UvA programmes rise in QS World University Rankings
In the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, Communication & Media Studies are ranked 8th globally. Several other subject areas have also risen in the rankings. Eleven are listed in the top 50 of their discipline.
Read moreSigners and non-signers universally able to distinguish verb categories in sign languages
Sign languages, even those that are unrelated, encode inherent meaning components of verbs in such a way that even non-signers can extract these meanings.
Read moreHumanitarianism a key element of Frontex border policing
New research shows that Frontex, the European Union border management agency, has adopted a markedly more humane approach to the issue of border control and security.
Read moreChildren explore environment better after observing theory-violating evidence
Preschoolers investigate their environment better when faced with a situation that conflicts with their expectations.
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