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PhD defence M. El Hadouchi 22 January 2026 11:45 - 13:15

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Programme

PhD defence by M. El Hadouchi

PhD Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences

Supervisors:

  • prof.dr. J.H. van Dieen
  • prof.dr. C. Veenhof
  • dr. H. Kiers

The PhD defence can be followed online as well

About PhD defence M. El Hadouchi

Starting date

  • 22 January 2026

Time

  • 11:45 - 13:15

Location

  • VU Main Building

Address

  • De Boelelaan 1105
  • 1081 HV Amsterdam

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