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    November 13, 2024
    • Ronald van Raak

    Beware the academic echo chamber

    According to common belief, a higher education gives you a broader view of the world, so…

    Column
    November 13, 2024
    • Ronald van Raak
  • Column
    May 23, 2024
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    Demonstration: yes. Harassment: no

    Columnist Ronald van Raak reflects on the demonstrations at the universities against the…

    Column
    May 23, 2024
    • Ronald van Raak
  • Column
    April 25, 2024
    • Ronald van Raak

    Carefully Reckless with Jos De Mul

    Whether it’s the pollution of the planet, global warming or the extinction of other…

    Column
    April 25, 2024
    • Ronald van Raak
  • Column
    March 28, 2024
    • Ronald van Raak

    Discussion on cocaine is not patronising

    Without consumers, there are no criminals, Professor of Erasmian Values Ronald van Raak…

    Column
    March 28, 2024
    • Ronald van Raak
  • Column
    February 29, 2024
    • Ronald van Raak

    More English does not result in more diversity

    Studying in multiple languages helps you learn to think differently. That is why…

    Column
    February 29, 2024
    • Ronald van Raak
  • Column
    December 20, 2023
    • Ronald van Raak

    Erasmus’ search for love and affection

    Reading the letters of Erasmus of Rotterdam, Ronald van Raak, professor of Erasmian…

    Column
    December 20, 2023
    • Ronald van Raak
  • Column
    September 5, 2023
    • Ronald van Raak

    Celebrate the university’s follies – and your own too

    Erasmus taught us that it’s important not to be swayed by the whims of the moment but…

    Column
    September 5, 2023
    • Ronald van Raak
  • Column
    May 10, 2023
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    Dissatisfaction with growing polarisation demonstrates new need for values

    We’re scared of polarisation and looking for a sense of connection. But how do we find…

    Column
    May 10, 2023
    • Ronald van Raak
  • Column
    April 26, 2023
    • Ronald van Raak

    Sensitivity readers stifle public debate

    Assessing texts for sensitivities in advance affects academic freedom and can stifle…

    Column
    April 26, 2023
    • Ronald van Raak
  • Column
    March 30, 2023
    • Ronald van Raak

    ChatGPT teaches us not to think

    Ronald van Raak is somewhat suspicious of people who speak highly of ChatGPTs…

    Column
    March 30, 2023
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