New technology has radically transformed warfare. War is no longer just something that happens; it is something we see, and can almost experience first-hand.

The COVID-19 pandemic, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the rise of populism and the far right—these events share one thing in common: language is changing, and hardening. And war begins when words lose their meaning.

Leni Riefenstahl is considered one of the most controversial women of the 20th century as an artist and a Nazi propagandist. Her films Triumph des Willens and Olympia stand for perfectly staged body worship and the celebration of the superior and victorious.

From lithium to cobalt and gold: what is the impact that our increasing dependence on Critical Raw Materials makes on our world? Can we ethically and equitably mine everything we need to support our lifestyles and the energy transition or not?

This discussion event is cancelled.

Discover how technology and AI can both challenge and drive a greener future through innovative and responsible solutions.

What stories can we tell so that we can learn to love the world again? What words stand in our way? Create a new, more loving story at the second edition of the For Love of the World festival. 

What’s more fun than digging for clues from your favourite writer or musician? Planting them yourself!

This session is cancelled, have a look at our festival instead!

Generatieve AI-applicaties zoals ChatGPT zijn recent met groot enthousiasme onthaald. Hierbij speelt de belofte dat AI-assistenten ons kunnen helpen om ons werk efficiënter te maken, en ons op gepersonaliseerde wijze te assisteren.

In this documentary, the famed mind behind V For Vendetta and Watchmen articulates his knowledge of creativity, language, and occult magick. Sound weird? You bet it is.

In this workshop, we will explore how we can develop deeper connections with our peers through good conversations.

Join VOX for a discussion hosted by two experts on Asian philosophy and intercultural philosophy. We will break down some myths and common misconceptions about Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.

What do we communicate through our eyes? How do cultural barriers, gender, age, size, power differences, innate charm, and other factors determine how we make contact?

Wat zouden canonieke teksten uit de literatuurgeschiedenis ons te vertellen hebben? Ga mee op deze literaire reis.