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Research university in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Universiteit van Amsterdam).

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Jan 03
The Art of Transformation
Allard Pierson, Oude Turfmarkt 127-129, Amsterdam

exhibition. On stage, nothing is quite what it seems. Roles, masks, costumes and sets can amplify, refine or hide identities. The Allard Pierson Theatre Collection contains a wealth of materials, ranging from costumes an…
Aug 31
Opening of the Academic Year 2026-2027
Aula - Oude Lutherse kerk, Singel 411, Amsterdam

event. The official opening of the 2026 - 2027 academic year will focus on new perspectives, featuring our new President of the Executive Board, Vinod Subramaniam, the transfer of the Rectorship from Peter-Paul Verbeek t…
Sep 01
An effective approach to D-branes
Agnietenkapel, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 229 - 231, Amsterdam

phd-defence-ceremony. George Batzios will defend the dissertation 'An effective approach to D-branes'. Supervisor is Prof. J. de Boer. The co-supervisor is Dr J. Armas.
Sep 01
The Datafying (civil) Society: Fostering Citizens’ Agency Beyond Open Government
Agnietenkapel, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 229 - 231, Amsterdam

phd-defence-ceremony. Guillén Torres Sepulveda will defend the dissertation 'The Datafying (civil) Society: Fostering Citizens’ Agency Beyond Open Government'. Supervisors are Prof. S. Milan and Prof. R.A. Rogers. The co…
Sep 02
Artificial Intelligence for Hepato-Pancreatic Oncologic Imaging. Self-Supervised Learning and Clinical Translation in Cancer Assessment
Agnietenkapel, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 229 - 231, Amsterdam

phd-defence-ceremony. Jacqueline Bereska will defend the dissertation 'Artificial Intelligence for Hepato-Pancreatic Oncologic Imaging. Self-Supervised Learning and Clinical Translation in Cancer Assessment'. Supervisors…
Sep 02
Strong toys from sugar. Novel rigid polyesters with high impact strength and high Tg
Aula - Lutherse kerk, Singel 411, Amsterdam

phd-defence-ceremony. Bruno Bottega Pergher will defend the dissertation 'Strong toys from sugar. Novel rigid polyesters with high impact strength and high Tg'. Supervisor is Prof. G.J.M. Gruter. The co-supervisor is Dr …
Sep 02
“Defending What Is Ours": Resisting and Re-Existing in Covas do Barroso.|An Ethnography of a Place-Based Struggle Over A Prospective Lithium Mine
Aula - Lutherse kerk, Singel 411, Amsterdam

phd-defence-ceremony. Mariana Riquito Pereira will defend the dissertation '“Defending What Is Ours": Resisting and Re-Existing in Covas do Barroso.|An Ethnography of a Place-Based Struggle Over A Prospective Lithium Min…
Sep 02
Norms and Rules. A framework for the interpretation of regulations and social behavior
Agnietenkapel, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 229 - 231, Amsterdam

phd-defence-ceremony. Robert van Doesburg will defend the dissertation 'Norms and Rules. A framework for the interpretation of regulations and social behavior'. Supervisor is Prof. T.M. van Engers. The co-supervisor is D…
Sep 02
AI, Infrastructures and Sustainability
SPUI25, Spui 25-27, Amsterdam

event. Why are we rapidly expanding AI infrastructures? What is the social and environmental impact of rapidly expanding AI infrastructures? Who benefits from the AI-hype and who bears the costs? How do metaphors used to…
Sep 03
Gene therapy for cardiac arrhythmias
Agnietenkapel, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 229 - 231, Amsterdam

phd-defence-ceremony. Jianan Wang will defend the dissertation 'Gene therapy for cardiac arrhythmias'. Supervisor is Prof. V.M. Christoffels. The co-supervisor is Dr G.J.J. Boink.
Sep 03
Blood donor testing as a sentinel for emerging infections
Agnietenkapel, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 229 - 231, Amsterdam

phd-defence-ceremony. Franke Quee will defend the dissertation 'Blood donor testing as a sentinel for emerging infections'. Supervisors are Prof. H.L. Zaaijer and Prof. K. van den Hurk. The co-supervisor is Dr B.M. Hogem…
Sep 03
The Politics of Borders. How Intra-European Border Policies Shape Political Attitudes in the European Union
Aula - Lutherse kerk, Singel 411, Amsterdam

phd-defence-ceremony. Lisa Herbig will defend the dissertation 'The Politics of Borders. How Intra-European Border Policies Shape Political Attitudes in the European Union'. Supervisor is Prof. T. Kuhn. The co-supervisor…

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Research News Aug 26, 2026

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.

Research News Aug 26, 2026

Annette Mosman joins UvA Supervisory Board

Annette Mosman RA, MSc, has been appointed by the Minister of Education, Culture and Science as a member of the Supervisory Board of the UvA, effective 26 August. The appointment is for a period of four years. She succeeds Mohcine Ouass, whose term expires on the same day.

Research News Aug 25, 2026

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.

Research News Aug 25, 2026

‘We need people who will continue to uphold international law’

Professor of International Criminal Law Göran Sluiter is forced to step down after 20 years at the UvA due to ill health. But he is not giving up. ‘International law is important enough to defend.’ In a personal interview, he looks back on his career, his musical ambitions and the future of law.

Research News Aug 25, 2026

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.

Research News Aug 25, 2026

Who can help the government solve problems?

Parking congestion, vacant properties and climate change: there is no shortage of societal problems. People often look to the government for solutions. But the government could do with some help and could make greater use of so-called ‘prize-backed competitions’, argues Louise Verboeket. In her PhD thesis, she investigated how government organisations can best use this tool from a legal perspective.

Research News Aug 21, 2026

Opening of the Academic Year 2026–2027: a special edition for the UvA

On Monday, 31 August, the University of Amsterdam will open the 2026–2027 academic year. The opening has a special character this year: it will mark Vinod Subramaniam's first public appearance as president of the UvA Executive Board, rector magnificus Peter-Paul Verbeek bids farewell and hands over the rectorship to his successor, Anniek de Ruijter.

Research News Aug 21, 2026

Breaking up of swan families in winter disrupts spring migration

Young Bewick's swans only survive their first spring migration if they stay with their parents long enough. If they lose their parents in winter, they leave later and are unable to keep up with the rest of the population. As a result, there is a greater chance that they will die in their first year of life. This is shown in new research by biologists from the UvA and NIOO-KNAW, together with American and German colleagues, which was published on 20 August 20 in the journal Behavioral Ecology and

Research News Aug 18, 2026

Open source model provides new insight into risky gambling behaviour

Researchers from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) present an algorithm that estimates the risks to players in online casinos based on their actual gaming behaviour. Unlike similar tools made by commercial providers, the new algorithm will be available for free (open source). This will provide gambling industry regulators, such as the Netherlands Gaming Authority (Ksa), with an independent, transparent instrument to detect risky gambling behaviour early and better assess whether online gambling

Research News Aug 17, 2026

Why curvature matters

Many materials, both living and engineered, are powered from within. Scientists have thoroughly investigated how such ‘active’ materials operate, but so far, mostly in circumstances where the curvature of the environment does not play a role. In research published in Physical Review Letters this week, a team of physicists proposes a framework to describe how active materials operate in the presence of curvature. The framework explains striking biological observations and may lead to geometry as

Research News Aug 06, 2026

How can news media wean themselves off the Big Tech drip?

Reading news online without the intermediation of US tech firms has become almost impossible. We email via their systems, search with their engines and scroll through their social media. Dutch news media also lean heavily on these companies. That is risky, says Hannes Cools, Assistant Professor of Communication Science. ‘News media are hooked up to a digital drip,’ he says. ‘And if that drip is in foreign hands, it affects not just the sector itself, but our democracy too.’ That is why Cools, to

Research News Aug 04, 2026

QSim2026: International conference on quantum simulation in Amsterdam

From 10-14 August, Amsterdam will host QSim2026, the premier international conference dedicated to the rapidly evolving field of quantum simulation. Bringing together a multidisciplinary community of physicists, computer scientists, and chemists, the event aims to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and cutting-edge experimental platforms.

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