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About our research

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With more than 3,000 scientists, we conduct research where we aim to make societal impact and contribute to the major challenges of our time.

Erasmus Professors
An Erasmus Professor is a distinguished professor who works in a transdisciplinary way to achieve societal impact on strategic themes that are crucial to the EU
Professors by Special Appointment Erasmus University Rotterdam
External organisations (legal entities) may ask the Executive Board to appoint a Professor by Special Appointment at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Beadle's Office
The Beadle’s Office organises academic ceremonies such as PhD defence ceremonies, inaugural speeches, Dies Natalis and more.

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'I'd rather build more than get stuck because of all sorts of rules'
Rotterdam wants to build 15,000 homes in the coming years. Matthijs Korevaar says this will be very challenging, due to economic uncertainty and lots of rules.
- Thursday 15 Oct 2026
- Issue 010
How do you make complex social science work for a general audience?
How do you turn more than three years of complex research into a video that speaks to a general audience?
- Tuesday 13 Oct 2026
- Blogpost
The drug economy: what lies behind a line of coke?
Behind a line of coke lies a world of crime and drug trafficking. Criminologist Robby Roks explains how that economy affects Rotterdam.
- Monday 12 Oct 2026
- Podcast