VU University Amsterdam
VU University Amsterdam

Location: Amsterdam - North Holland
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New beach warning flags introduced following research
Many beachgoers don't understand the meaning of warning flags, according to research by VU Amsterdam and Mijksenaar Lab.
New research suggests drinking coffee may reduce the risk of frailty
A new study has suggested that habitual coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of frailty.
Political Integrity Index 2024: Notable scores for CDA, PVV, and FvD
In 2024, the Netherlands recorded 57 political integrity scandals. The CDA (Christian Democratic Appeal) topped the list with eight cases, followed by FvD (Forum for Democracy) and PVV (Party for Freedom), each with four.
VU Amsterdam citizens' assembly kicks off today
Today, the first session of the citizens' assembly at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam kicks off.
Universities rebalance internationalisation
New measures instead of the mandatory non-Dutch-taught programme assessment (Toets Anderstalig Onderwijs, TAO) Dutch universities are taking their own measures to rebalance internationalisation in higher education.
The Dutch don’t need church to feel connected
Findings from the ten-year study on religion and church life in the Netherlands What still connects the Dutch now that churches continue to empty? That's the central question of the study God in the Netherlands , which KRONCRV's Kruispunt presents.
Parents influence their children's biology more than previously thought
Parental genetic traits linked to changes in children's DNA methylation A new study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry , shows that parents' genetic traits-especially those of mothers
Proposed plan for the reorganisation of the Department of Earth Sciences
In the coming years, the Faculty of Science of VU Amsterdam aims to focus on climate and earth in the age of human impact.
New weather station on VU rooftop maps Zuidas climate
Since last week, a new WOW weather station has been installed on the rooftop of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Politicians’ dark personalities deepen political divisions
From 17 to 22 April, the student information system will be unavailable due to an upgrade. This includes Canvas, VUnet, TestVision and Studielink.
Ammodo Science Award 2025 for Freek van Ede and Rik Peels
The Ammodo Science Award for fundamental research, for groundbreaking science, is awarded every two years to eight scientists across the four science domains of Biomedical Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
VU takes next step in international collaboration assessment framework
As of 1 September 2025, VU Amsterdam will apply an assessment framework for international collaborations.
New interrogation technique effective: joint witness interviews
Put two eyewitnesses of a crime together in an interview, and there's a good chance they'll provide relevant new information for a police investigation.
Towards climate-friendly agriculture
What determines climate-friendly behaviour of farmers? And how can this transition be accelerated? Environmental economist Albert Moerkerken concludes that farmers are prepared to take climate measures, if this is feasible within the quality of the business operations and profitability.
REFLECTION: Between fact and fiction - who decides what is true?
Who determines the information we see on our screens, and how can we assess its truthfulness? With the recent shift in political power in the United States, the dominance of tech giants like 'Meta' and 'X' over information appears to be strengthening.
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Postdoc in reinforcement learning for stochastic optimization Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Postdoc: Sources of hazardous and toxic compounds in the home environment Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Post Doc: Alzheimer biochemical assay- and drug development Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD position: Multimodal Alignment with Common Sense Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Endowed Prof. in Historical Cultures of Germany in a European and Global Context Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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