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At the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG), we study how people live together, learn and communicate. We do this in the heart of Amsterdam, with attention to current topics like health, democracy, equal opportunities, local and global challenges, learning and growing up, the digital society and sustainability.

Areas of expertise

Our researchers work in four main areas:

  • Psychology: from brain research to behaviour change.
  • Child Development and Education: from parenting to educational innovation.
  • Communication Science: from media use to political communication.
  • Social Sciences: from urban inequality to global development.

Working together in science

FMG’s research institutes also work together in joint research centres. Each centre focuses on an important topic, where combining knowledge from different fields gives new insights.

Working with society

FMG researchers work closely with social organisations, policy makers and businesses. By linking basic research to today’s issues, we help build a more sustainable and inclusive society — in Amsterdam and around the world.

Curious to see how this works? Read more about how we collaborate and make impact.

Innovative labs

Many different labs make innovative research possible! Discover the opportunities in, for example:

  • BabyLab: research on the development of babies and young children.
  • ComLab: experiments using virtual reality and eye tracking.
  • fMRI Lab: brain research using scans.
  • GISlab: research on cities and spatial changes.

Want to know more about our modern research facilities? Read all about our FMG Research Lab.