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Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) Institute for Advanced Study (IAS)

Complexity Science, Infectious Disease and Declining Vaccination Rate

Organised by IAS Policy Fellow Jeljer Hoekstra

This workshop focuses on the question of how to address declining vaccination rates. The aim is to gain a thorough understanding of the factors involved, including differences between groups, and to reflect on whether current research at RIVM is sufficiently focused.
Date
13 October 2026
Time
09:00 -13:00
Room
Sweelinck Room

Objectives of the workshop:

  • Applying complex systems methods to explore causes and possible solutions for declining vaccination rates.
  • Exchange of ideas and perspectives between different substantive and methodological disciplines and organisations.

We will reflect on:

  • What RIVM is already doing regarding vaccination rates
  • What gaps exist in knowledge? Are we focusing on the right things?
  • Where should we best allocate scarce resources? What falls within or beyond our sphere of influence?
  • Identifying opportunities for follow-up research and collaboration between RIVM and IAS.

Places in this workshop are currently limited. Please fill in the expression of interest form if you are interested in attending, and we will contact you if a place becomes available.

Expression of Interest Form
Learn more about Jeljer Hoekstra