Arendt, Camus and the art of not capitulating

How can Hannah Arendt and Albert Camus help us navigate times of polycrisis, remaining upright in both thought and action? This question was the focus of the study day Thinking as Revolt in Times of Crisis – Hannah Arendt and Albert Camus, which took place in December 2025 at the University of Antwerp.

The contributions have now been developed and published by Streven Vrijplaats, the online platform of the philosophical-cultural journal of the same name. Below you will find an overview of all the essays.

The city as a laboratory: Erik De Bom on the UCSIA Solidarity Academy

In the latest issue of Tertio, our acting director Erik De Bom wrote an inspiring article about the social role of the UCSIA Solidarity Academy. He emphasises how the academy responds to the universal apostolic priorities of the Jesuits and focuses on solidarity as the foundation of society and ethics.

Service-learning as a bridge between education and society

The recent issue of Tertio featured an interview with colleague Kaat Somers (UCSIA) on what the added value of service-learning in higher education is to society. As an experiential form of education, service-learning bridges the gap between learning and engagement, and offers students the chance to contribute to societal challenges through concrete projects.