Study Association via

via, short for 'Vereniging Informatiewetenschappen Amsterdam' (Dutch), is the study association for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Information Science at the University of Amsterdam.

Latest news

The Amsterdam AI Highlight Event

Doede Cerutti
2024-12-09

For this event, you can earn 1 colloquium point

The Amsterdam AI Highlight Event is een paneldiscussie met een keynote over controverse-detectie in AI.

What can you expect?

Frank Kresin will open the night, followed by key-note speaker Sandjai Bhulai, his talk is titled: Controversy Detection with AI: From identification to intervention. Following his talk we will welcome our panel: Peter Bolhuis, Patricia Lago and Stevan Rudinac, they will discuss Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability. Then we will announce the Amsterdam AI Thesis Award winners presented by Jieying Chen and Ana Oprescu, and the Thesis Awards winners will pitch their work. After that we will go down to the main floor of the VU NU building where we enjoy some bubbles and walk around +/- 14 poster presentations.

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Grid congestion: reshaping future energy systems

Doede Cerutti
2024-12-05

Grid congestion is becoming a critical issue in the energy landscape, especially as we transition to renewable and community-based energy systems. It occurs when the demand for electricity at specific times or locations exceeds the grid’s capacity to deliver it efficiently, causing potential bottlenecks and stability issues. As renewable energy sources add variability to the grid, solutions like energy storage, demand management, and smarter technology are increasingly essential to balance supply and demand.

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Join Plan International in the fight against sexual violence

Doede Cerutti
2024-12-04

Street harassment and sexual violence must stop! On the night of May 17 to 18, Plan International is organizing the Night Against Sexual Violence. Hundreds of participants will walk 20 kilometers through the night in Rotterdam to take action and raise funds in the fight against street harassment and sexual violence. Everyone in the world should feel safe at all times and everywhere, even in the dark. Reclaim the night with Plan International and join the walk!

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Help us make UvA more accessible: fill in our survey!

Jet van den Eertwegh
2024-12-01

UvA IDEAs is a student-led platform for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, working toward an accessible, inclusive university where everyone can thrive. We offer the UvA advice on these matters, which is where we need your help. Share your insights to help shape policies and support incoming students. Fill out this survey for a chance to win a €15 voucher!

Received a grade too late or not at all?

Jet van den Eertwegh
2024-11-29

The faculty student council of the FNWI is collecting data on the non-receipt or late receipt of grades from the examination week. So did you receive a grade too late or not all last examweek? Then fill in this survey. By doing so, you help the FSR and the rest of the students!

Meet the Master!

Jet van den Eertwegh
2024-11-22

Dear Bachelor student,

Are you in the final phase of your bachelor’s degree and exploring Master programs? The Meet the Master program offers the perfect opportunity to kick-start your master decision-making process!

This program is specially designed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Master program of your interest. You’ll be paired with an enthusiastic Master student who will guide you through their study experience. Together, you’ll attend a lecture, possibly take a tour, and gain valuable insights about the program directly from someone who knows it inside out.

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Be the Faculty of Science's student assessor

Jet van den Eertwegh
2024-11-21

Are you interested in governance policies and processes regarding education? And are you looking for a challenging position that also looks good on your resume? Then this opportunity is for you! As the Faculty of Science’s student assessor, you sit in on meetings of the Faculty Board, where you contribute from your perspective as a student. It is your job to monitor developments at our Faculty and assess how this might affect students. Want to know more? Check the website!

ASML Online Excursion Day

Naud Sluis
| 2024-11-21

ASML Online Excursion Day
🕜December 12
📜Sign up before December 5 - Click here

🔍What does life at ASML look like? Get the answer in our online event, where you'll:

Get ready to explore ASML on the inside, from the comfort of your own chair! 💻

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Chess tournament by Congo's Education Committee!

Jet van den Eertwegh
2024-11-08

Do you know where that knight should jump to? Have you watched the Queen's Gambit all the way through? Or do you want to finally kick that friend's ass? Then come to the Chess Tournament organised by Congo's Education Committee on 13 November. Compete with other chess fanatics and who knows, you might be the chess champion!!! If you don't know much about chess yet and would like to learn more, you can also join a short beginners' course. Sign up via the link below and come and enjoy playing chess on 13 November!

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Activity overview

Wine tasting

in 5 hours
  • Wednesday 11 dec 18:30 - 21:30
  • Brainwave

Are you a wine lover or would like to learn more about the world of wine? 🍷 Then let yourself be taken on an unforgettable taste journey during a wine tasting organised at our very own Brainwave. Accompanied by a wine expert, we will discover the secrets of different grapes and learn about different beautiful aromas and flavours. 🤓

We will provide the fitting snacks and drinks, you just need to bring...

  • Thursday 12 dec 17:00 - 21:30
  • Brainwave

Every 2nd Friday of December is purple Friday! Purple Friday is the day when schoolchildren and students show their solidarity with the lhbtiqa+ community☂️ On Thursday, December 12, we will celebrate at a nice get-together🥤 Put on your purple shirts, pants, jackets and think of anything else you can think of, as long as it's purple🟪

At this get-together the locations of the study tours will also be...

Discord game night

in 3 days
  • Saturday 14 dec 20:00 - 23:00
  • svia.nl/discord

Come play games with your fellow students every Saturday night starting at 8 p.m.! Everything from Counter Strike to Minecraft will be played. It's the perfect way to get to know your fellow students better!

  • Thursday 19 dec 17:00 - 21:30
  • Brainwave

We may be a study association, but we too are going to behave studentishly today. After all, it's time for the annual Jacket-Tie get-together! Put on your nicest prominent suit and knot your tie properly👔. This is your chance to raise your profile and have a good banter with each other!🗣️ For example, also hand out a classic tie-adt to each other (I'm sure BarCo is happy about that too). Come by, prominently...

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Vacancies

Kega

Developer internship (Graduate) at Kega

Kega, internship

> This vacancy is for people who speak dutch

Are you an enthusiastic and talented computer science graduate with a passion for application design and development? Do you want to gain practical experience at a dynamic and innovative company? Then this developer internship at Kega is for you!

Cloutive Technology Solutions

Jr / Mid-Level ML/GenAI Engineer

Cloutive Technology Solutions, full-time

Cloutive is a leading Cloud Development Company based in Amsterdam. We specialize in AWS Cloud Migrations, AWS DevOps-as-a-Service, and Generative AI (GenAI) Development services. At Cloutive, our team is entirely composed of technical professionals, including the founder. We foster an environment where innovation thrives, and everyone is encouraged to become an expert in cloud technologies.

Devoteam

Traineeship DevOps, Integratie en Data

Devoteam, full-time

Are you eager to make a difference at clients such as RTL, Bol.com, Vodafone Ziggo and Rabobank? Have you just graduated and are super motivated to kick off your career as an IT professional? Do you want to invest in yourself and become indispensable for leading companies? Then our traineeship is made for you!

Info Support

Software Engineer (Fulltime/Parttime)

Info Support, part-time

Developing software that all of society interacts with. Software for birth registration to retirement benefits, from planning systems in public transport to the software for the robotization of distribution centers. Safe, reliable, 100% craftsmanship. With your drive to develop yourself further in your field, you want to rise to the top of IT. (Info Support | Forward - YouTube)