Welcome!

The VU StoryLab is a collaborative hub for researchers from diverse disciplines who are passionate about understanding how stories work. We provide an interdisciplinary space where scholars explore narratives across various mediated formats, fostering connections between the social sciences, psychological approaches, and the humanities.

Our mission is to facilitate dialogue across academic fields, promoting innovative approaches to studying stories while building bridges to societal stakeholders.
To achieve this, we host engaging activities such as talks, brainstorming sessions, symposia, and more, creating opportunities for collaboration and idea exchange that transcend traditional academic boundaries.

Join us as we unlock the power of storytelling and its impact on society.

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Narrational
Complexity

The experience, determinants and impact of complex structures in stories.

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Empathy &
Stories

The role of literary stories in enhancing empathy and reducing stigmatization.

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Audio-visual Form of Narratives

The effect of audiovisual form on psychological responses in viewers.

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