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Adriejan van Veen is an Assistant Professor of Political History at Radboud University Nijmegen, appointed in 2017. He specializes in the political history of the Netherlands and Western Europe, focusing on the modern age (c.1780-present). His research interests include the history of political and societal organizations, protest movements, and the theory and practice of political representation, especially the depoliticization processes within technocracy. Van Veen is currently involved in significant projects, including an NWO XS grant studying the history of insemination fraud by fertility doctors in the Netherlands from 1970 to 2004. He was also awarded a research grant from the Thorbecke Fund of the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences (KNAW) for a project entitled 'Passive Citizenship,' examining the depoliticization in modern Europe. His academic journey includes a PhD from Utrecht University, where he researched independent regulatory authorities in various sectors. Van Veen has published extensively, with contributions to reputable journals and edited volumes, demonstrating a strong commitment to teaching at various levels, including BA, (R)MA, and PhD.
Radboud University • Nijmegen
Teaching and conducting research in Political History.
Leiden University • Leiden
Developed research proposals and conducted postdoctoral research.
Utrecht University • Utrecht
Contributed to the instruction of students in the History department.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).