Claes de Vreese, independent member of the SSH-council, wins 2026 Stevin Prize for groundbreaking research on AI, media, and democracy
Claes de Vreese, University Professor of AI and Society at the University of Amsterdam and independent member of the SSH-council, has been awarded the 2026 Stevin Prize. This highest Dutch scientific distinction recognizes his pioneering research into the influence of media, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence on democracy. The Stevin Prize highlights the relevance of
SHAPE Alliance NL: “Harness the impact of the social sciences, humanities, and the arts – this leads to real progress”
The Netherlands won’t manage without the contributions of the social sciences, humanities, and the arts. That is what the founders of the Dutch SHAPE Alliance state. SHAPE Alliance NL is a national network that, since October 30, 2025, has been sharing best practices in value creation and societal impact of SHAPE (Social Sciences, Humanities and