Zoekresultaten
24
mei
20:00
- 21:45
… 24 mei 20:00 - 21:45 Studium Generale | Debate Café Zoekresultaten When talking about human rights, we often talk about present situations for various groups. We look ahead, but hardly beyond our own generation. Should we not also consider those who don’t have a voice yet? How can we use the present to the best of our abilities to preserve human life in the future? How can we protect, safeguard and restore the commons and natural resources for our future generations if we are not … advisor to multiple lawsuits, campaigns and initiatives on human rights and a healthy environment, Rights of Nature and on institutionalizing the interests and rights of Future Generations. His passion for getting humanity back in balance with nature shows from his work as President of the Dutch National Park Dunes of Texel and as Vice Chair of the Dutch National Parks Association. This debate is part of the Human Right Week Maastricht from 22 to 26 May . See this link for the programme. Studium Generale Dominicanen …
16
apr
19:30
… 16 apr 19:30 Studium Generale | Film & Talk Zoekresultaten There is a Place on Earth is about the role of artists in wilderness conservation. The documentary takes us on a poetic journey around the world, where we meet artists who show great commitment to the environment in their extremely creative work. In the process, we experience a unique, intuitive connection to the wild – and feel the necessity to protect it. In order to make the film, interviews were held with both …
29
okt
20:00
- 21:45
… 29 okt 20:00 - 21:45 Studium Generale | Debate Café Zoekresultaten When we first heard of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual abuse, many thought this was something typical for the American film industry. But #MeToo, that has become a strong force for equality, showed that this behavior of the powerful was all around. Have we been ignorant? Did we look away too often thinking it all isn’t that bad? Now, two years after the start of #MeToo, it is important to see where we stand. When do we speak of sexual harassment? Where do we draw the line? Has anything changed? What can we do to prevent and fight it? We can change laws, but how to make a necessary cultural shift? How do we turn the tide on the abuse of power? In this debate we not only take a broad perspective but also address the issue within the university community. We want to talk about inequality in society in general, but also translate this to the working environment and …
29
okt
20:00
… 29 okt 20:00 Studium Generale | Tans Lecture Zoekresultaten After publicly clashing in a debate over the concept of Islamic reform in the Muslim world, prominent atheist philosopher Sam Harris and Islamist-turned-liberal-Muslim Maajid Nawaz reconnected several years later in an attempt at honest dialogue. Sam and Maajid explored their real or imagined divides by clearly and rationally dissecting their disagreements. Over the course of their discussions, they tackled troubling passages from the Quran, the importance of the precision of language and terms (such as … of Economics (LSE). Registration is necessary Because of security, we can only allow attendees who have registered. Bags and liquids are not allowed inside the lecture room. There will be a security check at the doors. You must identify yourself by showing a valid identity document (passport / identity card). People who do not have a valid ID will not be admitted. Please be aware that we expect a long waiting time, due to security screenings, so make sure you arrive one hour before the start . …
18
nov
19:30
- 21:45
… 18 nov 19:30 - 21:45 Studium Generale | Film Festival Zoekresultaten Due to the new Covid-19 measures, cinemas are currently closed. We have changed this event from a live event to an online event. In this third satellite event of InScience/Maastricht, we’ll explore the world of the mind and thinking from three different angles. Will deep brain stimulation change psychiatry and our concept of happiness? What did Oliver Sacks learn us about being ‘a sentient being on this beautiful planet’? And how do racial and gender biases in AI systems impact our democracy? This program is organised in close collaboration with Lumière Cinema and shows films from this year’s festival selection. Staff members of Maastricht University will introduce the films, and afterwards give a brief response to them and answer your questions. Coded Bias What does it mean when artificial intelligence (AI) …
15
mei
20:00
… the attribution problem that occurs when a person attends a few institutions in sequence; computing the longitudinal cost to society of a one's education. Hoxby explores what we learn from credible estimates of the returns to higher education. Her evidence shows that higher aptitude people earn a greater return to any marginal increase in educational resources (called single-crossing). This sets up a serious policy problem for earlier education. Professor Hoxby will also contribute to the Maastricht …
14
feb
20:30
- 22:00
… Vrijthof Theatre) Pulsating dance and electronic music in one hypnotizing synergy. With The Way You Sound Tonight , Arno Schuitemaker creates an ‘acoustic ballroom’. Five performers and their pulsating movements take the audience – sitting on two sides of the stage – into a reality that is radically carried through. There seems to be no beginning and no end. The performers keep going non-stop, bringing one-hour cycles, boundless in energy, streaming and steaming. An intensifying experience that … process of transformation; one of the most essential qualities of the house of NDT. Where previous programmes this season took us to the past and its undeniable influences on the present, Schmetterling aims to look forward and beyond. The programme shows NDT’s Sol León & Paul Lightfoot’s work Schmetterling (2010). The pieces refers to the transience of existence and the way life and death constantly cross each other’s path and is set to the music of indie rock band Magnetic Fields and composer … often visual stunning, kinetic and thought provoking. This will be his choreographic debut with NDT. With the support of and in cooperation with the Vrijthof. Studium Generale AINSI Theatre Lage Kanaaldijk 112-113 Maastricht Extra Information Dates Friday 14 february, Thursday 12 March, Friday 17 April and 23 May Costs for the whole package deal €32,- (regular price € 72,-) Registration (for students only!) Register here Return to the Studium Generale Homepage … Studium Generale | Dance … Students …
13
jan
19:30
- 21:30
… in Economics, like 'beautiful mind’ John Nash in 1994. Nearly everyone has heard of the Prisoners' Dilemma , but what is really the issue? In these lectures, we introduce the basic concepts and examine several branches of this exciting field. The individual lectures 1. Introduction to Game Theory (Thuijsman / 13 Jan) We look at the basic models of strategic competition and of fair division. 2. Applications of Cooperative Game Theory: Vaccine Distribution (Musegaas / 20 Jan) Cooperative game theory … of vaccine, leads to an increased total return. However, this cooperation is only plausible when this total return can be distributed in a stable/fair way. This makes cooperation a delicate matter. Musegaas will use some game theoretical concepts to show under which conditions such a cooperation is plausible and when it’s not. 3. Experimental Economics and Behavioral Game Theory (Riedl / 3 Feb) Casual observations suggest and economic experiments have shown that 'human players' often behave differently from 'game theory players'. In contrast to the latter, the former take into account others well-being, my feel guilt and anger, and have less cognitive calculation power. In this lecture we will …
12
nov
19:30
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… on racial (read:visible) differences, however, are alive and well in our thinking and speaking. I will argue throughout this lecture series that the European enslavement of Africans has been pivotal in the making of a white European consciousness and identity. If we do want to overcome structural inequalities of race and cultural attitudes of racism, we need to develop a greater awareness of the connection between the legacy of slavery and current forms of racism. The individual lectures 1. European Colonialism and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (12-11) 2. European Others (19-11) 3. and 4. Tolerance, Multiculturalism and Contemporary Articulations of Racism in Europe (26-11 and 3-12) Module 1: European Colonialism and the … and silent racism (Trepagnier 2006). It is these subtle forms, I argue, that uphold current structures of racial inequality that are built into our societal institutions. The controversy of Black Pete in the Netherlands will serve as an example to show how the link between a history of slavery and current articulations of racism is still not made by the majority of the Dutch population – according to a current survey 81% still do not find Zwarte Piet to be a racist phenomenon (Klapwijk, 2019)- …
23
mei
19:30
… and will be here for a period of three months before returning back to continue the work that she is doing for her community. During this special session Judith will talk about her experiences as a human rights activist in her home country. She will show us how she became an activist and what she has gone through during that time. She will talk about the situation of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders in Nigeria. The session will be interactive, so it will be possible to ask questions … in Nigeria. Her stay is facilitated by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the human Rights NGO Justice & Peace which has established the Shelter City Project to host human rights defenders for a short stay in a number of Dutch cities. The idea is that she will follow courses at the University, engage in lobby activities, but also inform the public about her work as a human rights defender and the human rights situation in Nigeria. The University will organise meetings for students and staff during which Judith will have the opportunity to present and discuss her work and personal situation. For more information see the brief Introduction which has been attached. The Shelter City Project Shelter City is a country-wide initiative by Justice and Peace Netherlands, in cooperation with Dutch cities and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which aims to protect human rights defenders. Human rights defenders stand up for their own rights and those of others. This is a …