via, short for 'Vereniging Informatiewetenschappen Amsterdam' (Dutch), is the study association for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Information Science at the University of Amsterdam.
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 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!
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!
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.
Novi, Aliza, Bezayite and Lisanne are organizing a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition and treasure hunt on Friday the 14th of February 2025 on the campus of Radboud University. The event is open to female high school- and (applied) university students.
We have various workshops to develop your skills: Hardware (Prof. I.R. Buhan), Web Security (Anca and Danique), Z3 (Michel and Harm), and Cryptography (Aliza).
For this event, you can earn 1 colloquium point
The Amsterdam AI Highlight Event is een paneldiscussie met een keynote over controverse-detectie in AI.
What can you expect?
Frank Kresin will open the night, followed by key-note speaker Sandjai Bhulai, his talk is titled: Controversy Detection with AI: From identification to intervention. Following his talk we will welcome our panel: Peter Bolhuis, Patricia Lago and Stevan Rudinac, they will discuss Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability. Then we will announce the Amsterdam AI Thesis Award winners presented by Jieying Chen and Ana Oprescu, and the Thesis Awards winners will pitch their work. After that we will go down to the main floor of the VU NU building where we enjoy some bubbles and walk around +/- 14 poster presentations.
Grid congestion is becoming a critical issue in the energy landscape, especially as we transition to renewable and community-based energy systems. It occurs when the demand for electricity at specific times or locations exceeds the grid’s capacity to deliver it efficiently, causing potential bottlenecks and stability issues. As renewable energy sources add variability to the grid, solutions like energy storage, demand management, and smarter technology are increasingly essential to balance supply and demand.
Street harassment and sexual violence must stop! On the night of May 17 to 18, Plan International is organizing the Night Against Sexual Violence. Hundreds of participants will walk 20 kilometers through the night in Rotterdam to take action and raise funds in the fight against street harassment and sexual violence. Everyone in the world should feel safe at all times and everywhere, even in the dark. Reclaim the night with Plan International and join the walk!
UvA IDEAs is a student-led platform for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, working toward an accessible, inclusive university where everyone can thrive. We offer the UvA advice on these matters, which is where we need your help. Share your insights to help shape policies and support incoming students. Fill out this survey for a chance to win a €15 voucher!
The faculty student council of the FNWI is collecting data on the non-receipt or late receipt of grades from the examination week. So did you receive a grade too late or not all last examweek? Then fill in this survey. By doing so, you help the FSR and the rest of the students!
View more news
Due to circumstances within EY this lecture will be moved to another date.
More information on the topic and theme of this lecture will follow later.
This lecture is worth 1 colloquium point. You don't need to sign up for the lecture.
Every week week, via has drinks at the Brainwave. Also this week we are going to make it a party again! Bring your friends and fellow students to enjoy a nice cold beer or glass of soda together after a long day of lectures.
It's that time again, the annual New Year's dinner! 🎉🥂 Do you want to start the new year with a delicious dinner and a cozy atmosphere? Do you feel like taking your fancy clothes out of the closet again? Then start the new year with style and come to the New Year's dinner at restaurant De Kop van Oost in Amsterdam! 🍽️🤩
Dinner consists of a luxurious 3-course menu, specially composed to pamper your...
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!
Do you have an idea for an activity?
Send an e-mail to the Activitycommittee.
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)
We’re excited to offer a limited number of Management Trainee positions starting September 2025. This program is designed to help you, our future colleague, develop yourself and explore your talents in an internationally thriving company.
Please note you must be proficient in the dutch language
The point of inquiry for our E-commerce customers!
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.
EY is een wereldwijde speler actief op het gebied van (Tech) Consultancy, Assurance, Tax, Transactions. Met onze expertise, systemen en financiële diensten dragen we bij aan een betere werkomgeving. Dat begint met een cultuur waarin je training, kansen en creatieve vrijheid krijgt om jezelf en EY continu te verbeteren. Van kleine bedrijven tot 's werelds bekendste merken, onze klanten rekenen op betrouwbare financiële overzichten. Binnen Assurance speel je een belangrijke rol in het creëren van vertrouwen. Je analyseert de gegevens achter de bedrijfsactiviteiten van onze klanten, zodat zij, hun investeerders en hun toezichthouders een duidelijk beeld hebben van hoe ze presteren. Dit is essentieel voor van het goed functioneren van de maatschappij en de financiële markten.