Aug 20, 2025 · Updated May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

TWON Research Presented in Tirana

TWON researcher Sjoerd Stolwijk presented work from the Twin of Online Social Networks project during a visit to Tirana, Albania. The visit took place in the context of academic cooperation between Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Elbasan “Aleksandër Xhuvani.”

The exchange highlighted the importance of international research collaboration and knowledge diplomacy. Research and education can serve as bridges between cultures and institutions, fostering dialogue, cooperation and mutual understanding across Europe.

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