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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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.

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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Get ready to explore ASML on the inside on March 20!

Thomas van Zuilen
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

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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.

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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?

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New Year's survey

Jet👩🏻‍🦰 van den Eertwegh
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
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
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
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.