Male dominance or female indifference?
In this month's UvA in the Spotlight, we speak to Thomas Buser about the difference in levels of competitiveness between the sexes, and why this might account for the fact that certain professions are so male-dominated.
Read moreERC Starting Grants for nine UvA and AMC-UvA researchers
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded a Starting Grant to nine researchers from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Amsterdam Medical Center (AMC-UvA).
Read moreGrowing EU influence on healthcare policy
Despite the European Union's seemingly limited legal mandate in the area of healthcare policy, the EU's influence is greater than it appears.
Read moreHonorary doctorates for astrophysicist Kouveliotou and heritage expert Van Rappard-Boon
The UvA will award honorary doctorates to Chryssa Kouveliotou and Charlotte van Rappard-Boon in recognition of their important work in the fields of astrophysics and cultural heritage.
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