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.

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).

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The Amsterdam AI Highlight Event

Doede Cerutti
Doede Cerutti
2024-12-09

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.

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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.

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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!

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