via, short for 'Vereniging Informatiewetenschappen Amsterdam' (Dutch), is the study association for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Information Science at the University of Amsterdam.
A four-day hackathon where you’ll build a working agentic AI product on the open-source Sinas platform. The plumbing is already taken care of — LLM connectivity, authentication, tool calling, functions, state, and database query mechanisms. Your time goes into building something a real user actually wants.
Nominations for UvA Education Awards 2026 are now open! Do you know a lecturer or course that works tirelessly for students, offers inspiring classes, uses innovative teaching methods or otherwise makes an exceptional contribution to your education? Nominate them now for the 2026 Education Awards. Together with all students and staff, we are keen to celebrate exceptional lecturers and teaching teams who create an inspiring learning environment.
The study-free week is already over, and that means it’s time for new things and a fresh start. That’s why I’m bringing you “New News.” In New News, it’s not only about what has happened in the world, but also about what is yet to come. This allows us to inform people in advance, so they don’t have to be surprised when the news actually breaks. This way, you can always stay one step ahead and be better prepared.
Are you a Computer Science (or similar) Master’s student nearing graduation? Fast-growing tech agency Synadia is looking for new talent! Join us on May 14 & 15 for a two-day hiring challenge where you'll build an IoT platform and test it under extreme pressure.
- Day 1 (Amsterdam): Build a real-time cloud dashboard at our Rembrandttoren office.
- Day 2 (Circuit Zandvoort): Install your sensors into real race cars and test your code live from the pit lane!
We build robust IoT platforms on AWS for clients like Heineken and NXP. If you love tinkering with code, hardware, and the cloud—and want to land a great job with an awesome team—this event is for you. All logistics and food are covered!
📅 Deadline to apply: May 1st (Spots are strictly limited!)
👉 https://forms.gle/W1mwWrZva3G9Avz49
Questions? Email just@synadia.nl or cedric@synadia.nl
Join us at ASML on May 7 🚀 (from 15:45 to 20:30 CEST) to meet with the teams currently hiring for internships and graduation projects.
What’s in it for you?
• Get practical tips directly from the source on how to stand out in the recruitment process.
• See exactly what available internships and graduation projects involve day-to-day.
On April 24 & 25, the RAI Amsterdam will be transformed into a career paradise for the 28th time. Are you a student, starter, or (young) professional looking to explore the job market, find your dream job, and/or network endlessly? Then The IT Career Fair is the place to be.
Meet over 200 top employers, including companies such as ChipSoft, CGI Netherlands, Sogeti, Defence (DOCO/COMMIT), and Axians. You can also deepen your knowledge by attending one or more of the 100+ career-oriented and technical workshops.
The new challenges for the AIVD and MIVD JSCU Summerschool are live! Before the Cyberlympic flame is lit, an exciting selection process awaits you. Will you rally your way to the podium with ping-pong, or make your move with backupminton? As a cyber athlete, you know these challenges are just the warm-up for the Cyberlympic Games at the JSCU Summerschool 2026. Solve the challenges and register now!
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 online information session on 3 March, from 17:00 – 18:00. Get a short introduction to the programme, an interactive lecture about complexity, and ask your questions. Please sign-up!
Sexual violence must stop NOW! Everyone deserves to feel safe anytime, anywhere, even when it's dark. That's why Plan International is organising the fourth edition of the Night Against Sexual Violence in Rotterdam on Saturday 30 May.
Walk 20 kilometres through Rotterdam at night or join the 10-kilometre evening walk and get sponsored. The money you raise will go to Plan International's Safer Cities programme, which works worldwide to create safe cities for girls and women. Together we can make an impact!
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. Curious? Check out our website or meet us at the information session during the UvA Master’s week on February 10th at REC, or February 12th at Science Park. Or during our online information session at March 3rd. We hope to see you then!
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=======This activity will be in dutch======= 🍺🎶 25 YEARS OF VIA = 25 REASONS TO SING! 🎶🍺
A quarter of a century of via must, of course, be celebrated in true student style... and what better way than with an old-fashioned cantus? 🎉
On 13 May, we will set the mood in a party tent next to Lab42 for a fun evening full of roaring and bellowing! From classics to guilty pleasures, from student hits to oldies:...
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!
Just go to https://svia.nl/discord to join.
🏆 THE GREAT VIA FLUNKYBAL TOURNAMENT 🏆
Do you have the throwing arm of a god and the throat capacity of a Formula 1 car? 🏎️💨 Then this is your moment. That’s why VIA is organizing the only tournament where "missing the mark" is not an option!
🌪️ What’s the deal?
For those who’ve been living under a rock these past few years: Flunkyball is the king of student sports. The rules are simple: 1. Throw...
Have you also been studying so hard for all those exams this week? Do you want to relax a bit before you take your last exam on Friday? Or are you free on Friday and want to celebrate the end of the exam week? No matter how exhausted you are: come on Thursday and celebrate the end of exam week together. We are looking forward to it!
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