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What do you think about the UvA? Participate in the National Student Survey

The National Student Survey 2012 will take place between 6 February and 6 April. This is an annual national survey where students can express their opinion on study programmes, universities and universities of applied sciences. Take part in the survey and you could win an iPad.

Studielink temporarily unavailable

Due to scheduled maintenance, the Studielink system will be unavailable beginning Wednesday, 8 February at 18:00 and ending Friday, 10 February at 07:00.

Your future, your Master’s

Have you not yet decided which Master’s programme is right for you?? Come to the UvA Master's Day on Saturday, 18 February 2012!

Enrolment Provisions for 2012-2013 academic year set out

The Executive Board has set out the Enrolment Provisions for the 2012-2013 academic year ('Inschrijvingsbesluit 2012-2013').

Student grants and loans may be abolished for Master’s programmes

Halbe Zijlstra, State Secretary of Education, Culture and Science in the Netherlands, submitted a legislative proposal in the Dutch Lower House concerning cuts to higher education on 19 January 2012. This proposal advocates the abolition of financial assistance for Master's degree students.

AUC Who's in Town lecture series - 'Big impact from small size: applications of nanotechnology in society'

As part of the 'Who's in Town' lecture series organised by Amsterdam University College, Prof. Albert van den Berg, honorary professor and head of BIOS/Lab-on-a-Chip group, MESA+ at the University of Twente and board member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, will hold a lecture about nanotechnology at the AUC Artis Library on Tuesday, 31 January 2012. All students and staff of the UvA are welcome.

Sociologist Gerben Moerman named UvA Lecturer of the Year 2011

Sociologist Gerben Moerman has been named UvA Lecturer of the Year 2011 for his dynamic and innovative teaching. The award was presented by jury chairwoman Tessa van Ligten, a Dentistry student and member of the Central Student Council.

UvA celebrates 380th Dies Natalis

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) celebrated its 380th Dies Natalis (anniversary) on Friday, 6 January 2012. In the opening address, Rector Magnificus Prof. Dymph van den Boom spoke about promoting the distinctive features of Dutch universities. The philosopher Daniel Dennett then gave the Dies Natalis speech titled ‘Curiosity’.

Office 2010 on student workstations

As of Friday 23 December 2011, Office 2010 is now available on all UvA student workstations in the University Library (UB) Singel and the Bushuis study centre.

Different opening hours study centres and libraries

During the Christmas holidays and the weeks before the exams period, from 17 December 2011 until 2 February 2012, the libraries and study centres have different opening hours.

CREA moves to Roeterseiland

In January 2012, UvA cultural centre CREA will move into a custom-built new building at the Roeterseiland complex. As a result, all CREA activities will take place under one roof for the first time ever.

Playful campaign aimed at improving SIS by student party ‘mei’

As part of a playful campaign aimed at improving SIS and the usability of this application, the student party mei launched the website sisuva.nl, which has their own version of SIS, on 1 December 2011.

UvA Lecturer of the Year 2011 shortlist announced

On Friday 2 December, the student jury – comprising representatives from all the faculties – drew up a shortlist for the UvA Lecturer of the Year 2011.

Introduction of new Google Apps for Education email service postponed

In June 2011, the University of Amsterdam announced that from September on, Google Apps for Education would be used for students’ email. The introduction of this new service has been postponed.

New procedure for diploma application at the GSH

The diploma application procedure at the Faculty of Humanities has recently been revised.

Cheese sandwich and an apple: a lecture on sustainability, food and canteens

Always wanted to know how sustainable food in the canteen really is? Is it better to eat home-grown apples or bananas from South America? Come to ‘Cheese sandwich and an apple - a lecture on sustainability, food and canteens’ by Prof. Louise O. Fresco.

Job profile for president of Executive Board available

The draft job profiles for the president of the Executive Board and the chairman and members of the Supervisory Board are available.

UvA to celebrate 380th Dies Natalis

On Friday, 6 January 2012, the UvA will celebrate its 380th Dies Natalis (the University’s anniversary). All employees and students are welcome to attend the event. In addition to the opening speech by Rector Magnificus Dymph van den Boom and the Dies lecture by Professor Daniel Dennett, the Lecturer of the Year 2011 will be announced and honorary doctorates will be presented.

UvA Economics students interview architect Rem Koolhaas

Students from the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) will welcome architect Rem Koolhaas on Wednesday, 16 November. In the discussion programme ‘Room for Discussion’, they will talk about architecture and about his experiences working in Europe and Asia.

SIS unavailable 11 November 17.00 - 23.00

Due to maintenance activities, SIS will be unavailable from 17.00 to 23.00 on Friday, 11 November.

Nominate your UvA Lecturer of the Year 2011

Which lecturer makes you want to come to the lecture hall early in the morning? Which lecturer inspires and motivates you to get the best out of yourself? Would you like to let him or her know this? Well now you can! The search for the UvA Lecturer of the Year 2011 has begun.

Library catalogue now available from Facebook, Netvibes or iGoogle

The UvA Catalogue is always at your fingertips wherever you are: via MijnUvA, the UBAweb, UBAmobiel and now also through Facebook, Netvibes and iGoogle.

All your study results from Studieweb now available in SIS

More than four million study results have been migrated from the old system Studieweb. Now that all the study results are available in SIS, you are able to view your study progress in your academic plan and, where applicable, apply for your degree certificate and look at your (binding) study advice.

UvA Master’s Day - 18 February

Are you still not sure which Master’s programme you want to do? Then come to the UvA Master’s Day on 18 February.

Free sports week at the University Sports Centre (USC)

During the ‘Free sports week’ (Sport-voor-nopweek) from Monday 14 to 20 November 2011, UvA staff members, students and all other interested parties can play sports and exercise for free at five USC locations.

Very Short Introductions Competition

Students and recent graduates (after 2009) are invited to participate in the Very Short Introductions Competition.This competition challenges you to present your research in a very short introduction. The prize is an iPad 2.

Register for the Internship information afternoon

Are you thinking about doing an internship during your studies? Then, come and meet different organisations and companies, attend a workshop or presentation and speak to internship specialists at the internship information afternoon.

Wanted: mentors for international students

The International Student Network Amsterdam (ISN) is looking for students who would like to mentor international students during the introduction period and help them find their way around Amsterdam.

Sustainable 'dual boot’ computer room for science students opened

On Friday, 7 October 2011, the first ‘dual boot’ computer room was opened at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Science students can now choose which operating system they want to use for their practicals.

Longer opening hours libraries and study centres 15 - 28 October

From Saturday 15 October to Friday 28 October libraries and study centres will have longer opening hours due to the exam period.

Additional consultation hour for students with dyslexia

Student counsellors will give information about the possibilities, facilities and arrangements for students with dyslexia during an additional consultation hour from September to November 2011 on Monday at 16.00 or 16.30.

USC UvA/HvA team braves rain in Dam tot Damloop

Hundreds of students and staff from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Applied Sciences (HvA) braved the rain to run the 16 kilometres from Amsterdam to Zaandam as part of the USC UvA/HvA team.

Sustainable University Award 2011: submit entries before 1 October

Students and staff can turn their ideas for a sustainable University of Amsterdam into reality. The best entry will be implemented with money and assistance from the University of Amsterdam.

UvA Start Magazine: students opt for print

What do students (and prospective students) think of the UvA Start Magazine? Would they rather see it online or via an app? Their opinions were the subject of an online survey conducted by the Communications Office between 30 June and 15 August.

Please, use last year’s student ID card to borrow from Library until September 5

Students borrowing publications from the UvA libraries are requested to use their old (2010-2011) student ID cards until September 5.

Reading Room in the book repository IWO is open again

The reading room at the UBA book repository IWO, located in the southeastern part of Amsterdam, has been redecorated and is now available for everyone.

Creative Mind Prize 2011

Young scientists with a PhD degree are invited to submit an original research proposal for the Creative Mind Prize 2011 ('Creatieve Geest Prijs 2011').

Demolition activities Roeterseiland building C across canal

The demolition of the upper floors of the building across the Nieuwe Achtergracht will start in mid-August

Exams building A Roeterseiland moved

A large number of the scheduled examinations in building A, taking place from 8 August to 4 September, have been moved to other locations as a result of construction activities.

Participate in the UvA video project

Do you have an exciting idea that will help improve (web)seminars? Can you see tremendous opportunities to connect with colleagues from around the world through the use of video? The UvA challenges students with innovative ideas to participate in its video project.

Building Update #4

The following building works are scheduled to take place on Roeterseiland in the near future.

Construction temporary bridge and demolition garages Roeterseiland

In August, a temporary bridge will be built over the existing pedestrian bridge over the canal. In addition, the garages next to the future CREA will be demolished.

‘QS World University Rankings by Subject’: UvA 5 times best in the Netherlands

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) has the highest ranking of all Dutch universities in five fields of study according to the global QS World University Rankings by Subject, which were published on Tuesday, 5 July.

President Executive Board UvA/HvA resigns from position

Karel van der Toorn, president of the Executive Board (CvB) of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Applied Sciences (HvA), has decided after consultation with the Supervisory Board to resign from his position effective immediately.

UvA Strategic Plan 2011-2014: Eye for Talent

The UvA’s ‘Strategic Plan 2011-2014: Eye for Talent’ builds on the previous strategic plan ‘Learning to Excel’ and is the end result of an intensive period of consultations, brainstorming, writing and discussions.

Building update #3

The following construction activities will be carried out at Roeterseiland in the coming period.

Course registration in SIS, the new student information system

From Monday, 20 June 2011, the first faculties will start with course registration through SIS, the new student information system of the UvA.

Student email via Google Apps for Education as of 2011-2012 academic year

The UvA student email will be provided by Google Apps for Education as of the new 2011-2012 academic year. This has been decided upon by the Executive Board.

Tuition fees 2011-2012, enrolment and pre-Master’s programmes

The definitive tuition fee rates for 2011-2012 are now known.

University of Amsterdam looking to attract top talent

Amsterdam is home to the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and other knowledge institutes, world-renowned cultural institutions and multinationals. The UvA wants to offer an inspiring scheme that will allow students to get the best out of their study programme and themselves, and where they will be brought together with people who can help them.

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Connects Dutch and international students so that they can teach each other a language.