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Women’s network FNWI: “Science faculty at the UvA still an old boys’ network”

6 februari 2026 - 12:00

Science Park

Although the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is marked on 11 February, there is, according to Alessandra Candian – board member of the women’s network Women in the Faculty – little reason for celebration. “The numbers do not lie. Something is preventing women ...

The UvA wants ten percent more female professors in five years – how feasible is that?

16 januari 2026 - 10:00

The UvA wants ten percent more female professors in five years – how feasible is that?

From thirty to forty per cent female professors by 2030; that is the ambition the UvA recently set out. This means a great deal will have to happen in the coming years. “This is not something you can fix overnight.”

Little support from HR managers for explicit diversity policies

12 december 2025 - 12:00

It appears that HR-managers see little value in structured diversity policies.

HR managers and others involved in recruitment and selection are not very open to policies that explicitly focus on greater diversity, such as quotas or anonymous applications. They prefer less rigidly organised recruitment processes in which they retain a great deal of freedom to make their own dec...

“The Netherlands was progressive in terms of gay rights, but every year we slip further behind”

10 december 2025 - 15:30

A protest in Amsterdam

Although acceptance of members of the LGBTQIA+ community is less self-evident than it once was, A.S.V. Gay chair Danne Wolthuis believes that too little is organised around Purple Friday. “I think it’s a missed opportunity that it doesn’t get more attention.”

Colonial past UvA | Preliminary research outlines involvement in slavery

7 november 2025 - 18:00

The former VOC room in the Bushuis/Oost-Indisch huis, now known as the Kartini room.

The UvA was involved in colonialism and slavery in its research and education. This is evident from preliminary research into the UvA’s colonial and slavery past, conducted by the NIOD. The report was presented to the Executive Board on 7 November.

Simon(e) van Saarloos explored diversity in STEM fields as an artist

30 september 2025 - 15:52

Simon(e) van Saarloos: “What should and should not be present in an institute where curiosity is the driving force?”

What is the state of diversity in STEM? Philosopher and UvA alumnus Simon(e) van Saarloos spent months as a guest in a physics laboratory and sees room for improvement. “It is quite reasonable to question one’s own convictions.”

GP’s with a migration background more often receive a failing grade

29 september 2025 - 09:41

GP’s with a migration background more often receive a failing grade

General practitioners with a migrant background are more likely to get stuck during their training than their Dutch colleagues. This is not due to a lack of knowledge, motivation or talent, but because they face discrimination, microaggression and exclusion, according to general practicioner Nathanj...

The image of a “white bastion” does not do justice to the AUC reality

24 september 2025 - 15:41

The Main Building of AUC at Science Park.

In her opinion article, AUC student Thais Michon argues that diversity and inclusion are virtually non-existent at Amsterdam University College, but she links her opinion almost exclusively to skin colour. Cor Zonneveld believes this is far too narrow a perspective.

Diversity and inclusion are hard to find at the AUC

22 september 2025 - 13:30

The Main Building of AUC at Science Park.

“Excellence and Diversity” is the slogan of Amsterdam University College (AUC), but that term sounds rather ironic: the AUC is primarily a white institution. It’s time for action, says AUC-student Thais Michon.

A.S.V. Gay: for fifteen years a safe haven for LGBTIQ+ community

19 september 2025 - 13:36

A.S.V. Gay exists fifteen years.

Fifteen years ago, the queer community got its first student association in Amsterdam, but after years of progress, the emancipation of LGBTIQ+ people seems to be under pressure again. “In these times, it is especially important that A.S.V. Gay is a safe environment for personal development.&r...

Bruce Mutsvairo to initiate AUC transition process

16 september 2025 - 19:00

AUC on Science Park.

It took some time, but finally someone has been found to fill the position of interim director of Amsterdam University College. That person is Utrecht professor Bruce Mutsvairo.

Diversity Day | Fear for increasing resistance to societal diversity

1 oktober 2024 - 13:14

Diversity Day | Fear for increasing resistance to societal diversity

The Diversity Office of the UvA sees increasing resistance to diversity offices in politics and society. With the upcoming cuts by the new cabinet, the Diversity Office fears downsizing. “Diversity may be one of the first victims.”

New CSR chair Stefana Feciuc: “Students have little to say at UvA”

11 september 2024 - 13:24

New CSR chair Stefana Feciuc: “Students have little to say at UvA”

New Central Student Council president Stefana Feciuc wants the Executive Board to acknowledge “mistakes made” around Palestine demonstrations. “Students cannot focus on studies because the UvA is complicit in what is happening in Palestine.”

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