via, short for 'Vereniging Informatiewetenschappen Amsterdam' (Dutch), is the study association for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Information Science at the University of Amsterdam.
What course do you miss in the UvA curriculum? With the Create a Course Challenge UvA students are challenged to submit an idea for a new course. The best idea will be developed into an elective open to all UvA students in collaboration with the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies. The deadline is 6 October 23.59.
Bit Academy is looking for developers (in training) who enjoy helping adults learn how to code online as a community coach. You can choose to work a fixed morning, afternoon, evening, or full day each week.
At Bit Academy, they work together with the business community to train the programmers of the future, with a strong focus on peer-to-peer education, learning by doing, and autonomy. Their close collaboration with businesses ensures that the education stays up to date.
In October, the Alice & Eve organizing committee is hosting a poster contest, with great prizes, for women in computer science!
Alice & Eve is a free one-day workshop celebrating women in computing. This year the event takes place on 20 October 2026 at Neude11 Utrecht Public Library in Utrecht and features inspiring keynote talks, a poster contest, and an exhibition honouring remarkable women in the field: https://alice-and-eve.github.io/2026/.
On November 25, BĆØta in Bestuur & Beleid (BiBB) is hosting a career day at SociĆ«teit De Witte in The Hague. The event is intended for masterās students, PhD candidates, and postdocs with a science or engineering background.
Many science students do not immediately see policy, administration, or politics as a logical career path. Yet, thanks to their analytical skills and technical knowledge, they are well-equipped to contribute to societal issues such as climate, energy, digitalization, health, and safety.
PyData Amsterdam is looking for student volunteers for the conference this September! š
As the biggest Python conference in town, itās a massive opportunity to network and learn. Plus, if you volunteer, you score a free full conference ticket for the days you aren't working. šļøš
Spots fill up quickly, so if you want to get involved, sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxfO1AwuHH5ZY4X7mPw3Cqmit7IfoJ6UPDTqYphrRKLgpY2Q/viewform
IguideME is currently looking for several student assistant developers to start immediately. IguideME is an educational tool developed within the faculty. In the coming academic year, this tool will be used more widely in new courses and expanded with new features. The aim of this expansion is to further improve the educational experience for students and lecturers.
Donāt miss this opportunity! And register for Hack4Her 2026 at VU before 12th of June!
We are kicking things off with a day of hands-on workshops open to all students and hosted by top companies and researchers, followed by networking and drinks. During the weekend a two-day hackathon specifically for female students will take place. Whether you want to join us for the whole weekend, the workshops or just dive straight into the hackathon, we would love to have you.
Het is weer tijd voor het mooiste en geweldigste evenement dat elk via lid voor zijn hele leven bijblijft. En dit mijn lieve lezer gaat uiteraard over het eerstejaarsweekend dat op vrijdag 2 oktober t/m zondag 4 oktober 2026 plaatsvindt. Maar nu denk jij van: āHe ik ben geen eerstejaars, wat heb ik aan deze info?ā. Nou heb ik uitstekend nieuws, jij (de nieuwslezer) bent verkozen om je te mogen aanmelden als extra hulp om dit weekend mogelijk te maken en EJW natuurlijk te herbeleven!
Do you want to make real-world change and set the stage for a meaningful career? Applications are open for Collective Futures 2027! Collective Futures is a program for Master's students who want to make a tangible difference. You'll join an open learning environment where you collaborate with impactful organisations and researchers, discover your talents and apply them directly to today's pressing issues. New this year: you can follow the program either as a 30EC minor or as an 18EC elective.
Want to help organize one of the biggest Computer Science student events in the Netherlands? š
Join the next SNiC committee!
SNiC is the annual national congress for Dutch Computer Science students, featuring inspiring speakers, company cases, networking opportunities, and students from all over the country. Think about previous editions like: AvailabilIT, SustainabilIT or HumanIT.
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Please note: This activity is canceld due to the public transport strike
Normally, you can unwind in the via common room with one of our consoles. During Console Night, weāre taking it up a notch: weāll have multiple consoles set up at the same time, so thereās plenty of room for everyone to play together.
Is this your first time stopping by, or do you want to sharpen your skills after the holidays?...
Are you a first-year bachelor- or masterstudent? Would you like to get to know your fellow students better? Then come along to the first-year drinks party! To keep the conversations (and jokes) going, everyone comes dressed as something that starts with the first letter of their name. For example, if your name is Max, you can dress up as a mouse, a motorcycle, or Max Verstappen! šļø
Every week week,...
Dit evenement is 1 colloquiumpunt waard
Ever wondered why one scene gets rated "12+" and another "16+"? And could a machine actually make that call? In this lecture, you will learn how Bit automated Kijkwijzer classification for Talpa Network, and open-sourced two models to do it. You'll also classify film scenes yourself, and get a hands-on feel for just how tricky it is to teach AI something as subjective...
Board 27 is now halfway through its term, so it's high time for the mid-year General assembly! During this meeting, Board 27 will present its mid-year report, mid-year accounts, and mid-year budget. The annual accounts of the VER foundation will also be presented. The discharge of Board 26 will also be discussed.
For new members: a General assembly (GA) is a meeting at which all members are welcome...
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Fast Enterprises is a provider of essential software and services for citizens and governments. In 1998, we changed the way government agencies support their operations with the introduction of GenTaxĀ®. Since then, we have expanded beyond taxes and now also deliver implementations for agencies in the areas of motor vehicles, driverās licenses, unemployment benefits, and child support.
We zoeken developers (in opleiding) die het leuk vinden om een (vaste) ochtend, middag, avond of dag in de week volwassenen online te helpen leren programmeren als community coach.Bij de Bit Academy leiden we samen met het bedrijfsleven de programmeurs van de toekomst op, met een sterke focus op peer-to-peer onderwijs, leren door te doen en autonomie . De nauwe samenwerking met het bedrijfsleven zorgt ervoor dat het onderwijs up-to-date blijft. De studenten zijn gemotiveerd om elke dag een beetje beter te worden en hier helpen wij ze bij. Wanneer zij klaar zijn met de Bit Academy kunnen zij met vol vertrouwen een start maken aan hun carriĆØre.
Who are we
WEBB Traders is a fast-growing, global proprietary trading company, driven by data and technology. We act as a market maker, using our own capital to trade on global stock and derivatives exchanges. By leveraging a large network of interdealer brokers and the latest advancements in electronic trading technology, we add liquidity to the financial markets specialised in cash equity and derivatives.
Since our very first trade in 2009, WEBBās headquarters have been based in Amsterdam, nowadays supported by a strong presence in Paris. With our 70 employees of over 25 different nationalities, we are united in our great ambition to grow WEBB into a global leader in arbitrage and liquidity.
Join us to accelerate your career in the unique trading culture of openness, community, enjoyment, and boundary-free entrepreneurship.
Ready to take the first step toward your data engineering career?
WEBB Traders is looking for a Masterās graduate to join our Control Department as a data engineer, with a focus on finance. Youāll play a key role in elevating our finance functions while transforming how we use data to drive financial insights and decision-making.
Apply now and seize this unique opportunity to turn data into impact!
Your role
ā¢ Build data processing pipelines to automate processes and build dashboards
ā¢ Support trading, finance and our management team in making better decisions
ā¢ Visualise key finance indicators for management and regulators.
ā¢ Monitor continuous improvements and send automated alerts to e.g. trading, finance and our management team.
Ben jij enthousiast over programmeren? Werk je thuis al aan eigen projecten of vind je het leuk om nieuwe technologieƫn uit te proberen? Dan hebben wij een plek voor jou! Voor onze vestigingen zoeken we gemotiveerde stagiairs met een passie voor technologie.