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Research News 27 Aug 2026 University of Amsterdam

Marcelo Ackermann appointed professor of Physics of Nanolithography

Prof. Dr Marcelo Ackermann has been appointed professor of Physics of Nanolithography at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam. The position is a joint professorship at UvA and partner university Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).

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Research News 26 Aug 2026 University of Amsterdam

UvA to join Amsterdam Cleanup Day on 18 September

On Friday 18 September, the whole of Amsterdam will be tidying up the city. For the fifth edition of Amsterdam Cleanup Day, thousands of Amsterdammers will take to the streets to pick up litter. The UvA is taking part again.

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Research News 26 Aug 2026 University of Amsterdam

Policy Framework for External Collaboration adopted

Shortly before the summer, the UvA-wide Policy Framework for External Collaboration was adopted. This framework sets out the principles on which the policy for collaboration and its ethical assessment have been developed. It also defines the roles and responsibilities of all those involved and provides guidance for developing faculty-level policies on collaboration with third parties.

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Research News 25 Aug 2026 University of Amsterdam

Nearly century-old voices sound again in Indonesia

Nearly a century after they were first recorded, songs, poems and dances from East Flores returned this month to the communities where they were once documented. The restitution project, led by UvA musicologist Barbara Titus, shows that archives only truly gain meaning in dialogue with the people whose heritage they contain.

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Research News 25 Aug 2026 University of Amsterdam

Normalisation of border controls within Europe are cause for concern

Italy responded to events in Ceuta by imposing border controls on travellers arriving from Spain. Germany has once again extended its controversial border controls. Schengen promises free movement across Europe, yet temporary border checks are becoming increasingly common. According to political scientist Lisa Herbig, these measures do more than create queues and missed train connections for EU citizens; they can also erode trust in political actors and fuel hostility towards migrants.

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Research News 01 Sep 2026 Adelaide University

Legal experts consult community on bail laws

For its review of the Bail Act 1985 (SA), the South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) is now commencing its community engagement, including visits to towns in regional South Australia, to seek input from interested parties and individuals.

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Research News 31 Aug 2026 University of California San Diego

Wildfire Losses Have Lasting Economic Consequences for Homeowners

A new National Bureau of Economic Research from the University of California San Diego shows that wildfire damage can have long-term economic consequences for households, resulting in income losses, relocation of residents as well as slow rebuilding for several years after a fire.