Welcome to Xendens!

Xendens is the Academic Centre for Dialogue and Society. In this multidisciplinary centre we work with practitioners from the field on issues in the social domain.

We use research to develop products and services that have broad application in society. In this way, we ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from the knowledge we develop in collaboration with practitioners. In doing so, we contribute to improving care, optimizing research, and creating a more inclusive society.

The services we offer are at the intersection of practice and science. We believe that collaboration between different backgrounds and disciplines leads to valuable changes for practice. Let's engage with each other. Together, we can make an impact.
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News

The Festival of Unexpected Subjects is back!
On June 25th, we will gather at the historic Zonnehuis (in Amsterdam) to explore the theme: 'Art (as) Care.’ This year, we have curated an amazing lineup of workshops, exhibitions, and music performances for you. And we would be thrilled to see you all there! On this cheerful festival, artists, social scientists, philosophers and the audience explore ways to think about, cherish and practice caring and being cared for, in particular through art or mundane makings. In what ways is art caring? How may care include art? How can we support art-as-care, or argue for the unarguable? At the festival, we care-fully experiment with the place of the audience. This isn’t just a festival to watch: it’s a place to participate and experience. Expect music, dance, and hands/heads/hearts-on workshops that will challenge and surprise you. Curious about the program? Our festival line-up is officially live! 🌿 • Want to stay updated on all the things happening around the festival and when ticket sales start? Follow us on LinkedIn! • Or check out our website for the full line-up Ticket sales will start soon, so stay tuned! more...
Empirical Bioethics Summer School 2025 - VU Amsterdam
This year’s Empirical Bioethics Summer School took place from June 23rd to June 26th, at the VU Amsterdam. A place where researchers, both from the Netherlands and other countries, came together to immerse themselves in the world of empirical bioethics. more...
RIOS 2025 Symposium
The RIOS Symposium is just around the corner! We’re excited to share the official event agenda, packed with poignant talks and research reviews, exciting announcements, and a connective, community-building workshop. more...
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Services

Over the years, we have developed a wide range of training courses, advice on specific topics, guidelines and other tools that bring together practice and science. These services have been developed with and for organizations and professionals, both inside and outside the healthcare sector. And in particular for organizations and professionals who are committed to reflection, inclusion and dialogue. Curious about what Xendens has to offer? Go to Services to see what is of interest to you.
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Expertise

All researchers who contribute to the development of Xendens' services are affiliated to the Department of Ethics, Law and Humanities of Amsterdam UMC. This department is characterized by its interdisciplinary character and conducting research with and in practice. As a result, social issues can be approached from a broad perspective, combining knowledge from the fields of medical law, medical ethics, research integrity, participation, and diversity.
To Expertise

Welcome to Xendens!

Xendens is the Academic Centre for Dialogue and Society. In this multidisciplinary centre we work with practitioners from the field on issues in the social domain.

We use research to develop products and services that have broad application in society. In this way, we ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from the knowledge we develop in collaboration with practitioners. In doing so, we contribute to improving care, optimizing research, and creating a more inclusive society.

The services we offer are at the intersection of practice and science. We believe that collaboration between different backgrounds and disciplines leads to valuable changes for practice. Let's engage with each other. Together, we can make an impact.
Get in touch immediately

Services

Over the years, we have developed a wide range of training courses, advice on specific topics, guidelines and other tools that bring together practice and science. These services have been developed with and for organizations and professionals, both inside and outside the healthcare sector. And in particular for organizations and professionals who are committed to reflection, inclusion and dialogue. Curious about what Xendens has to offer? Go to Services to see what is of interest to you.
To Services

Expertise

All researchers who contribute to the development of Xendens' services are affiliated to the Department of Ethics, Law and Humanities of Amsterdam UMC. This department is characterized by its interdisciplinary character and conducting research with and in practice. As a result, social issues can be approached from a broad perspective, combining knowledge from the fields of medical law, medical ethics, research integrity, participation, and diversity.
To Expertise

News

The Festival of Unexpected Subjects is back!
On June 25th, we will gather at the historic Zonnehuis (in Amsterdam) to explore the theme: 'Art (as) Care.’ This year, we have curated an amazing lineup of workshops, exhibitions, and music performances for you. And we would be thrilled to see you all there! On this cheerful festival, artists, social scientists, philosophers and the audience explore ways to think about, cherish and practice caring and being cared for, in particular through art or mundane makings. In what ways is art caring? How may care include art? How can we support art-as-care, or argue for the unarguable? At the festival, we care-fully experiment with the place of the audience. This isn’t just a festival to watch: it’s a place to participate and experience. Expect music, dance, and hands/heads/hearts-on workshops that will challenge and surprise you. Curious about the program? Our festival line-up is officially live! 🌿 • Want to stay updated on all the things happening around the festival and when ticket sales start? Follow us on LinkedIn! • Or check out our website for the full line-up Ticket sales will start soon, so stay tuned! more...
Empirical Bioethics Summer School 2025 - VU Amsterdam
This year’s Empirical Bioethics Summer School took place from June 23rd to June 26th, at the VU Amsterdam. A place where researchers, both from the Netherlands and other countries, came together to immerse themselves in the world of empirical bioethics. more...
RIOS 2025 Symposium
The RIOS Symposium is just around the corner! We’re excited to share the official event agenda, packed with poignant talks and research reviews, exciting announcements, and a connective, community-building workshop. more...
More news