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

A touch of green can improve an environment, also in classrooms

Doede Cerutti
2025-06-20

A touch of green can improve an environment, also in classrooms. As UvA we want to see how we can make our classrooms more pleasant for all its users with added green. An experimental attempt is ready for you in Science Park A1.14. We would like to ask you to take a look and also provide us with feedback. This can be done via the QR code on the posters in the classroom. All input is welcome!

Ride on the famous Pannenkoekenboot (Pancake Boat)!

Doede Cerutti
2025-06-10

Do you love pancakes? Are you curious about the rich history and culture of Amsterdam? Join us for a free cultural walk through the city, followed by a delicious ride on the famous Pannenkoekenboot (Pancake Boat)!

SPAcie is hosting this fun, tasty and free event for all students of Science Park on June 16th. We'll meet at 17:30 at Amsterdam Central Station (main entrance, outside).

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Group Supervisors, crew and cooking crew for Freshmen Weekend 2025!

Paul Elsinghorst 🧅
2025-06-06

It's time again for the most beautiful and amazing event that every via member will remember for the rest of their life. And this, my dear reader, is of course about the first-year weekend that will take place on September 26-28, 2025. But now you're thinking: "Hey, I'm not a first-year, what use is this information to me!" Well, I have excellent news, you (the newsreader) have been chosen to register as extra help to make this weekend possible and of course to relive EJW! Quickly fill in the form here and join us on EJW! A brief explanation of the different roles for everyone who doesn't quite remember them:

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Take an interdisciplinary elective

Doede Cerutti
2025-05-29

Looking for an interesting elective in the next semester?

Discover the interdisciplinary electives Sex, Stigma, and Steroid (6 EC), Big Histories in Amsterdam (6 EC), and more.

Open to all UvA students. Sign up from 10 to 16 June.

CTA

Sexual violence: Beyond Silence by Marnie Blok

Doede Cerutti
2025-05-19

In cooperation with Cinetree and Kriterion we will be screening the impactful short movie about sexual violence: Beyond Silence by Marnie Blok. The screening will be followed by an aftertalk and panel discussion.

Tuesday 17th. June 2025

Venue: Kriterion, Roetersstraat 170, zaal 2 (100 plaatsen)

15.00 – 15.30 : walk-in

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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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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.

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Activity overview

  • Saturday 19 jul 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!

Dies celebration

in 3 weeks
  • Wednesday 6 aug 17:00 - 22:00
  • Science Park

Every year, via celebrates its birthday, also known as the dies, on the 6th of August. Via turned 24 this year! Although it is a holiday, we are of course going to celebrate with a festive affair. Therefore, members are welcome on 6 August at Science Park where we will organise a fun bbq with drinks and DJs. Will we see you there?

  • Thursday 4 sep 17:00 - 21:30
  • Brainwave

The first drinks of the year! Every Thursday via has drinks at the Brainwave (next to C0.05) and of course we are going to do that again🍻 Are you new to studying? Or have you been studying for a while but want to get to know your fellow students better? Then you can drop by from 17:00 to 21:30!

The Brainwave is not your typical Amsterdam pub: a beer here costs just 80 cents, wine for 1 euro and a...

Bowling and karaoke

in 2 months
  • Friday 12 sep 19:00 - 21:00
  • De Ruijterkade 151, 1011 AB Amsterdam

Fancy a fun activity? Don't wait any longer and sign up for the bowling and karaoke activity on September 12 at 7:00 PM!🎳🎤

We're all going to have a party.🥳 We'll start with bowling, where we'll have an open bar for an hour!🍻🎳 Will you show that you can throw a strike, or do you need fences sooner?🏆 Then we'll end the evening with a karaoke where you can sing your lungs out!🎤🎶

Don't miss this unforgettable...

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Vacancies

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)

Chipsoft

Stageopdracht: Universele aanvraag en uitslag

Chipsoft, thesis

Zoek jij een uitdagende stage in de zorg-ICT? Welkom bij ChipSoft! Voor onze vestiging in Amsterdam zoeken wij studenten die het leuk vinden om bij ons te komen afstuderen.

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!

EY

Consultant Digital Risk & Resilience

EY, full-time

As a Consultant within the Digital Risk & Resilience team at EY, you will navigate in the constantly changing and fast-paced digital landscape and build a network that will benefit you throughout your career. We offer you the option to participate in intensive soft and hard skills training during your career, enabling you to continue developing both personally and professionally. From day one, you will collaborate with colleagues at all levels on a variety of projects.

The opportunity - What future are you building towards?
Joining our team will provide you with an opportunity to work in an engaging environment and build strong relationships with external clients and internal colleagues in both domestic and international settings. We foster an entrepreneurial, proud, and caring culture where every team member is valued and supported. We believe in continuous learning and growth, and we are committed to providing opportunities for our team members to expand their knowledge and skills.

Our team - Do great minds always think alike?
The Digital Risk & Resilience team consists of enthusiastic and motivated professionals! We work alongside many of today's leading companies, offering them invaluable guidance and solutions to navigate the ever-changing digital landscape and mitigate potential digital risks. Our range of Consulting services may be summarized as Process & Controls, Digital Risk, and Resilience and are provided to established companies and companies undergoing a digital transformation.

ResponsibilitiesHow can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?