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

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.

Read more...

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:
     • Watch exclusive presentations about ASML's tech
     • Participate in interactive sessions with engineers working in your field of study
     • Get a tour in our Experience Center

Read more...

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.

Read more...

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?

Read more...

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!

The book sale has opened!

Finlay Davidson
2025-01-15

The book sale for the second semester has opened! You kan order all the books for your subjects with a discount at svia.nl/books. Order soon, to make sure they arrive on time!

Join the Awesome IT team!

Luuk Jonker
2024-12-19

The conference committee is still looking for a member who wants to help with organizing Awesome IT. We are looking for someone to help with the promotion of the conference.

You will manage Instagram, design posters and keep in touch with students.

If you want to help with this, send an email to congres@svia.nl! If you would like to help organize the conference, but want to do something other than promotion, that is also possible, feel free to send an email!

FSC is looking for TAs' opinions

Doede Cerutti
2024-12-19

As a TA, you naturally do your best to help others to the best of your ability. To do this, as a TA, you also need help. The FSR is curious about TAs' opinions on how things are going.

If you are a TA and would like to share your opinion, please click here to fill out the form.

View more news

Activity overview

Board game night

in 2 days
  • Tuesday 22 apr 17:00 - 21:30
  • L0.06

Are you a master strategist who always aims to win at board games? Or do you just enjoy a party game or two? Any way you like your board games, good news! The gaming committee is organizing a board game night! Choose from a plethora of games like Set or Cards Against Humanity, or try something new!

Miniature Painting

in 3 days
  • Wednesday 23 apr 17:00 - 19:00
  • Lab42

Step into the world of fantasy and color during our Miniature Painting session for D&D! 🎨✨ We provide the paint, brushes, and miniature figures - all you have to do is show up and get creative. Whether you're painting your first goblin or perfecting your epic dragon knight down to the smallest detail, anything goes!

Never painted a mini before? No problem! All you need to bring is a little...

  • Thursday 24 apr 17:00 - 21:30
  • Brainwave

Long live the King, long live the King! It's almost the King's birthday and we're going to celebrate. After exams, let's royally enjoy a delicious soda, beer, or wine! It's also almost vacation and via will soon be going on a trip! Lots of fun things are coming up. Put on your orange shirt, cape and hat and come April 24 at 17:00 for a drink at the Brainwave🔥.

  • Sun 27 apr (7:00) - Mon 5 may (9:00)
  • Bulgarije

Travelers beware ⚠️ On April 27 we will leave on the study tour to the faraway Bulgarije 🇧🇬

We will start the trip in the Capital city Sofia, where you can discover all the Bulgarian culture! Take a look at the great st. Alexander Nevsky kerk⛪️ or have some tasty kebapche🍗

After 4 days we travel to another city, but before we get there we will make a stop in Valiko Tarnovo🏰 A beautifully situated...

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.

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.

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!