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

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 đź§…
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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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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Activity overview

  • Sat 14 jun (10:00) - Sun 15 jun (17:00)
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âť“ Do you fancy an adventurous and fun weekend away? âť“

Then the hitchhiking weekend is perfect for you! We will gather on Saturday morning 14 June at Science Park, after which the location will be announced where you will hitchhike to in pairs! So until then, it is still a surprise where you will go, which makes it extra exciting who will win! 🤔

The duo that arrives at the destination first gets to...

  • Monday 16 jun 17:00 - 19:00
  • Verzamelen bij de Kelder

Are you ready to let your inner artist shine (or do you just feel like getting messy with paint)? Then join the BBQ committee and creacie to create decorations for FLUX!

Why shouldn't you miss this? * The chance to get your creative brain working (and make that boring tuesday afternoon a lot more fun). * Lots of laughs and fun with your friends while we create something beautiful for FLUX together....

Crazy 88

in 2 days
  • Tuesday 17 jun 17:00 - 18:00
  • Science Park

On June 17 at 5 p.m., we challenge you to an evening of action, teamwork and healthy chaos during our Crazy 88! Get ready for an energetic competition centered on speed, creativity and cooperation.

In pairs, you will be given a list of surprising, fun and sometimes challenging tasks that you must complete as quickly and well as possible. The more assignments you complete, the greater your chance of...

  • Thursday 19 jun 11:00 - 14:00
  • L0.11

Feel free to drop by during an walkin-in work session hosted by the Audio-Visual Committee of via.

During this afternoon, all the equipment will be brought out and set up. So, if you’re interested in lighting or sound, or if you’re a natural DJ talent, come by and show us what you’ve got!

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

Vacancies

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!

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

Afstudeeropdracht: Elektronische schaplabels koppelen

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.

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.