http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:56:35 GMT http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification UvAweb CMS http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/6D0FC0C4-49A1-48D1-9789B6E04D2F50FB 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. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:40:02 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/6D0FC0C4-49A1-48D1-9789B6E04D2F50FB http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/3E9C3F2D-0F1C-45D3-88C2625E5B566DE3 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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:07:10 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/3E9C3F2D-0F1C-45D3-88C2625E5B566DE3 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/530562F3-5D1D-4363-A0BAF24B5E22A043 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! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:09:27 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/530562F3-5D1D-4363-A0BAF24B5E22A043 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/6B20B457-548F-4472-AEB1212849B8C237 The Executive Board has set out the Enrolment Provisions for the 2012-2013 academic year ('Inschrijvingsbesluit 2012-2013'). Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:39:14 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/6B20B457-548F-4472-AEB1212849B8C237 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/291C20FA-BA6E-4DA1-9E09F85190EE8BD4 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. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:35:41 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/291C20FA-BA6E-4DA1-9E09F85190EE8BD4 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/EE2A7B5F-3E39-4E95-A7B313C8B14BB293 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. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:52:40 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/EE2A7B5F-3E39-4E95-A7B313C8B14BB293 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/B92412A1-34A6-4846-8074F1C34BE755CA 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. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:09:14 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/B92412A1-34A6-4846-8074F1C34BE755CA http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/2CDCE21E-C52F-44BA-B96CFE9C2273E548 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’. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:09:18 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/2CDCE21E-C52F-44BA-B96CFE9C2273E548 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/880DC510-DCF7-4FAB-BF868E128C5F7009 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. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:53:12 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/880DC510-DCF7-4FAB-BF868E128C5F7009 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/F850A4B0-FEAF-4B24-96E450AC4E8A5B02 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. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:27:27 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/F850A4B0-FEAF-4B24-96E450AC4E8A5B02 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/E25F1E04-7B0F-447D-976AA564C8AEC981 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. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:25:48 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/E25F1E04-7B0F-447D-976AA564C8AEC981 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/B8E1E785-A03A-406E-817E1D261B0D3F84 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. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:20:47 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/B8E1E785-A03A-406E-817E1D261B0D3F84 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A4CD026E-A185-42AB-B776016616348F47 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. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:22:05 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A4CD026E-A185-42AB-B776016616348F47 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/42FC94DC-6A51-4B10-81B73BADC2EA8E63 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. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:09:26 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/42FC94DC-6A51-4B10-81B73BADC2EA8E63 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/31017C4F-943D-4754-9E009E8DF639EE9C The diploma application procedure at the Faculty of Humanities has recently been revised. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:46:29 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/31017C4F-943D-4754-9E009E8DF639EE9C http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/2ED0EADA-E401-4973-BB7ECD1CA12BFC01 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. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:14:29 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/2ED0EADA-E401-4973-BB7ECD1CA12BFC01 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/F52F3B60-77B3-4C17-93D41F6A9BF745A8 The draft job profiles for the president of the Executive Board and the chairman and members of the Supervisory Board are available. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:54:37 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/F52F3B60-77B3-4C17-93D41F6A9BF745A8 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/E37034DC-8A73-409A-969848364898825D 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. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:20:00 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/E37034DC-8A73-409A-969848364898825D http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/D479F0DD-04CC-401A-8AD4D59C9340840E 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. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:45:43 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/D479F0DD-04CC-401A-8AD4D59C9340840E http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/4B5A1187-D081-4EB5-A0893CCD962E887E Due to maintenance activities, SIS will be unavailable from 17.00 to 23.00 on Friday, 11 November. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:45:13 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/4B5A1187-D081-4EB5-A0893CCD962E887E http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/6B9940CB-75FC-4C12-81D4348FC8C9D56D 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. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:55:47 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/6B9940CB-75FC-4C12-81D4348FC8C9D56D http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/99D0C99C-2168-4EA7-A48729046A6EB602 The UvA Catalogue is always at your fingertips wherever you are: via MijnUvA, the UBAweb, UBAmobiel and now also through Facebook, Netvibes and iGoogle. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:18:05 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/99D0C99C-2168-4EA7-A48729046A6EB602 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/932C83D0-5548-4830-A16FA2F66122996F 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. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:55:54 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/932C83D0-5548-4830-A16FA2F66122996F http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/C966B280-1069-442D-B2E72DEB5282B058 Are you still not sure which Master’s programme you want to do? Then come to the UvA Master’s Day on 18 February. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:31:54 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/C966B280-1069-442D-B2E72DEB5282B058 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/630EBA54-3FFF-49C2-89C1FDF0B0AE3C27 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. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:56:44 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/630EBA54-3FFF-49C2-89C1FDF0B0AE3C27 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/60EE9631-B66A-425B-A1B47C6F36E5AB09 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. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:38:03 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/60EE9631-B66A-425B-A1B47C6F36E5AB09 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A3848FD9-235C-475D-A1623037DAC17CB5 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. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:18:18 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A3848FD9-235C-475D-A1623037DAC17CB5 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/3BD979CA-A2E8-4704-B04050E57A140EF0 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. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:32:05 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/3BD979CA-A2E8-4704-B04050E57A140EF0 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/277B5C46-E9E5-45B4-85963E67F4679B3F 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. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:38:07 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/277B5C46-E9E5-45B4-85963E67F4679B3F http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A11FEFF9-B394-41F6-961EBD6A80695CC5 From Saturday 15 October to Friday 28 October libraries and study centres will have longer opening hours due to the exam period. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:03:20 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A11FEFF9-B394-41F6-961EBD6A80695CC5 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/CDB7703D-AC8F-443F-88E381F9995DD1E0 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. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:24:50 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/CDB7703D-AC8F-443F-88E381F9995DD1E0 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/0869F60C-FFBD-46FA-A2D4A45DDCF45653 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. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:20:05 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/0869F60C-FFBD-46FA-A2D4A45DDCF45653 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/D7826C8F-A4D8-4FE2-B93699A99D4A2853 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. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:25:41 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/D7826C8F-A4D8-4FE2-B93699A99D4A2853 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/490997C5-8B1E-456B-BC175880890FB6C5 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. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:58:10 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/490997C5-8B1E-456B-BC175880890FB6C5 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/8D3D825F-48B8-45AF-9B727CDD3CF167ED Students borrowing publications from the UvA libraries are requested to use their old (2010-2011) student ID cards until September 5. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:00:19 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/8D3D825F-48B8-45AF-9B727CDD3CF167ED http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/7BA4B619-8091-4289-B3706037C9F5076E 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. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:42:40 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/7BA4B619-8091-4289-B3706037C9F5076E http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/93525734-273D-44F4-8E2A334A8E633BF1 Young scientists with a PhD degree are invited to submit an original research proposal for the Creative Mind Prize 2011 ('Creatieve Geest Prijs 2011'). Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:47:04 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/93525734-273D-44F4-8E2A334A8E633BF1 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/BA2765B1-81D3-4CC3-AB76D44237083B71 The demolition of the upper floors of the building across the Nieuwe Achtergracht will start in mid-August Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:26:55 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/BA2765B1-81D3-4CC3-AB76D44237083B71 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/ED80013D-024A-40D7-BCC1104707920334 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. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:42:18 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/ED80013D-024A-40D7-BCC1104707920334 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/7760E0B7-6FC2-45D2-97754705F989C1D9 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. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:25:02 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/7760E0B7-6FC2-45D2-97754705F989C1D9 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/CE0F1ECE-F5AC-4B14-BA39859B93329916 The following building works are scheduled to take place on Roeterseiland in the near future. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:19:54 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/CE0F1ECE-F5AC-4B14-BA39859B93329916 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/669364F7-8BA2-45D4-816C94D11E5CD45A 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. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:08:54 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/669364F7-8BA2-45D4-816C94D11E5CD45A http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/52E805C8-E745-4855-844572414CF72F1C 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. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:47:22 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/52E805C8-E745-4855-844572414CF72F1C http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/BA6D6838-66D7-4048-B173D1ACEACE092E 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. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:45:59 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/BA6D6838-66D7-4048-B173D1ACEACE092E http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/5E5E7F65-9C3F-423C-BC69F7EB43A1D73C 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. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:31:47 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/5E5E7F65-9C3F-423C-BC69F7EB43A1D73C http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/9EADCE29-FC46-4884-A4D7B56FF946AE5B The following construction activities will be carried out at Roeterseiland in the coming period. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:20:38 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/9EADCE29-FC46-4884-A4D7B56FF946AE5B http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/888D1A02-F4B8-4F41-92F071A35F56DBE6 From Monday, 20 June 2011, the first faculties will start with course registration through SIS, the new student information system of the UvA. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:46:59 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/888D1A02-F4B8-4F41-92F071A35F56DBE6 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/9F7F2450-C406-4F22-8182A739B3FF11B8 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. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:47:30 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/9F7F2450-C406-4F22-8182A739B3FF11B8 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/E5174248-DD0D-4D60-A67CC16C3234605B The definitive tuition fee rates for 2011-2012 are now known. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:39:01 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/E5174248-DD0D-4D60-A67CC16C3234605B http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/E747C8E4-F59B-4175-8D41DB3EC11FA884 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. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:12:21 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/E747C8E4-F59B-4175-8D41DB3EC11FA884 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A873FD99-5FAC-40D9-A0E881F17E01E8F4 Law student Sander Wirken has won the UvA Thesis Competition 2011. He was presented with this special distinction during the University Day on Saturday, 28 May. Medical student Soemirien Kasanmoentalib came second. Third place was shared by Peter Bloem (Artificial Intelligence) and Ammeke Kateman (History). Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:46:12 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A873FD99-5FAC-40D9-A0E881F17E01E8F4 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/9B2FC4D6-11E1-4AE4-B261979EA8A0E3AF An overview of upcoming construction work at the Roeterseiland Complex. Tue, 31 May 2011 18:52:13 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/9B2FC4D6-11E1-4AE4-B261979EA8A0E3AF http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/AEFF8838-19BC-4FE5-9257742CE13D53C3 The Student Research Conference (SRC) is an academic conference where Bachelor research takes centre stage.Students will have the unique opportunity to submit their research to an evaluation committee, which will select the best entries. Thu, 19 May 2011 09:12:20 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/AEFF8838-19BC-4FE5-9257742CE13D53C3 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/2F6057B7-525D-4787-8061377D5B101E44 Optiver, the financial derivatives trading firm, is donating 5 years of financial support to the University of Amsterdam (UvA) for education and research in the field of financial markets. Wed, 25 May 2011 09:46:32 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/2F6057B7-525D-4787-8061377D5B101E44 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/3E5EEAB2-9A83-4BC4-BD25F56815922A4C Prominent scientists tell about their research that has been recently published in high impact journals. MindOpen aims to make interesting scientific research accessible to a wide audience. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:09:40 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/3E5EEAB2-9A83-4BC4-BD25F56815922A4C http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/39B22AA6-EC91-4C29-8BC09C93D01D6A8E This summer the reading room of the UBA Book Depot IWO in Amsterdam Zuidoost will be renovated. Therefore it will be closed to the public during June and July. Mon, 16 May 2011 16:12:59 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/39B22AA6-EC91-4C29-8BC09C93D01D6A8E http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/8A129EAF-2CA4-4044-85C6CC252801CAA5 Do you need books or journals from the UB Singel closed stacks this summer? Please, allow for longer delivery periods. From June onwards the collections shelved in the Singel depots will be transferred to IWO, UB’s Bijlmermeer book depot. Mon, 16 May 2011 16:09:50 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/8A129EAF-2CA4-4044-85C6CC252801CAA5 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/4117441F-DB40-4830-A9261C9EDA104F30 During the exam period from 14 May to 20 June, the Bushuis study centre on the Kloveniersburgwal will (just like the UB) only be open for students and employees of the University of Amsterdam and Hogeschool van Amsterdam. Entrance is only possible on presentation of a valid student ID card with a photo. Mon, 16 May 2011 07:31:43 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/4117441F-DB40-4830-A9261C9EDA104F30 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/8B0C7869-52B5-4974-B530611800110955 VU University Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) are to explore the benefits of a possible interinstitutional alliance. With both institutions sharing an ambition to further secure their international reputations as leading classic, comprehensive research universities. Thu, 12 May 2011 08:37:16 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/8B0C7869-52B5-4974-B530611800110955 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/F29B0BA1-16FC-4A6D-9E128F58DF3ABDE7 The QS World University Rankings created a ranking specifically for the IT field this year. In this ‘Computer Science & Information Systems Rankings 2011’, the University of Amsterdam occupies the 47th position worldwide. Wed, 11 May 2011 08:00:33 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/F29B0BA1-16FC-4A6D-9E128F58DF3ABDE7 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/0A8F92BD-AE81-44AD-B210700A9EA74A50 The University of Amsterdam and the contractor are discussing finding a low-noise option for placing sheet pilings at the Roeterseiland construction site. Wed, 04 May 2011 09:42:09 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/0A8F92BD-AE81-44AD-B210700A9EA74A50 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/5C8CBC96-9D56-4179-83ACCCE8CFF3A606 Over the course of the last year, the Facilities Centre has been busy with the call for tenders of the UvA and HvA catering. New contracts have now been signed for the coffee corners and for the coffee and snack machines. These contracts will come into effect as of 3 June 2011. Mon, 02 May 2011 12:09:00 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/5C8CBC96-9D56-4179-83ACCCE8CFF3A606 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/6E758AB1-A83D-4A16-BBD3D52FFF969D3A On Tuesday, 17 May, the winner of the sixth edition of the Science Park New Competition will be announced during a special ceremony. Students and researchers from the University of Amsterdam (UvA), the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Applied Sciences (HVA) and institutions and companies based at the Science Park were asked to submit an original, innovative and feasible idea. Mon, 02 May 2011 12:36:23 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/6E758AB1-A83D-4A16-BBD3D52FFF969D3A http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A7F86275-F52E-4FE4-876B624E3AE2B99D The University of Amsterdam will lodge an appeal with the Council of State against the ruling made by the Amsterdam District Court on 30 March regarding construction of a new University Library (UB) and study centre for the Faculty of Humanities at the Binnengasthuisterrein (BG-terrein). Mon, 02 May 2011 12:27:17 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A7F86275-F52E-4FE4-876B624E3AE2B99D http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/55BD6771-1BE8-45DD-96D98C2089F79EA8 The following construction activities are scheduled for the Roeterseiland Complex and vicinity in May and June 2011. Mon, 02 May 2011 10:37:50 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/55BD6771-1BE8-45DD-96D98C2089F79EA8 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/CAC7932D-1785-4D3F-99AF7FB86802872D UvA libraries and study centres will have different opening times in connection with the period between the Queen's Day and Liberation Day public holidays on 30 April and 5 May respectively. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:45:09 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/CAC7932D-1785-4D3F-99AF7FB86802872D http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/2F622513-F1AB-42DD-B617F4613C34BE33 Students who wish to take part in the UvA Essay Competition, have until 11 May to send in their essay to the Central Student Council. The theme this year is: The University in the City. The winner will receive a book token worth 300 euros. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:48:28 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/2F622513-F1AB-42DD-B617F4613C34BE33 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/743B28CB-DA64-4DAA-946A612AC0DB7DD3 Are you entrepreneurial and do you have concrete plans to build a career? Then fill in the GUESSS questionnaire by 31 May 2011 and you could win a trip to Silicon Valley or an iPad. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:36:50 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/743B28CB-DA64-4DAA-946A612AC0DB7DD3 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/D5E6026D-1478-4949-B7536FCA786BF6F9 On Friday, 20 May 2011, the first edition of the Student Games Amsterdam will take place at the Universum sports centre at the Science Park. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:32:48 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/D5E6026D-1478-4949-B7536FCA786BF6F9 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/69EEF18C-B52F-42ED-AE62C3818E6BC2A0 On Tuesday, 17 May, the Technology Transfer Office UvA AMC (BKT UvA AMC) will announce the winner of the Science Park New Ideas Competition 2011. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:49:42 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/69EEF18C-B52F-42ED-AE62C3818E6BC2A0 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/D12809FE-24D3-4964-A03A264820BFA247 The summer courses will start in July at Crea. Students can enrol for the period  from 4 July to 19 August. There will be a new course this year: Zomerprojecten (Summer Projects). Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:50:20 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/D12809FE-24D3-4964-A03A264820BFA247 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/351AA874-F64D-4BE8-AC74379F5F463FC1 The construction work in building D has been temporarily suspended as additional asbestos has been found. This will affect when the building work is completed. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:40:28 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/351AA874-F64D-4BE8-AC74379F5F463FC1 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/4457E280-5961-4884-B822CEFFD3DAC39F The Amsterdam District Court has upheld the appeal that opponents had lodged against the listed building permit granted by Amsterdam city council for the construction of the new library at the Binnengasthuisterrein (BG-terrein). Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:36:18 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/4457E280-5961-4884-B822CEFFD3DAC39F http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/ABBBE159-E4F7-4BB5-813F80FA2690591D The UvA would like to draw students and staff members’ attention to a spam email that is circulating offering a job. Do not under any circumstance send your personal information and bank account numbers, as this is a scam. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:34:53 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/ABBBE159-E4F7-4BB5-813F80FA2690591D http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/C09B07B9-EC55-45BB-BAD912E196030BB7 April will see the start of main Roeterseiland redevelopment project , namely the renovation of buildings B and C. Here you will find information about what this will entail. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:40:30 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/C09B07B9-EC55-45BB-BAD912E196030BB7 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/B0BAD02E-A2DC-40B1-9A23D86CD060E23B The International Student Network (ISN) Amsterdam looking for new board members who will be responsible for the social and cultural integration of all international students at the University of Amsterdam and HvA. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:20:10 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/B0BAD02E-A2DC-40B1-9A23D86CD060E23B http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/7C317C23-4E25-40FE-A4524392D693851C The passageway between buildings A and E via B/C (first floor) across the Nieuwe Achtergracht  will no longer be accessible from 1 April 2011 in connection with the start of the renovation of buildings B and C at Roeterseiland. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:22:33 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/7C317C23-4E25-40FE-A4524392D693851C http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/B284C086-EDE5-4833-9F46F91918D047D0 Runners can register for the Dam tot Damloop (Dam to Dam run) from 2 April which will take place on 18 September. Staff and students can register online for the UvA/HvA team. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:21:04 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/B284C086-EDE5-4833-9F46F91918D047D0 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/AD073A63-5D22-406C-867BD1FAFB085E27 In connection with the exam period, a number of locations will have longer opening hours until 2 April. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:22:53 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/AD073A63-5D22-406C-867BD1FAFB085E27 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/BF7191AE-A926-44FF-BFD7D6B8595199FD Under the slogan Sport for free', members and non-members can play sports and exercise for free at USC Sport from Monday, 28 March to Friday, 1 April 2011. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:56:52 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/BF7191AE-A926-44FF-BFD7D6B8595199FD http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/F4CC1E61-D50D-4311-AFD18B55B212801A Information sessions regarding construction activities at the Roeterseiland B and C buildings are planned for 23 and 30 March. With construction work commencing on 1 April, these information sessions are open to both students and staff. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:46:05 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/F4CC1E61-D50D-4311-AFD18B55B212801A http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/47853482-6C6B-4422-8084CAF3BCA8CE79 From 4 April , the bicycle sheds under building A will be inaccessible. This is due to a construction site which is being set up on the Nieuwe Achtergracht next to building A. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:16:10 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/47853482-6C6B-4422-8084CAF3BCA8CE79 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/AAD4018B-CFDA-4C17-AE9024EC3640691A Due to the renovation of buildings B and C, a number of lecture rooms in Building A at the Roeterseiland cannot be used from April to August 2011. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:58:00 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/AAD4018B-CFDA-4C17-AE9024EC3640691A http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/7CEAEE74-631F-4817-9D4C2062EE3F0AFD The Roetersrun will take place on Thursday, 31 March 2011. Preregistration for the Roetersrun, open to students and staff of the UvA, HvA and VU as well as to the general public, is possible until 27 March. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:01:01 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/7CEAEE74-631F-4817-9D4C2062EE3F0AFD http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/415F1982-7FDE-43B8-B4DB4DDDF4E246FA Amsterdam University College (AUC) regularly organises small-scale seminars by inviting interesting guest speakers ‘who are in town’ for presentations and debates with members of the academic community. UvA students are welcome to attend these unique and informative lectures. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:00:27 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/415F1982-7FDE-43B8-B4DB4DDDF4E246FA http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/C5A7BD83-A7CB-4158-8E57CD16E999AB04 Have you always wanted a glimpse behind the scenes of leading companies and government agencies / public bodies? Now is your chance, as the Dutch Inhouse Tours (DIT) is once again organising 20 introductory days with leading Dutch employers in March, April and May 2011. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:54:40 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/C5A7BD83-A7CB-4158-8E57CD16E999AB04 http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A0651AE2-47B2-4328-A76ACD184C63BBAE Are you a passionate and talented singer-songwriter, DJ, writer or photographer who wants to share his or her skills with the rest of Amsterdam? Then take to the stage on 13 or 14 May at the Amsterdam Student Festival 2011. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:14:49 GMT http://www.student.uva.nl/english/current_news.cfm/A0651AE2-47B2-4328-A76ACD184C63BBAE