What does Science for Energy and Sustainability at the UvA have to offer me?

Science for Energy and Sustainability (SES) is an interdisciplinary 'track' or specialisation within the UvA Master's programmes Chemistry and Physics. It combines ‘hard’ scientific research with the analysis of societal issues, business models and government regulations. The programme covers a broad area of hot topics, such as:

• bio-based economy
• green chemistry
• photophysical and photochemical energy conversion
• biosolar cells and catalysis for sustainable synthesis and energy conversion.

SES is an outward-looking programme, geared towards the cutting edge of energy and sustainability research. It gives you the skills and knowledge to move from understanding the state-of-the-art, to actually developing new sustainable technologies that can be implemented in society.

Is Science for Energy and Sustainability at the UvA the study for me?

It is , if you:

• are interested in both physics and chemistry
• want to become (more) aware of the scientific, technological and societal challenges for our future
• want to learn how to advance renewable energy resources, promote sustainable development, and use resources more efficiently
• want to study the development of technological solutions to global energy and sustainability problems, as well as the societal context of global developments in this field 
• want to pursue a career that focuses on developing sustainable solutions to our current pressing global situation with regard to energy, climate and sustainability.