Peter van Dam
'Can a society change as suddenly and dramatically as the climate? Can we anticipate such change?'
Team
SEVEN is led by Academic Directors André Nollkaemper and Antonia Praetorius, and supported by a Program Board, a core team, and postdoctoral researchers. In addition, we work with a broad community of affiliated researchers across the UvA.
Program Board
The Program Board consists of senior researchers from each of the University of Amsterdam’s 7 faculties. Its members contribute disciplinary expertise, help shape SEVEN’s strategic direction, and act as points of connection between SEVEN and the faculties.
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Frenk van Harreveld
‘The challenge facing behavioural scientists like me is to bring climate change psychologically closer.’ -
Arno Kourula
'We all need to think about our roles in addressing climate change. This includes reflecting and acting on the appropriate roles and responsibilities of businesses.' -
André Nollkaemper
‘With its unique combination of disciplines and strong social commitment, the UvA is pre-eminently the place where we can contribute to solving complex climate problems.’ -
Niek Sperna Weiland
‘Thinking about healthcare within a university-wide institute hasn’t happened anywhere so far. With SEVEN, the UvA has really founded a unique initiative.’ -
Catherine Volgenant
'There needs to be much more knowledge and awareness in oral health care of its impact on the environment and climate.’ -
Bob van der Zwaan
‘For me, the younger generation is one of the rays of hope, because they are often so much further ahead than mine in understanding the climate crisis and going for change.'
Post doctoral researchers
Postdoctoral researchers play a key role in SEVEN’s research activities. They contribute to interdisciplinary projects, help develop new research lines, and support collaboration across disciplines and with societal partners.
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Kanad Bagchi
The intersections of climate change, sustainable finance, and global justice, drawing on decolonial and political economy perspectives. -
Fabian Dablander
Accelerate the shift towards plant-rich diets, among other things. -
Lara Engelbert
How people understand and respond to renewable energy technologies, with a focus on the psychological mechanisms that shape public acceptance. -
Ankita Gaur
Assess hydrogen’s potential by analysing its production, transport, storage, and consumption, while connecting it with studies on public acceptance and risk perception.