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10 Short courses in Sociology in Netherlands

Legal Constructions of Race in the Netherlands
The Legal Constructions of Race in the Netherlands course from VU Amsterdam Summer School aims to remedy that difficulty. Using the Netherlands as a case study, it provides historical context and concrete examples of how ‘race’ has functioned as a legal concept throughout history and how laws regulating race have adapted to the postcolonial, some say even post-racial world.

New Venture Creation in the Amsterdam Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
In this New Venture Creation in the Amsterdam Entrepreneurial Ecosystem summer school from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will learn more about how to start your own business with an international team.

Circular Economy and the City - Theory and Practice
The Circular Economy and the City - Theory and Practice course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam will teach you why the Circular Economy is vital, what it is, how it tackles social and ecological problems, and why urban transformations contribute to a circular economy.
Presenting Your Research Confidently
Have you ever wondered how you can present your research results in a more confident manner? In this Presenting Your Research Confidently course from Utrecht University you will learn how to improve both your preparation and your presentation skills.
Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture and Society
The Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture and Society from University of Amsterdam examines the complexity and changing interactions over time between the self, and culture within the context of human sexuality and society - it also addresses how this complexity is conceptualized and organized culturally, politically, as theorized and practiced across disciplines and programmatic venues.
Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions
This A Peaceful Mind - Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions from University of Amsterdam explores Emotion Regulation and contemplative practices such as mindfulness and compassion-based interventions across education, clinical, and organizational structures to develop new strategies and approaches to health and wellness.
Comprehensive Research Methodology and Design
This Comprehensive Research Methodology and Design from University of Amsterdam aims to lay a solid, diverse and integrated foundation for conducting first-rate qualitative and quantitative research, and for embedding it in effective and feasible mixed-method research designs.
Bridging Divided Perspectives - Conflict, Conflict Resolution and Mediation from a Multi-Disciplinary Perspective
The Bridging Divided Perspectives - Conflict, Conflict Resolution and Mediation from a Multi-Disciplinary Perspective course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam consists of training, combined with insights from different disciplines .
Female Leadership
The executive short course from Maastricht School of Management addresses unconscious biases and cultural expectation realities head-on while equipping participants with the tools to lead with confidence, resilience, and impact. Cultivating inclusive and resilient leaders is essential for driving innovation, equity, and long-term organizational success.
Feminist Edge
The Feminist Edge course offered by Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) provides professional development for gender trainers that re-captures and re-imagines gender training, as a feminist project, establishing a new approach to training for gender equality.