Study in Amsterdam Week 20 - 24 February
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5 questions about the dialogue on collaboration with (fossil fuel) industry
In early February, the UvA announced that it would not enter into any new research collaborations with Shell or other fossil fuel industry companies until there has been an UvA-wide dialogue with students and staff ... -
UvA dives into its own colonial history
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) plans to research its own involvement in the Netherlands’ history of colonialism and slavery. The research project will consist of two parts. It will begin with a preliminary study ... -
'Forever chemical' PFAS in Dutch drinking water
There’s PFAS coming out of our taps. New research by Mohammad Sadia, PhD candidate at the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) – University of Amsterdam (UvA) shows that drinking water produced ... -
Teflon is so slippery because it slides on itself
The surface of Teflon – the non-stick coating in your pan – is incredibly slippery. Thanks to research carried out at the Institute of Physics (UvA) and research centre ARCNL, we finally know where this slipperiness ... -
The richest people don't turn out to be the smartest
Are the highest-paid jobs with the highest prestige performed by the smartest people? No, say sociologists who used unique information about 59,000 men to uncover the connection between intelligence and wealth. -
Why are our brains so huge?
Why are human brains three times larger than those of our closest living relatives? A diverse, high-quality diet and a long childhood in which we learn complex ways to acquire and gather food could be a major ... -
Moratorium on research with Shell
The UvA will not enter into research collaborations with Shell or similar companies for the time being. A discussion with students and staff needs to be concluded first, according to the Executive Board. In recent ... -
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: why role models matter
On 11 February, it’s the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day is dedicated to promoting full and equal access to and participation in science for everyone. Role models are an important way to ... -
Political elites (sometimes) incite violence to strengthen group identity
Using evidence from India political scientists from the University of Amsterdam and University College of London analyzed under what conditions political parties incite violence. -
Why icicles are rippled
Winter is coming to an end; the last nights of below zero temperatures are here. In the morning, one still spots the occasional icicle on a gutter or car bumper. When you look at these icicles carefully, you may ... -
Consumers favour bio-based alternatives over traditional fossil-based plastic bottles
When it comes to enhancing the sustainability of plastic beverage bottles, consumers are willing to pay a bonus for bio-based alternatives - the more so when the alternative is visually distinctive. This follows from ...