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Kwantum en de wereld op zijn kop: Robbert Dijkgraaf
A Planet B podcast special with outgoing minister Robbert Dijkgraaf on quantum technology and a new world view.
Future Internet Lab
Election Agreement on Digital Rights signed by 8 parties
Eight political parties signed the Digital Ballot Agreement 2023 this weekend, with agreements on digitisation, human rights and the rule of law.
Future Internet Lab
Lawsuit and petition: End online tracking
Protect Dutch citizens from online tracking. Waag Futurelab endorses The Privacy Collective's petition and supports their lawsuit. So can you.
Becoming the Other: Experience 'Symbiosis' at Waag
On November 2nd (Waag Open) and during Museumnacht Amsterdam (4 November), Waag Futurelab is proud to host the artist collective Polymorf and their full body VR experience Symbiosis.
Smart Citizens Lab
Government, collaborate with social initiatives
Addressing societal challenges requires new forms of cooperation between government and society.
Other Intelligences: Waag Futurelab at DDW 2023
Waag's Futuredome can be found at Ketelhuisplein during DDW: step inside and learn all about other intelligence!
Space Lab
Under the Weather: 13 artists on the climate crisis
'Under the Weather' is a short film by the World Weather Network, featuring thirteen artists from thirteen countries and their reflections on the climate crisis.
Learning by making: Eva Vesseur
Episode 10 of the Planet B podcast: Eva Vesseur, lead of Waag's Maker Education Lab, has a strong vision on our learning and education for the future.
Future Internet Lab
Open Call for Digital Deal Residencies
Together with our partners in European Digital Deal we’ve launched an open call for artist residencies.
Future Heritage Lab
There is no more room for makers in Noord
Waag mapped the outflow of manufacturing companies from Amsterdam Noord. Of the 100 makers, more than half will have to leave the city within five years.
Smart Citizens Lab
RIVM designates Waags sound meter as most reliable
Waag Futurelabs sound meter proved the most reliable and stable after extensive testing by the RIVM.
FabLab
Fab Academy 2024: Apply now!
Learn how to make (almost) anything - in twenty weeks! Applications for this worldwide renowned digital fabrication education trajectory at Waag are now open.
Secretary of state Gunay Uslu visits Waag Futurelab
Waag Futurelab is happy to announce that secretary of state Gunay Uslu of culture and media has visited us on 13 September.
Future Internet Lab
Apply for the online course 'Samen repareren we het internet'
How can we put public values back into the internet, and what can you yourself contribute to this? Join the online course 'Together we repair the internet'
Creativity is necessary for The Netherlands' future
Waag Futurelab, Akademie van Kunsten, Kunsten '92 and Federatie Creatieve Industrie argue that creativity, arts and culture should be given a key role in shaping the future of the Netherlands.
Future Internet Lab
From Low-Paid Miners to the Monitored Scroller
Talking tech networks with artist Vladan Joler. The creator of Anatomy of an AI System sits down after the PublicSpaces Conference to discuss new extractivism.
Future Internet Lab
Service Providers Request Too Much Personal Data
Service providers request large amounts of personal data to build trust, but there are other options to build trust that protect privacy.
This is why Waag Futurelab looks at intelligence
Throughout the year, Waag Futurelab is taking a closer look at the concept of intelligence. It is about time to review what we mean by intelligence.
TextileLab
Join Fabricademy's thematic modules at TextileLab Amsterdam
This year’s Fabricademy is about to start on September 19th at TextileLab Amsterdam. Did you know you can also register for a weekly theme or a one month thematic module? Read more!
Urban Ecology Lab
Bird sounds counter stress among students
How do students experience their sound environment and what impact does conscious listening have on their mental health? A group of students researched this and built a 'sound oasis in the making'.
Future Heritage Lab
Launching the alliance 'Maakschap Amsterdam'
Waag Futurelab launched a new alliance: Maakschap Amsterdam. Including an important manifesto that has now been signed more than 40 times by various makers and manufacturing companies.
Space Lab
Waag Futurelab at Ars Electronica Festival 2023
From 6 to 10 September, Waag will be part of the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, Austria. Here's what we'll be doing!
Waag Futurelab is looking for new Waagers!
Come work at Waag! From September, we are looking for a Business Developer, a communications officer and three interns on various subjects.
Smart Citizens Lab
The story of the citizen scientist
How can different stories help citizen science in making impact?