The Conflict & Society Research Priority Area (RPA) Officially Launched at the UvA
Last week, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) celebrated the official launch of the Conflict & Society Research Priority Area (RPA) with an all-day event that brought together scholars from across disciplines to explore new perspectives on conflict and violence.
The program opened with an introduction by principal investigators Dr. Abbey Steele and Dr. Alessandro Nai, setting the stage for a day of lively intellectual exchange. A thought-provoking conversation with Enilda Jiménez followed, focusing on resisting political violence in Colombia. Later, a panel of experts discussed aggressive rhetoric and its far-reaching consequences.
The highlight of the day was a keynote lecture by Professor Leonie Huddy (Stony Brook University) on news sharing as expressive partisanship, which sparked rich discussion among participants.
The launch concluded with informal drinks, giving attendees the chance to connect and engage in stimulating conversations. The event marked a successful beginning for the RPA, underscoring its mission to connect researchers, foster collaboration, and push the boundaries of conflict studies at the UvA.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
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