The Queer Communication Library

Margarete introduces the Queer Communication Library, a resource hub for queer research and theory, founded by a fellow UvA student.
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Margarete Schweinitz

Gendering in Germany: A Debate on Inclusivity in Language

In this article, Sofia evaluates whether the ‘gendering’ of nouns in the German language represents a problem, and explains how German scholars have attempted to solve this issue.
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Sofia Neumayer Toimil

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Why You Need to Watch Promising Young Woman

Cindy offers you a spoiler-free review of a must-watch 2020 movie – Promising Young Woman.
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Cindy Zheng

Sara Melotti – The One Who Decided to Let Go

In the second edition of Fashion Tales, Asiah describes the difficult choices made by Sara Melotti, to escape from the toxic world of fashion, and become the one who lets go to find something more meaningful.
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Asiah Capponi

dataverzameling

De Gevaren van Dataverzameling

In deel 2 van zijn serie over ‘Surveillance Capitalism’ gaat Matthijs dieper in op de gevaren van dataverzameling.
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Matthijs van Hees

culture

Culture Crisis: Can You Lose Your Culture While Trying to Fit in with a Foreign One?

Life abroad is a lifelong commitment to keep your native cultures alive with all your effort and will, but is that really enough? Polina describes the struggles people face as they move away from their roots and why our cultures are worth fighting for.
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Polina Osipchuk

PROcrastination: The Cons Of Overcoming Procrastination

In part 3 of the PROcrastination series, Andrada dives into a discussion of whether interventions aiming to reduce procrastination are effective.
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Andrada Pop

To be or to Not be Green? Using Green Labels in Advertisements

In this article, Andrea evaluates the use of green appeals in advertising and their consequences.
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Andrea Valdivia

Istanbul Canal, Erdogan, Nature

Erdoğan’s Istanbul Canal: Destroying Nature or a “Crazy Project”?

Emre explores the multiple sides of the discussion regarding the Instabul Canal project.
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Emre Yalçın

Ambitious or Just Scared? Living with Workaholism

Summer’s approaching and the sun’s shining outside, yet, not everyone is looking forward to the “sweet doing nothing”. In this article, Polina discusses topics such as workaholism and impostor syndrome, shedding light on the blurring line between ambition and fear.
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Polina Osipchuk

fashion, streetwear, start-up

Interview with 1ONE Clothing: Engaging with Potential Customers and How to Apply the Effective Marketing Strategy

Ezgi interviews the two founders of sustainable streetwear label 1ONE clothing and finds out about marketing strategies and the role of social media.
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Ezgi Keeskin

Het Einde van 14 Jaar Keeping Up With The Kardashians

De Kardashians stoppen na heel wat jaren met hun realityserie. Mae neemt je mee in de meest iconische momenten en onthult een aantal misleidingen uit de serie.
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Mae Schellekens

politics

Pop Culture & Politics: Social Star’s Effect on Young Voters 

How responsible is it to rely on social media content producers to produce political takes for millions of viewers to assimilate? In this article, Sofia discusses about pop culture and it’s potential influence on politics.
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Sofia Neumayer Toimil

True Crime, Netflix, Shows

When Interest in Killers Goes Too Far – True Crime

Can you still make the distinction between the entertainment value of true crime media on Netflix and the atrocious crimes by real-life criminals? Duru gives her two cents on this subject.
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Duru Alp

podcasts

De Beste Podcasts voor een Communicatiewetenschapper (en Eigenlijk Iedereen)

Ninke zet alle must-listen podcasts voor je op een rijtje.
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Ninke Boshuizen

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When AI and art intersect.

Artists vs. the Machines – Is AI a Threat to Art?

exposition

Expositions at Fabrique de Lumières

A photo of journalists in today's digital age

Journalistic Privilege in the Digital Age

Descending into Dante’s Inferno: A Musical Narration by Hozier

In Our Taylormania Era – How Taylor Swift Is Shaping The World

The Queer Communication Library

Margarete introduces the Queer Communication Library, a resource hub for queer research and theory, founded by a fellow UvA student.
Picture of Margarete Schweinitz

Margarete Schweinitz

Gendering in Germany: A Debate on Inclusivity in Language

In this article, Sofia evaluates whether the ‘gendering’ of nouns in the German language represents a problem, and explains how German scholars have attempted to solve this issue.
Picture of Sofia Neumayer Toimil

Sofia Neumayer Toimil

Promising Young Woman promotional material at cinema

Why You Need to Watch Promising Young Woman

Cindy offers you a spoiler-free review of a must-watch 2020 movie – Promising Young Woman.
Picture of Cindy Zheng

Cindy Zheng

Sara Melotti – The One Who Decided to Let Go

In the second edition of Fashion Tales, Asiah describes the difficult choices made by Sara Melotti, to escape from the toxic world of fashion, and become the one who lets go to find something more meaningful.
Picture of Asiah Capponi

Asiah Capponi

dataverzameling

De Gevaren van Dataverzameling

In deel 2 van zijn serie over ‘Surveillance Capitalism’ gaat Matthijs dieper in op de gevaren van dataverzameling.
Picture of Matthijs van Hees

Matthijs van Hees

culture

Culture Crisis: Can You Lose Your Culture While Trying to Fit in with a Foreign One?

Life abroad is a lifelong commitment to keep your native cultures alive with all your effort and will, but is that really enough? Polina describes the struggles people face as they move away from their roots and why our cultures are worth fighting for.
Picture of Polina Osipchuk

Polina Osipchuk

PROcrastination: The Cons Of Overcoming Procrastination

In part 3 of the PROcrastination series, Andrada dives into a discussion of whether interventions aiming to reduce procrastination are effective.
Picture of Andrada Pop

Andrada Pop

To be or to Not be Green? Using Green Labels in Advertisements

In this article, Andrea evaluates the use of green appeals in advertising and their consequences.
Picture of Andrea Valdivia

Andrea Valdivia

Istanbul Canal, Erdogan, Nature

Erdoğan’s Istanbul Canal: Destroying Nature or a “Crazy Project”?

Emre explores the multiple sides of the discussion regarding the Instabul Canal project.
Picture of Emre Yalçın

Emre Yalçın

Ambitious or Just Scared? Living with Workaholism

Summer’s approaching and the sun’s shining outside, yet, not everyone is looking forward to the “sweet doing nothing”. In this article, Polina discusses topics such as workaholism and impostor syndrome, shedding light on the blurring line between ambition and fear.
Picture of Polina Osipchuk

Polina Osipchuk

fashion, streetwear, start-up

Interview with 1ONE Clothing: Engaging with Potential Customers and How to Apply the Effective Marketing Strategy

Ezgi interviews the two founders of sustainable streetwear label 1ONE clothing and finds out about marketing strategies and the role of social media.
Picture of Ezgi Keeskin

Ezgi Keeskin

Het Einde van 14 Jaar Keeping Up With The Kardashians

De Kardashians stoppen na heel wat jaren met hun realityserie. Mae neemt je mee in de meest iconische momenten en onthult een aantal misleidingen uit de serie.
Picture of Mae Schellekens

Mae Schellekens

politics

Pop Culture & Politics: Social Star’s Effect on Young Voters 

How responsible is it to rely on social media content producers to produce political takes for millions of viewers to assimilate? In this article, Sofia discusses about pop culture and it’s potential influence on politics.
Picture of Sofia Neumayer Toimil

Sofia Neumayer Toimil

True Crime, Netflix, Shows

When Interest in Killers Goes Too Far – True Crime

Can you still make the distinction between the entertainment value of true crime media on Netflix and the atrocious crimes by real-life criminals? Duru gives her two cents on this subject.
Picture of Duru Alp

Duru Alp

podcasts

De Beste Podcasts voor een Communicatiewetenschapper (en Eigenlijk Iedereen)

Ninke zet alle must-listen podcasts voor je op een rijtje.
Picture of Ninke Boshuizen

Ninke Boshuizen

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When AI and art intersect.

Artists vs. the Machines – Is AI a Threat to Art?

exposition

Expositions at Fabrique de Lumières

A photo of journalists in today's digital age

Journalistic Privilege in the Digital Age

Descending into Dante’s Inferno: A Musical Narration by Hozier

In Our Taylormania Era – How Taylor Swift Is Shaping The World

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