Assessment framework for external collaborations sent to the representative advisory bodies
The renewed, extended assessment framework with which the UvA can assess its external collaborations is now its final preparatory phase.
Faculty of Science
Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain. With education and research in mathematics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology, logic and computer science, we are fully immersed in the entire spectrum of the sciences.
Latest news
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NWO funding for advanced study of light-induced materials degradation
A multidisciplinary research team coordinated by Maarten van Bommel, professor of Conservation Science at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), has been awarded 900,000 euros funding by the Dutch Research Council NWO ... -
UvA joins national collaboration HFML-FELIX
Laser and magnet lab HFML-FELIX will continue within a large national partnership consisting of Radboud University, NWO and six other Dutch universities, including UvA. From this new collaboration, HFML-FELIX will ... -
NWO-XL grant for Higgs boson research
NWO has awarded an ENW-XL grant to the research project "The potential of the Higgs boson". In the project, led by Pamela Ferrari (Nikhef/RU), several UvA-IoP researchers are involved. -
Taking the next steps in developing light-controlled molecular machines
Dr Jocelyne Vreede of the Van ‘t Hoff Institute of Molecular Sciences (HIMS) is part of a research team that has just been awarded funding from the Dutch Research Council NWO to take the next steps in developing ... -
Prominent Chinese award for PhD student Kefan Wu
PhD student Kefan Wu of the Van ‘t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) has won a ‘2023 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad’. Established by the China Scholarship Council ... -
Paul de Jong new spokesperson KM3NeT Collaboration
During its last Collaboration meeting, the KM3NeT Collaboration has elected a new Management Team, who will serve for the two coming years. Paul De Jong (UvA-Institute of Physics and Nikhef) will be the new ... -
Draft of renewed house and demonstration rules ready
The renewed house and demonstration rules are ready in draft form and will be sent to the Central Works Council and the Central Student Council for approval. -
Machiel Keestra reappointed as Central Diversity Officer
The Executive Board (CvB) of the University of Amsterdam has reappointed Machiel Keestra as Central Diversity Officer (CDO). -
Stefan Zondag receives doctorate with distinction Cum Laude
On 11 December, Dr Stefan Zondag defended his thesis on the design, characterization and application of continuous-flow photoreactors. He received his doctorate with the distinction ‘cum laude’, honouring his ...
Education, research & valorisation
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Education
The Faculty of Science offers 11 Bachelors' programmes and 37 Master's programmes with various specialisations.Learn more about our education -
Research
Our research focuses on the major scientific challenges in modern society. To this end, our research institutes work together on leading multidisciplinary research themes.Learn more -
Valorisation
The value of research at the Faculty of Science is boosted by collaborations with application-oriented partners, ranging from start-ups to multinationals.Learn more
Research facilities
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Technology Centre
The Technology Centre supports research groups at the faculty in developing mechanical constructions, electronics, software and glass work for experimental set-ups.Learn more -
Facilities
Did you know there is a Computer Museum, a Greenhouse complex and observatoria at the Faculty of Science?Learn more
