Reposted by Tessa BlankenJulia M. Rohrer @dingdingpeng.the100.ci · 27/08/2026Psychological Science special issue call 📣 Ever had your research denigrated bc it's "only descriptive", "what's the mechanism though?" and "but what are the theoretical implications?" Now has come your time to shine. Send your best descriptive work! www.psychologicalscience.org/publications... 7244128
Reposted by Tessa BlankenAmsterdam Complexity School on Climate Change @acscc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025We are beyond excited to announce that the applications are now open for the third Amsterdam Complexity School on Climate Change! Come visit a beautiful city, hear from world-renowned experts, and work with passionate individuals on challenges related to climate change. More info: acscc.nl 096
Reposted by Tessa BlankenJAMA Psychiatry @jamapsychiatry.com · 30/10/2025Integrating complexity theory into mental health research may reveal unique resilience dynamics and inform more effective, individualized interventions. ja.ma/47w8W7U 041
Reposted by Tessa BlankenShirley Wang @shirleybwang.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Thrilled to share a new paper in @jamapsychiatry.com on path asymmetry in complex dynamic systems of psychopathology! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... With amazing collaborators @tfblanken.bsky.social, Han van der Maas, & Denny Borsboom 🥳jamanetwork.comPath Asymmetry in Complex Dynamic Systems of PsychopathologyThis article illustrates the assumption of path symmetry in current theories of psychopathology and calls for the development of dynamical systems of mental illness that incorporate asymmetry. 38628
Tessa Blanken @tfblanken.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Wrapping up the European Insomnia Network meeting in Amsterdam! Two days of insightful talks, engaging round tables, beautiful posters and plenty of socialising on the topic of insomnia- forming new collaborations across Europe. What a supportive and engaging community to be part of! 131
Reposted by Tessa BlankenShirley Wang @shirleybwang.bsky.social · 04/06/2025I'm excited to share a new preprint with @tfblanken.bsky.social, Han van der Maas, & Denny Borsboom! We discuss the striking (implicit) assumption of path symmetry in current theories of psychopathology, which is misaligned with complex dynamical systems. More here: osf.io/preprints/os... 0417
Reposted by Tessa BlankenBrian Nosek @briannosek.bsky.social · 28/04/2025An open letter supporting the international bachelor’s psychology programs threatened for cuts. Proceeding with these cuts would damage some of the most important and impactful psychology departments globally. #supportdutchpsychology openletter.earth/against-lang...openletter.earthAgainst Language Barriers: A Call to Protect International Education in Dutch Academia 47158
Reposted by Tessa BlankenEiko Fried @eikofried.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Four large Dutch universities, including Leiden University where I work, have decided to throw international psychology bachelor programs under the bus in an effort to appease the rightwing government. Here's my blog why this is a terrible idea. eiko-fried.com/cutting-inte...eiko-fried.comCutting international bachelor programs threatens psychological science » Eiko FriedTwo days ago, four Dutch universities announced discontinuing their English-speaking psychology bachelor programs (1, 2). I will briefly explain (1) how this decision came to be, (2) why this is such ... 10228102
Reposted by Tessa BlankenJonathan Repple @jonathanrepple.bsky.social · 26/01/2025Highlights in Network Science and Mental Disorders! I’ve been fascinated by the application of network analysis in mental disorder research, particularly in exploring brain connectivity networks and symptom networks. Currently, we’re part of a large consortium called DYNAMIC www.dynamic-center.net,dynamic-center.netLOEWE-Zentrum DYNAMICDas LOEWE-Zentrum DYNAMIC erforscht neue Wege der Diagnostik und Behandlung psychischer Erkrankungen mithilfe dynamischer Netzwerkmodelle. 182
Reposted by Tessa BlankenCarl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 22/01/2025"Officials halted midstream a training workshop for junior scientists, called off a workshop on adolescent learning minutes before it was to begin, and canceled meetings of two advisory councils." It could've been telegraphed in advance. The fear, uncertainty, chaos, and disruption are the point.science.orgTrump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiringResearchers facing 11632227
Reposted by Tessa BlankenPaolo Crosetto @paolocrosetto.bsky.social · 20/12/2024I was today years old when I found this gem of a web app to explore 2500+ color palettes for R: r-graph-gallery.com/color-palett...r-graph-gallery.comR Color Palette FinderThe ultimate tool for finding the perfect color palette for data visualization with R and paletteer. Explore over 2000 palettes, see them in action on various charts, simulate color blindness, and exp... 825278
Reposted by Tessa BlankenNRC @nrc.nl · 16/12/2024In het regeerakkoord staat 85 keer het woord ‘innovatie’. Woorden zijn goedkoop, blijkt weer eens. De bezuinigingen die met het akkoord over de onderwijsbegroting overeind blijven, raken vooral de universiteiten hard. buff.ly/4iEx9xJbuff.lyWat vindt NRC | Een Haags compromis dat onderwijs en onderzoek hard raaktOnderwijsbegroting 54121
Reposted by Tessa BlankenClaes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Headlines are often a bit exaggerated. But this one is sadly spot on 🔥 The reduced budget cuts are indeed still *DISASTROUS* for Dutch universities. (And for Dutch economy and society and young researchers) 🤯 #highered @woinactie.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/reduced...timeshighereducation.comReduced budget cuts still ‘disastrous’ for Dutch universitiesAgreement between coalition and opposition parties to reduce budget cuts does little to assuage sector leaders’ fears 036
Reposted by Tessa BlankenLuc Stultiens @lucstultiens.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Het bezuinigingsakkoord is nog erger dan verwacht. Een historische blunder om meer dan €1,2 miljard te bezuinigen op de toekomst van ons land. Oppositie had een unieke kans, maar CDA, CU, SGP & JA21 helpen liever het kabinet dan het onderwijs uit de brand. 21305117
Reposted by Tessa BlankenKristian Steensen Nielsen @kristiansn89.bsky.social · 05/12/2024I highly recommend reading this thought-provoking critique of the 'tipping point' concept and its utility in promoting ambitious climate action 🌍👇 www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.com‘Tipping points’ confuse and can distract from urgent climate action - Nature Climate ChangeThe tipping points framing is widely used in climate discussions but receives mixed feedback. This Perspective critiques it for oversimplifying the complexities of natural and social systems and faili... 2184
Reposted by Tessa BlankenClaes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Graph of the day. For those wondering whether the over-performing Dutch universities need more or (even) less funding. This red line is the government investment per student. More, not less, funding is needed. #DoeHetNiet @woinactie.bsky.social source: @universiteitennl.bsky.social 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥 04929
Reposted by Tessa BlankenWOinActie.bsky.social @woinactie.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Hoofdcommentaar NRC. Nogmaals - er is buiten de coalitiepartijen vrijwel niemand te vinden die deze bezuinigingen een goed idee vindt. De bezuinigingen op het hoger onderwijs zijn kortzichtig www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/... www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/...nrc.nlWat vindt NRC | De bezuinigingen op het hoger onderwijs zijn kortzichtigHoger onderwijs 16235
Reposted by Tessa BlankenClaes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 22/11/2024For the lovely 🦋 folks: #postdoc jobs: We have exciting post doc positions open in the U of Amsterdam's interdisciplinary research priority area "Human(e) AI". Applicants from eg communication, law, logic, and philosophy welcome! 🗓️: deadline December 13 Share 🫶 vacatures.uva.nl/UvA/job/Two-...vacatures.uva.nlTwo Postdoctoral Research Positions in Human(e) AITwo Postdoctoral Research Positions in Human(e) AI 14749
Reposted by Tessa BlankenGiovanni Briganti, M.D., Ph.D. @briganti.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Our long didactic paper on #network analysis, written with many of the amazing scientists that work in the field is finally out in IJMPR and open access ! It was a long and collaborative effort two years in the making, but, it was worth it! Please repost onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...onlinelibrary.wiley.comNetwork analysis: An overview for mental health researchNetwork approaches to psychopathology have become increasingly common in mental health research, with many theoretical and methodological developments quickly gaining traction. This article illustrat... 47230
Reposted by Tessa BlankenIris van Rooij 💭 @irisvanrooij.bsky.social · 18/11/2024✨ So proud of this special issue and deeply grateful for my wonderful co-editors, all contributions at the workshop by participants, and the amazing resulting papers in the special issue. Check it out! You will not be disappointed, I promise 😊 315441
Tessa Blanken @tfblanken.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Met Amsterdam Young Academy spreken we ons uit over het afgelaste nationale protest tegen de bezuinigingen in het hoger onderwijs. "Het afgelasten van de demonstratie was de wereld op zijn kop." Maar we zullen de stilte doorbreken, tot 25 november in Den Haag 🟥! www.parool.nl/columns-opin... 040
Tessa Blanken @tfblanken.bsky.social · 12/11/2024Paper out on how baseline depressive symptoms relate to remission after electorconvulsive therapy. Using network analysis, we take into account that symptoms themselves are related -allowing to identify symptoms that uniquely and directly relate to remission. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...onlinelibrary.wiley.comPrediction of electroconvulsive therapy outcome: A network analysis approachObjective While electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of major depressive disorder is effective, individual response is variable and difficult to predict. These difficulties may in part ..... 160
Reposted by Tessa BlankenManlio De Domenico @manlius.bsky.social · 28/10/2024#ComplexityThoughts #ComplexSystems meet Vivaldi's summer youtu.be/G8SvsPwcQPUyoutu.beComplexity ThoughtsYouTube video by Manlio De Domenico 0126
Reposted by Tessa BlankenMarc van Oostendorp @fonolog.bsky.social · 26/10/2024Dear colleagues around the world, As you may know, the Netherlands has, since this summer, been governed by a radical right-wing administration with an agenda reminiscent of Orbán's Hungary. 10420279
Reposted by Tessa Blankengabylunansky.bsky.social @gabylunansky.bsky.social · 24/10/2024🚨new paper!🚨 We discuss how network theory can accomodate a complexity perspective on resilience, and how different network architectures correspond to four commonly observerd response trajectories to adverse events. Psychological Review: doi.org/10.1037/rev0... [Open Access]. 1/ndoi.org 183
Reposted by Tessa BlankenMarieke A. Helmich @mahelmich.bsky.social · 11/10/2024🚨New paper! 🚨 Very excited to see our Perspective article on the use of early warning signals in psychopathology is now published in @natrevpsych.bsky.social ! Link to the PDF here rdcu.be/dWyLO And 1/5 🧵below 👇 #MentalHealth #ClinPsychSky #PsychSciSky #Psychology #Psychiatry #ClinPsy 🧪 44218
Tessa Blanken @tfblanken.bsky.social · 03/10/2024To all UvA and VU employees: nominations for the AYA recognition & rewards awards 2024 are open 🏆! Nominate a colleague whose exceptional contributions to the academy might remain below the radar, but nevertheless are essential for a healthy university 🌱. amsterdamyoungacademy.nl/aya-recognit...amsterdamyoungacademy.nlAYA Recognition & Rewards Award | AYAAYA welcomes and supports the current attention to Recognition & Rewards in Dutch academia and is committed to furthering forms of excellence and academ ... 020
Reposted by Tessa BlankenSiemon de Lange @siemon.bsky.social · 08/11/2023New paper from my colleagues showing insomnia subtypes exhibit distinct profiles of deviations in structural brain connectivity: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... #neuroscience #neuroimaging 183
Reposted by Tessa BlankenLars Klintwall @larsklintwall.bsky.social · 15/12/2023Published! “A novel approach for constructing personalized networks from longitudinal perceived causal relations”, with @julianburger.bsky.social , @tfblanken.bsky.social et al www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 0369
Tessa Blanken @tfblanken.bsky.social · 09/11/2023I'm very happy and honoured to become part of the Amsterdam Young Academy, together with this great group of people. Can't wait to get started! 🌱 amsterdamyoungacademy.nl/ten-new-aya-...amsterdamyoungacademy.nlTen new AYA members! | AYAThe Amsterdam Young Academy welcomes ten new members from the University of Amsterdam (UvA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and Amsterdam UMC (AUMC). We ... 061