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6 juli 2026

Thirst for Justice: The International Court of Justice

This textbook goes beyond a straightforward account of the International Court of Justice. At its heart lies a deeper question: does the work of the ICJ retain meaningful relevance for the world community, and if so, does it do so despite the emerging dynamics of a multipolar world order, or perhaps precisely because of them? To answer that question, the book takes a deliberately judicial approach. The bulk of its pages are devoted to the close examination of some of the most significant cases in the Court’s entire history, including those of its predecessor, the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ). In doing so, it uncovers what are often the best-kept secrets of this venerable institution: its actual judgments, and what they reveal about the evolution of international law across the decades. Three chapters structure the work around the Court’s past, present, and future. The opening chapter traces the history of the ICJ from its institutional roots, including the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) and the PCIJ, through the exceptional and often turbulent arc of the twentieth century. Written in accessible language, it introduces readers to the Court’s main functions, its composition, and its structure, offering a nuanced portrait of an institution that came of age during one of history’s most consequential periods. The cases examined in the two subsequent chapters were selected through a rigorous process involving a broad pool of experienced international lawyers. In total, fourteen cases and one Advisory Opinion are analysed, proceedings that have already shaped the international legal order and are likely to continue doing so in matters of considerable consequence. Dit leerboek gaat verder dan een rechtlijnige beschrijving van het Internationaal Gerechtshof (ICJ). Centraal staat een diepere vraag: behoudt het werk van het ICJ een wezenlijke betekenis voor de internationale gemeenschap, en zo ja, doet het dat ondanks de opkomende dynamiek van een multipolaire wereldorde, of misschien juist dankzij die dynamiek? Om die vraag te beantwoorden, kiest het boek bewust voor een rechterlijke benadering. Het grootste deel van het boek is gewijd aan een nauwgezette analyse van enkele van de belangrijkste zaken uit de volledige geschiedenis van het Hof, waaronder die van zijn voorganger, het Permanente Hof van Internationale Justitie (PCIJ). Daarbij worden de vaak best bewaarde geheimen van deze eerbiedwaardige instelling blootgelegd: haar daadwerkelijke uitspraken en wat deze onthullen over de ontwikkeling van het internationaal recht door de decennia heen. Drie hoofdstukken structureren het werk rond het verleden, het heden en de toekomst van het Hof. Het openingshoofdstuk schetst de geschiedenis van het ICJ, vanaf zijn institutionele wortels – waaronder het Permanente Hof van Arbitrage (PCA) en het PCIJ – tot aan de uitzonderlijke en vaak turbulente ontwikkeling van de twintigste eeuw. In toegankelijke taal maakt het de lezer vertrouwd met de belangrijkste taken, de samenstelling en de structuur van het Hof, en biedt het een genuanceerd beeld van een instelling die tot volle wasdom kwam tijdens een van de meest ingrijpende perioden uit de wereldgeschiedenis. De zaken die in de twee daaropvolgende hoofdstukken worden behandeld, zijn geselecteerd via een zorgvuldig proces waarbij een brede groep ervaren internationaal juristen betrokken was. In totaal worden veertien zaken en één advies (Advisory Opinion) geanalyseerd: procedures die de internationale rechtsorde reeds diepgaand hebben beïnvloed en naar verwachting ook in de toekomst richtinggevend zullen blijven voor vraagstukken van groot internationaal belang.

Open (Access) Tekst Boek

Mónica García-Salmones Rovira

9 juni 2026

Handout - TR3CA: Evaluation of your (AI-assisted) literature search

These are the Transparency & Reproducibility, Relevancy, Reliability, Coverage, Accuracy (TR3CA) evaluation criteria to evaluate whether results from an (AI-assisted) literature search are trustworthy and appropriate for your research.

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Anna-Lena Hoh, Marieke Schor, Floor Ruiter, Candan Yılmaz

24 maart 2026

Sociale cohesie en veerkracht in Nederland

Wat houdt de Nederlandse samenleving bij elkaar — en onder welke druk staat dat? Dit boek geeft een grondig en actueel antwoord op die vraag. Op basis van enquêtegegevens onder bijna honderdduizend 15-plussers en registerdata van de gehele Nederlandse bevolking brengt prof. Hans Schmeets in kaart hoe sociale cohesie in Nederland zich de afgelopen dertien jaar heeft ontwikkeld, inclusief de ingrijpende periode van de Covid-19-pandemie. Aan bod komen ontwikkelingen in onderling vertrouwen, vertrouwen in instituties, sociale contacten, onderlinge hulp en vrijwilligerswerk, verenigingsdeelname en politieke betrokkenheid. Het boek onderzoekt ook waar bevolkingsgroepen naar elkaar toegroeien en waar polarisatie toeneemt, en laat zien hoe sociale cohesie samenhangt met geluk, levenstevredenheid en prosociaal gedrag — van donaties aan goede doelen tot registratie als orgaandonor. Daarnaast wordt de rol belicht van taalgebruik en sociale voorzieningen in wijken en buurten. Het resultaat is een werk dat onmisbaar is voor beleidsmakers, onderzoekers en iedereen die begrijpen wil wat veerkracht in een samenleving betekent en hoe die te versterken valt. Dit boek baseert zich op dertien jaar aan longitudinale data over vertrouwen, participatie en sociale contacten in Nederland. Het biedt een diepgaande analyse van de impact van de Covid-19-pandemie op sociale cohesie en maatschappelijke veerkracht en geeft inzicht in zowel polarisatie als integratie tussen uiteenlopende bevolkingsgroepen. Daarnaast verbindt het de mate van sociale cohesie met individueel welzijn, waaronder geluk, levenstevredenheid en prosociaal gedrag, en besteedt het aandacht aan de rol van taal, wijk en buurtvoorzieningen in de kwaliteit van samenleven. De analyses zijn gebaseerd op enquêtedata van bijna honderdduizend 15-plussers, aangevuld met registergegevens van de gehele Nederlandse bevolking. Het boek is geschikt voor gebruik in bachelor- en masteronderwijs aan de Universiteit Maastricht en andere Nederlandse en Vlaamse universiteiten, maar ook toegankelijk voor een internationaal publiek dat Nederland als casestudy bestudeert. Het richt zich op bachelor-, master- en PhD-studenten in disciplines als politicologie, sociologie, demografie, bestuurskunde, volksgezondheids- en sociale wetenschappen. Daarnaast biedt het waardevolle inzichten voor docenten en curriculumontwerpers in vakgebieden als sociale cohesie, beleidsanalyse en demografisch onderzoek, evenals voor beleidsmakers bij gemeenten, ministeries en maatschappelijke organisaties die werken aan leefbaarheid, integratie en participatie. Ook journalisten en opiniemakers die de sociale staat van Nederland willen duiden, vinden in dit boek een rijke bron aan informatie en analyse.

Open (Access) Tekst Boek

Hans Schmeets

1 januari 2026

Research proposal for a VirtualShip expedition

Filling in this proposal helps students prepare for their VirtualShip expedition and gives teachers an opportunity to provide feedback.

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Emma Daniels, Jamie Atkins, Erik van Sebille

1 januari 2026

Virtual sea-going marine science fieldwork with VirtualShip

Marine science relies heavily on fieldwork at and in the ocean for data collection. Consequently, marine science students need training in sea-going fieldwork. However, such training is expensive, logistically demanding, and environmentally burdensome because research vessels emit substantial amounts of CO₂. To provide students with an opportunity to experience the realities of working at sea, we developed a platform for virtual oceanic fieldwork: the VirtualShip Classroom, which provides Python code, exercises, and 360 videos as virtual reality (VR) covering different aspects of fieldwork such as expedition planning, sampling, and data analysis. Whenever possible, students work with authentic tools and realistic datasets, such as the Marine Facilities Planning platform for designing research expeditions. Basic programming skills are advantageous, particularly when students analyze self-collected data. Students formulate their own research question in a region of the global ocean of their choice. They then investigate this question with a virtual research vessel operated through the bespoke VirtualShip software. Instruments currently implemented for deployment or onboard use are ADCP, CTD, XBT, Argo floats, surface drifters, and underway temperature and salinity sensors. This collection of teaching materials is accompanied by a suggested workflow, which outlines a series of classes on virtual ocean research.

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Emma Daniels, Erik van Sebille, Jamie Atkins

12 oktober 2025

Glass Sustainability: Recycling

In this video Faidra Oikonomopoulou & Telesilla Bristogianni explain that while glass is 100% recyclable in theory, in practice, successful closed-loop recycling is largely limited to the container industry (bottles and jars). For other glass products, like architectural and automotive glass, recycling rates are very low, with most post-consumer waste being downcycled or landfilled. The main barriers are technical, such as contamination from coatings and chemical incompatibility between different glass types, and logistical, including the difficult disassembly of complex products like windows. The video contrasts the high recycling rate of glass bottles in the EU (76%) with the minimal recycling of post-consumer float glass from buildings (under 1%). Solutions proposed include investing in new recycling methods like casting, establishing better collection facilities, implementing tracking systems for building materials, and designing products for disassembly from the start. The video concludes that overcoming these barriers is key to unlocking the full potential of glass recycling. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to Faidra Oikonomopoulou & Telesilla Bristogianni for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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Faidra Oikonomopoulou

12 oktober 2025

Introduction to Environmental Sustainability in Glass

In this video Rebecca Hartwell outlines the two key factors for sustainable glass design: material efficiency and energy efficiency. Material efficiency focuses on reducing the environmental impact from production to end-of-life, guided by the "9R framework". Energy efficiency concerns the glass's role in reducing a building's operational energy for heating, cooling, and lighting. The video explains that while advancements like double glazing and low-E coatings have improved energy efficiency, they often create complex, multi-material assemblies that are difficult to disassemble and recycle. Consequently, unlike container glass, most post-consumer flat glass is rarely recycled and is often downcycled or landfilled. A whole life-cycle perspective, balancing embodied and operational carbon, is essential for a sustainable glass future. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to Rebecca Hartwell for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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Rebecca Hartwell

23 september 2025

VR environment for the course "Archaeological Materials in Context"

This is a 3D model of a pottery lab created for the Bachelor course "Archaeological Materials in Context". The model was created by the 4D Research Lab of the University of Amsterdam for the project 'Virtual Past Places' in collaboration with course teacher Jill Hilditch. The 3D model contains a fictional archaeology laboratory environment for technical ceramics study. Students use microscopes to look at thin sections, relate to different types of present rocks, and pottery. Around the sorting table they can discuss the ceramic objects and sort them into chronological/functional/technical groups. This model is accessible as a VR room using Hubs Cloud software (virtualplaces-uva.eu). For reproducability and reuse, consult the manual at https://doi.org/10.21942/uva.30490373 and follow the instructions to set up your own Hubs Cloud instance. For the relevant dataset, please use the link to the Zenodo deposition. Funding and context Virtual Past Places has been made possible by a grant, the 'Stimuleringsregeling Online Onderwijs' from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, OCW), coordinated by SURF, the cooperative association of Dutch educational and research institutions. Virtual Past Places includes open access publication of all developed teaching materials as Open Educational Resources, the development of training materials, and the organisation of inspiration and counselling sessions for peers. In case you're interested in the results of this research project, and/or participate in it, please contact J.Waagen@uva.nl.

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Jill Hilditch, Tijm Lanjouw, Jitte Waagen, Markus Stoffer, Caroline Jeffra

12 augustus 2025

AI Prompt Library

The AI Prompt Library is a collection of prompt templates designed for educators and students to give you a starting point and inspiration you need to use Generative AI tools like an expert. What are AI prompts? A prompt is simply an instruction you give to a Generative AI tool to receive a customised output you are looking for. In the AI Prompt Library, you will find prompts such as Learning, Exams, Writing, or Feedback. The description of each prompt includes tips and disclaimers, which offer additional information about the prompt. The AI Prompt Library indicates which prompting methods were used and why they are important. The examples will help you experiment with your own prompts. Should you have prompt suggestions that could be useful for others, hit the submit your prompt button. Explore the wide range of AI prompts specifically crafted to support you in your teaching or studying. 4 principles when using GenAI tools: (1) You are responsible for your own work; (2) Be transparent about your use of AI; (3) Verify the correctness of the output; (4) Respect copyright and privacy.

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Michalina Kaminska, Katja Shcherbakova

28 januari 2025

Maintaining Classroom Management

In this report, the design of a blueprint for learning classroom management is presented. This program will be designed for pre-service lower secondary school teachers in the Netherlands (age group 11 to 16-year-old students; 2e graads in Dutch). These teachers are completing a bachelor’s degree in a specific subject area and take a six-month minor in which they receive pedagogical and didactical training to be prepared for teaching in secondary schools. This minor is accompanied by an internship in which the pre-service teachers put their skills into practice.Although the minor allots extensive attention to classroom management, teachers often struggle to manage both class and content. This is understandable as, although classroom management can be learned with the right amount of practice and support, mastery of classroom management skills takes around four years on average takes. To guide pre-service teachers well on their way towards mastering classroom management, a rigorous and evidence-based approach to teaching classroom management to pre-service teachers is needed. An evidence-based approach should allow for a productive and enjoyable learning process for pre-service teachers. One well-studied approach is found in the Four Component Instructional Design (4C/ID) model which offers an evidence-based approach to teaching complex skills. This paper adapts the 4C/ID model and applies it to the skill of classroom management for pre-service teachers in the Netherlands.

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Athanasios Stoidis, Milan Gomes, Sofia Souloglou, Fatemeh Zarei, V.E. Morssink-Santing, Jolien Mouw