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Blog 11 November 2023

Explore who you are

I was never the easiest student to teach. I was always off doing something other than my homework. I was hardly ever present in my Latin classes for example. And in one of the rare occasions where I was present…
Campus 6 September 2023

Mirjam van Praag: ‘It was a wonderful time, but tougher than I thought’

“During my presidency, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has hopefully become a better place. And VU Amsterdam has also made me a better person and a better tactician”, says Mirjam van Praag, who said farewell as President of the Executive Board last…
Campus 23 June 2023

‘Real friendships are created here’

From painting courses to bowling and kickboxing – as a ‘people connector’ at Life is Better in 3D, Ferdi Kabak brings VU Amsterdam students into contact with each other.
Campus 15 June 2023

So many empty roofs at VU, zero solar panels

Despite there being plenty of empty roofs to be found on campus, VU Amsterdam is the only university in the Netherlands without solar panels.
Campus 28 March 2023

USC Chair: ‘Get a move on.’ Rector: ‘Let’s address that issue’

Get the Chair of the University Student Council and the Rector Magnificus together in one room and you might expect sparks to fly. But that’s not how they operate. Both want the best for VU Amsterdam, only one of them…
Campus 23 February 2023

Housing problems threaten the study associations

The recently modified relocation plans for the W&N building allocate 70 per cent less space to study associations. This has led to disbelief and a letter to the Executive Board: “We have no confidence in our future existence.”
Campus 3 February 2023

‘We were attacked while studying in the main building’

Two VU students say they were violently attacked in the main building of VU Amsterdam, by a group of youths who harassed them and eventually threw punches. The alleged culprits are believed to be from outside of the VU community.
Campus 24 January 2023

‘Our debate on fossil fuel companies will be painful’

Chief Impact Officer Davide Iannuzzi decided to cancel a planned campus visit of Shell’s Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam after a pronounced opinion piece of four VU scientists. Now, he wants to hold a VU-wide debate on this topic.
Campus 10 October 2022

Vegans feel forced to bring their own lunch

Despite the university’s ambitious plans for a sustainable future, there is still little vegan food available in the campus restaurants. Caterer Eurest claims it can supply 100% vegetarian catering and various vegan options on request. So why isn’t it?
Campus 29 September 2022

What happens to the security camera footage at VU Amsterdam?

Every day, you are being filmed by security cameras at VU Amsterdam, probably without you even realizing it. But what happens to that footage? And is there scientific proof for its use?
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