Marit Weurding on how ‘De Strateeg’ led her to HCSS, mentorship and growing in confidence
Hi! My name is Marit Weurding and I'm from the Netherlands. I have a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University College Groningen specialising in International Relations and International Law. I decided to pursue a Master's degree in Political Science & International Relations at the University of Amsterdam. Considering that I also like to engage with subjects related to geopolitics and global affairs in my personal time, I first found out about HCSS through its podcast 'de Strateeg', which I listened to religiously. HCSS' relevant and interdisciplinary focus of research combined with a group of high-level experts seemed like the perfect environment to gain my first-ever working experience.
HCSS Datalab Internship (start May 2025 / Open until April)
The Datalab of The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies offers an exciting internship to aspiring data scientists. Our clients include major corporations, key government ministries, development aid agencies, and security providers, both domestic and global. The HCSS data internship therefore offers invaluable experience working on some of the most significant global issues of our time. Candidates should either have a strong quantitative background or demonstrated affinity for all things quantitative. They should also demonstrate transferable programming skills, as well as a keen interest in the topics covered by HCSS policy research.
Podcast: Revolution in Military Affairs | Tim Sweijs and the Future Challenges of War
Director of Research Tim Sweijs joined the Revolution in Military Affairs Podcast to discuss military innovation and the evolution of modern warfare. Revolution in Military Affairs adheres to the position that the science of war exceeds the bounds of ideology. The podcast explores military theory, dissecting wisdom from strategic minds that guide war, bringing together experts and leaders to examine pressing issues from geopolitics to policies shaping armed conflict.
