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

Ready to make a real impact on the future of food?

Doede Cerutti
2025-05-13

Ready to make a real impact on the future of food?

This September, the new minor Climate-resilient Crops: Interdisciplinary Approaches kicks off — and you can still join! In this unique program, students from different backgrounds work together on real-world challenges related to food security and climate resilience.

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Cultural speed-dating event to celebrate Cultural Diversity Day!

Doede Cerutti
2025-05-12

Join on the 21 st of May for a cultural speed-dating event to celebrate Cultural Diversity Day!

You are invited to come meet new people and share things from your culture. Want to learn about someone else’s language or share your own? Or compare your experience coming to Amsterdam from a different culture? Or share your religious customs? Or exchange recipes from each other’s home countries?

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Help decide the future of young people in the Netherlands!

Doede Cerutti
2025-05-07

Help decide the future of young people in the Netherlands!📣

You have the right to have a say in the rules that affect your life. Time for change! Together with you we will create the National Youth Strategy. Fill out the questionnaire in 2 minutes and get a chance to win one of 15 bol.com gift certificates of €100!

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Apply now for the FNWI – Beta-Teacher Scholarship!

Doede Cerutti
2025-03-18

Are you considering obtaining a first-degree teaching qualification in informatics or mathematics in the upcoming academic year (2025-2026)?

This is the perfect opportunity for you —apply now for a chance to receive one of the Beta Teacher Scholarships for the Master Leraar Voorbereidend Hoger Onderwijs (LVHO) at the UvA’s Interfacultaire Lerarenopleiding (ILO) – Teacher Training Program.

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FSR: Potential day off after exam week!

Doede Cerutti
2025-03-15

The FSR is currently planning on organizing a teaching-free day after the exam week.

We are curious about your opinions about your experiences and whether you need extra relaxation after a busy period.

Please fill in this form so we can share your answers with the management team of FNWI.

Information session Complex Systems and Policy

Doede Cerutti
2025-03-06

Have you heard about the new Master’s programme Complex Systems and Policy?

During this interdisciplinary programme, students bridge the gap between data analysis and policymaking, while creating a meaningful impact on real-world issues.

Curious? Join the extra information session on 18 March, from 17:00 – 18:00 at Science Park C0.110. Get a short introduction to the programme, an interactive lecture about complexity, and join us for drinks afterwards.

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Get ready to explore ASML on the inside on March 20!

Thomas van Zuilen
| 2025-02-12

Are you curious to see what life at ASML looks like?
You can find out on March 20 at the Student Excursion Day!

At this event, you can:
     â€˘ Watch exclusive presentations about ASML's tech
     â€˘ Participate in interactive sessions with engineers working in your field of study
     â€˘ Get a tour in our Experience Center

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New UvA Master’s Programme: Complex Systems and Policy

Doede Cerutti
2025-02-10

New UvA Master’s Programme: Complex Systems and Policy Are you interested in tackling the complex challenges of today’s society? Would you like to bridge the gap between data analysis and policymaking, and create a meaningful impact on real-world issues?

Check out the new interdisciplinary Master’s programme: Complex Systems and Policy. This programme challenges students to assess complex issues and collaborate with external stakeholders, focusing on real-world problems related to (mental) health and sustainability.

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DE/MO Meet-Up: Democracies in the Age of AI at Pakhuis de Zwijger

Doede Cerutti
2025-01-28

Attention! This event takes place tomorrow (January 29th)

On January 29th, DE/MO Meet-Up: Democracies in the Age of AI at Pakhuis de Zwijger. This event is entirely dedicated to the impact of artificial intelligence and big tech on our democracy.

In an era where deepfakes and disinformation campaigns blur the line between real and fake, the need for transparent and ethical use of AI is growing. During this evening, DE/MO, together with experts, creators, and our audience, will explore questions such as: What role does AI play in our democracy? And what responsibility should Europe take in regulating tech giants like Meta/X?

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New Year's survey

Jet👩🏻‍🦰 van den Eertwegh
2025-01-21

Do you want to give your opinion or tell the FSC about your year of studying? The Faculty Student Council is gathering information from all kinds of studies and process this to inform the (faculty) board. Fill in this form before February 1st and you may win an airfryer!

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Activity overview

Commissiemarket-borrel

still 3 hours
  • Thursday 15 may 17:00 - 21:30
  • Brainwave

Always been curious about the fun activities happening at via, and who makes it happen behind the scenes? Do you secretly want to organize something as well, but are you not sure what, how or with whom? Come to the committee market where our committees will present themselves. Talk to members of the committees, take a look around their stalls to see what kind of events they organize, and participate...

Discord game night

in 2 days
  • Saturday 17 may 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!

Cocktail workshop

in 4 days
  • Monday 19 may 18:00 - 21:30
  • Brainwave

Are you a cocktail enthusiast or looking to become one? Then we have the ultimate activity for you! Experience not three, not four, but five different cocktails. 🍹

At each station, make a specially selected cocktail. Shake, pour, and then enjoy your own creation ✨. It takes place at the Brainwave and starts at 18:00.

Don’t miss this unique workshop - get your ticket now for just €12.50!

Note: Each...

Beer draft course

in 1 week
  • Wednesday 21 may 17:30 - 21:00
  • Brainwave

Do you wish to improve your beer tapping skills? Or interested in having a fun night drinking with the bar committee? Then register now for the tap course! You ofcourse can drink the beers you draught yourself!

Do you have an idea for an activity?
Send an e-mail to the Activitycommittee.

Vacancies

Kega

Support Engineer

Kega, full-time

Please note you must be proficient in the dutch language

The point of inquiry for our E-commerce customers!

About Kega:

For more than 25 years, Kega has been delivering digital solutions that unleash the full potential of our clients. Together with 70 passionate colleagues, we design smart strategies and develop effective solutions. Thanks to a healthy dose of daring, we also change the bottom line of many companies.

KPMG

Consultant IT Assurance

KPMG, full-time

Ben jij op zoek naar een dynamische rol waar business, finance en IT samenkomen? Als IT auditor bij KPMG speel je een cruciale rol in het beoordelen en beheersen van IT-risico’s en help je klanten hun IT-systemen te optimaliseren. Dit is de kans om te groeien in een snel veranderend vakgebied. Verken jouw toekomst bij KPMG!

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.

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)