Established in 2003, the Department of Communication Science is currently directed by former Annenberg School of Communication (California) Prof. Peter Vorderer...
With its anthropological background, the department has in the last two decades developed a unique approach to studying questions of culture, ethnicity and diversity in the context of organizations...
Formerly part of the Public Administration, the department of Governance Studies, established in January 2009, focuses research on the 'Dynamics of Governance', the role of integrity and ethics, security and safety...
The department of Organization Science was re-established in January 2009 and focuses research and teaching on the processes of organizational change, looking at the role of strategizing and cultural processes...
The department combines researchers in Comparative Political and International Relations, with research and education on issues relating to European integration, governance, political economy and transnational processes.
The Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology (formerly Cultural Anthropology/Sociology of Non-Western Societies) of the VU University Amsterdam was established over forty years ago...
Research in the department examines patterns of social stratification and social mobility in a historically and cross-nationally comparative perspective...
Teaching and research at the Department of Sociology deals with issues of modernity, individualization and multiculturalism, with key themes on ageing and conflict...
Faculty researchers in the field of Philanthropic Studies explore the role of giving and voluntary work in Dutch society, on the size of the sector, its organization, and developmental trends in philanthropy...
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