University of Amsterdam (UvA)
universityComprehensive public research university with over 30,000 students and around 5,000 employees, offering nearly 200 English-taught Master’s programmes and 16 English-taught Bachelor’s programmes. Known for strong research output and multiple central-city campuses that connect closely with business and cultural institutions.
Upcoming Events (28)
Hiring in the digital society: stereotypes in job ads
An academic lecture at the University of Amsterdam examining how gender and age stereotypes appear in online job advertisements, their impact on hiring, and strategies to counter bias in the digital labor market. The talk offers evidence-backed insights and practical implications for inclusive recruitment.
Illuminating Pediatric Thyroid Cancer: From Consensus to Surgical Innovation
At the University of Amsterdam, a focused lecture examining how consensus guidelines are translating into innovative surgical techniques for pediatric thyroid cancer, featuring clinical insights and future directions.
Echoes of Change: Prenatal Screening & Thoraco-Abdominal Anomalies
An expert-led lecture at the University of Amsterdam exploring advances in prenatal screening and the clinical management of congenital thoraco-abdominal anomalies. The talk covers cutting-edge diagnostics, ethical considerations, and practical implications for patient care.
Tangled in Transcription: Transcription Factors in Tomato Trichomes
This University of Amsterdam seminar explores how transcription factors regulate tomato Type VI glandular trichome development and specialized metabolism, unveiling regulatory networks in plant biology. Expect insights into crop traits and metabolic pathways within a research context.
GJH and Anxiety: Impact on Daily Functioning and Social Participation
A research-focused talk at the University of Amsterdam examining how Generalised Joint Hypermobility (GJH) and anxiety affect daily functioning, social participation, and sport involvement in adolescents and young adults. Experts discuss implications for care, education, and daily life.
Music and political imprisonment in Pinochet’s Chile
An academic lecture at the University of Amsterdam examining how music intersected with political oppression under Pinochet's regime, including cases of imprisonment and cultural resistance. Scholars discuss music's role in dissent and how sound shaped resistance in Chile.
Experience Days
Join the University of Amsterdam on April 13, 2026 for Experience Days—a campus-wide information day for prospective students. Explore programs, meet faculty and current students, and tour the historic campus with admissions Q&A sessions in a lively academic setting.
Machine Learning for Network Slice Resource Management
Explore how machine learning can optimize network slice resource management at the University of Amsterdam. The talk covers models, practical challenges, and deployment considerations for next-generation telecom systems, with implications for scalable networks.
Dynamics of media and public agendas in EU–China trade
An academic lecture from the University of Amsterdam analyzing how media coverage, political messaging, and public agendas shape EU–China trade relations from a European perspective. The talk examines media framing, policy implications, and journalism’s role in shaping international diplomacy and trade outcomes.
The ‘Elite’ as Delicate Beast
An academic lecture at the University of Amsterdam examining how the concept of the 'elite' operates as a delicate social construct. The talk blends philosophy and sociology to explore power, perception, and vulnerability in contemporary elites.
ACLE & ABS Finance Group Seminar: Iñaki Aldasoro (BIS)
An academic lecture at the University of Amsterdam as part of the ACLE & ABS Finance Group, featuring Iñaki Aldasoro (BIS). The talk covers current topics in finance and central banking, with a Q&A session to follow.
Patient-friendly ketogenic diet for epilepsy: development and preclinical validation
At the University of Amsterdam, this lecture presents a patient-friendly ketogenic diet for epilepsy, outlining development and preclinical validation. The talk connects nutrition science to potential clinical practice, covering study design, mechanisms, and anticipated patient benefits.
Reactive crystallization of chiral molecules
A university lecture at the University of Amsterdam on reactive crystallization of chiral molecules, detailing how asymmetry can be amplified and deracemization achieved through reaction pathways. The talk covers mechanisms, experimental approaches, and implications for synthesis and materials science.
Protecting the Lung: Strategies and Outcomes in Surgical and Critically Ill Patients
Renowned clinicians discuss lung-protective strategies in surgery and critical illness, focusing on ventilation techniques, perioperative management, and patient outcomes. The session at the University of Amsterdam brings together researchers and practitioners to share evidence and advance care.
Masterclass: Turning Complex Ideas into Compelling Stories
A university masterclass at the University of Amsterdam, led by Sanne Bloemink, teaching how to turn complex ideas into compelling stories. Focuses on narrative structure, clarity, and delivery for researchers, educators, and communicators presenting ideas in talks, papers, or lectures.
An immune symphony: antibody isotypes and inflammation
At the University of Amsterdam, this science lecture explores how antibody isotypes and subclasses influence inflammatory responses. The talk covers mechanisms, recent findings, and potential therapeutic implications in an accessible campus setting.
Unraveling Coronary Vasomotor Dysfunction in Angina (NOCAD)
A university-hosted lecture at the University of Amsterdam exploring coronary vasomotor dysfunction in patients with angina and non-obstructive coronary artery disease (NOCAD). The talk covers latest research, diagnostic approaches, and implications for treatment and patient care in clinical cardiology.
Living and active polymers in complex environments
This University of Amsterdam lecture explores living and active polymers in complex environments, examining how polymer chains adapt to crowded, multi-component systems. The talk highlights recent advances in polymer dynamics, self-assembly, and functional soft materials with implications for biotechnology and materials science.
Symposium: Brain Rot and the Aesthetics of Cognitive Decay
An interdisciplinary symposium at the University of Amsterdam exploring how brain rot and cognitive decay are imagined across art, philosophy, and neuroscience. Leading researchers examine brain aesthetics, memory, and the cultural meaning of decline in talks and panels, highlighting the intersection of science and humanities.
Building bridges in transitional pediatric care
University of Amsterdam hosts a focused conference on optimizing transitional care for children with medical complexity. The session covers care coordination, family engagement, and system-level improvements to bridge gaps as patients move across settings.
Not my soul
Not my soul at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) brings a stark, intimate theater piece where memory and identity collide with stark lighting and precise performances that linger long after the curtain.
The AI Gigafactory
An academic event at the University of Amsterdam examining AI gigafactories, governance, environmental impact, and the EU's digital sovereignty strategy.
The Languages of Opera: No Problem?
Scholarly discussion at the University of Amsterdam on how opera communicates across languages and whether music can be a universal language, and what that implies for accessibility.
Cloud Capitalism
Devika Narayan discusses the political economy of cloud computing and leads a debate on how tech platforms shape contemporary capitalism.
Synthetic Genders: How Generative AI Reimagines Gender in Visual Culture
Three talks at the University of Amsterdam explore how Generative AI reshapes gender in visual culture, examining gendered art-historical styles, AI analyses of gender in visual art and film.
Exhibition Queer Underground
This University of Amsterdam exhibition explores queer underground scenes through contemporary installations and archival materials, inviting visitors to rethink visibility, identity, and community on a lively campus setting.
Learning Path: Valorisation & Impact, Cohort 4
Multi-session workshop at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) for Cohort 4, focused on valorisation and impact of research. Participants develop strategies for dissemination, funding, and stakeholder engagement to maximise societal benefits.
Open call: looking for a sounding board
Open call from the University of Amsterdam inviting individuals to join a sounding-board for Vox Pop research. Members will provide feedback and perspectives to help shape upcoming projects; English-language participation requested. Application deadline: 31 March 2027.