Some historical evidence that is unfortunately relevant today: in a paper forthcoming in @businesshistory.bsky.social, Leentje Moortgat, Gertjan Verdickt and I find that the uncertainty created by war threat negatively affected entrepreneurship in Belgium before WW I.
Link: doi.org/10.1080/0007...
“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” - J.R.R. Tolkien
Utrecht University abolishes its English language bachelor's program in economics and replaces it with a Dutch one.
They told staff (~30% international) the week before Christmas. Layoffs seem likely now. Unwarranted lobotomy is the only word I can find for it...
dub.uu.nl/en/news/econ...
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Come and join us at the CEE - Centre d'études européennes et de politique comparée: we are looking for a new assistant professor in political science working on ecological transitions.
www.sciencespo.fr/centre-etude...
An exciting opportunity to work at @sciencespo.bsky.social with the fantastic @sciencespo-cee.bsky.social team!
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It is open access, yet for the persons who still enjoy reading books made of paper, this one is reissued in paperback this month at a much friendlier price than the hardback: www.routledge.com/The-Routledg...
The Institute of History of the University of Bern is seeking to fill a full time professor position (open rank) in History of the Middle Ages with consideration of digital Methods, beginning 1 February, 2027.
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Het was een genoegen om deel te nemen aan Pompidou!
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Can particularly recommend the Econ History session on Friday morning 😉
I am very honored to have been invited to give the 2025 Hugo Helbing lecture. Il will talk about Art as an Investment in Times of Crises (1914-1945)
If you want to listen, the online connection details are just below
www.zikg.eu/aktuelles/ve...
Plakat der Veranstaltung: Portrait von Hugo Helbing, „Nachlass Hugo Helbing und Lydia Helbing“, in memoriam Jürgen Laue, Münchner Kunsthändler und Kunstsammler
#Provenienzforschung
Herzliche Einladung zur Tagung:
Hugo Helbing. Auktionator, Kunsthändler, Sammler, Mäzen, Publizist, Konkurrent, Netzwerker, Bürger – ermordet 1938
22.-23.4.2025 im ZI und online via Zoom
Infos und Programm: www.zikg.eu/aktuelles/ve...
Artworks are always coming and going in a museum, as they are regularly lent for exhibitions. And therefore new artworks are exhibited to replace the ones which have left. I was very pleased to see this Leda by Andrea del Sarto appear on the walls of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium!
My latest historian's take on contemporary art censorship, sigh . . .
From time to time, I bring you views about what’s happening in the United States from writers and journalists in other countries.
This piece is from a columnist in Canada. Read it and let me know your thoughts.
I had a blast! Thanks for the comments.
Pour 70% des scientifiques ayant répondu à l'enquête de Nature, une des revues scientifiques les plus prestigieuses, le choix a l'air d'être fait...
Researchers using digitized photos or manuscripts in any manner in theirresearch, are invited to participate in this anonymous survey of McGill University (forms.office.com/r/nuqD9ZJzFq, 8-10 min to complete). (1/2)
Le 30 janvier, la Wittockiana organise une journée d’étude en marge de l’exposition L’Atelier du faux. J'y revendrai sur No vacancies et la limite entre l’ambiguïté qui place le spectateur ou la spectatrice dans un rôle actif et la tromperie qui manipule. www.brunogoosse.be/ambiguite-tr...
#Econsky I am excited to announce two new post-doctoral positions at UCLA. One on the m-carestudy.org and the other on the life-m.org project. Please apply!
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A view of ceiling lanterns hanging at the Getty Villa Museum
The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades remains safe and intact this morning, January 8, and will be closed at least through early next week.
While vegetation on the property has burned, Getty structures have been unaffected, and thankfully, both staff and collections are safe.
It's February at The Economic Journal ❤️
Lots of great papers, long (9) and short (2). Enjoy!
academic.oup.com/ej/issue/135...
Timber straw earth addition on top of an old brick house.
21th century #strawhouse addition on top of 20th century brick in Belgium.
www.abitare.it/en/architect...
Photo: Tim van de Velde
I am extremely pleased to see that the Apple has made its comeback on the roof of the Magritte museum!
I was really impressed by the Fireflies exhibition at the Art & History Museum. A collaboration between La Cambre - École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Visuels and the museum showcasing the works of young ceramists. Some of my favorites are below but all were worth seeing!
