by SRVU and 3D, with VU staff members involved in this project.
Speakers:
Wolfgang Wagner, Professor of International Security
Marie-Anne Reijen, Program Manager Secure & Inclusive Society
Yarin Eski, Associate Professor of Public Administration
Moderator: Miranda van Holland