Theme-based collaboration
Our academics from various disciplines and faculties are formulating unexpected research questions on socially relevant themes and incorporating these in teaching.
University of Amsterdam Strategy
The University of Amsterdam brings curious people together: people who ask questions, probe further and work together on the complex issues of our time. Guided by three core values – engaged, curious and independent-minded – and four ambitions, we give direction to our education, research, societal impact and the way we work and study.
Read our Strategy 2027-2032
With this strategy we outline the UvA’s course for 2027-2032. We show what the UvA stands for, what we consider important and which direction we want to take together, given the developments coming our way.
From strategy to practice
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Faculty Strategic Plans
In line with the UvA Strategic Plan, each faculty draws up a Faculty Strategic Plan (FSP). In the FSP, the faculty outlines its plans for the coming period. -
HR Manifesto
The UvA’s success depends on our employees and their unique knowledge, talents and motivation. This means that the university will strive to make working at the UvA as attractive, challenging and safe as possible. -
The digital agenda
The digital agenda gives direction to the development of digitisation at the UvA. The agenda is intended as a source of inspiration, ambition and navigation tool.
News about the UvA strategy
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Theme-based collaboration enters next phase with awarding of midsize projects and seed grants
As part of the UvA-wide theme-based collaboration programme, nine midsize projects and 12 seed grants have been awarded. This marks an important step in the UvA’s journey towards realising its ambition of ... -
Inspiring Generations event focuses on contributing to society and collaboration
‘As a broad-based, leading university, the UvA aims to make a valuable contribution to science and to addressing complex societal issues,’ says Executive Board President Geert ten Dam. ‘This is not something we can ... -
Meet the UvA Sustainability Platform
Last December, UvA launched the UvA Sustainability Platform (USP). USP is a community that connects researchers and their ambitions, knowledge and initiatives for sustainability research across the University. -
The UvA's response to the growing importance of technology
Technological aspects are becoming increasingly important in all disciplines. We talked to Rector Magnificus, Peter-Paul Verbeek, and the dean of the Faculty of Science, Peter van Tienderen about what the UvA is ...