Meat and dairy have long held symbolic, nutritional, and economic significance in societies around the world. From early civilizations to modern consumer cultures, these animal products have been deeply tied to culture, identity, and social status. Using a multidisciplinary approach, including a historical, psychological, and cultural perspective, we discuss the barriers and accelerators (with special focus on meat alternatives and public policy) towards less animal protein consumption.
Course Format
- Dates: 19-23 January 2026
- Attendance: In-person
- Form of tuition: Lectures & excursion
- Form of assessment: Individual written assignment
- Language of instruction: English
- See the course curriculum
If you are a student interested in participating, please contact your local Aurora office. Each Aurora university may select two students for tuition fee waivers (application deadline: 15 December 2025). Universities can use a waitlist, and after the deadline we will inform you if we are able to accept more than two students from your institution. Please send nominations to internationalrelations@vu.nl. Additional students are welcome; the VU discounted fee also applies to them.
