Archived programs Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
The Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
The need for a global transition to a low-carbon energy sector is contested by few, but opinions on what this means in practice and on how to get there vary widely. This course will focus on the societal side of energy transition and the dilemmas that still need to be solved for effective change.&nb... read more
Buddhism and Psychology
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Since the late nineteenth century, various forms of Buddhism have emerged from modernizing Asia and, with apparent ease, have penetrated new cognitive, spiritual and cultural domains—many far removed from their origins, geographically as well as epistemically. But how has this happened? What do... read more
Big Ideas in Computer Science
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
“Computer science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes”
– Edsger W. Dijkstra.
Interaction with computers has become a big part of our daily life, but they do much more than help us with practicalities. They are tools for understanding the fundamentals of informatio... read more
Data Analysis in R
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
With the increasing use of alternative software packages like R in data analysis, now is the time to learn their ins and outs. The large number of active programmers creating R packages makes this an up-to-date programme providing a huge range of statistical analyses. Researchers also use R to write... read more
Discover the Dutch
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Learn to speak and understand the Dutch language and society at a basic level. At the end of this course you will be able to join a basic conversation, using general expressions and basic sentences. For example, you will be able to meet and greet in Dutch, order a meal or a drink in the campus pub,... read more
Feeding the Billions: Challenges and Innovation in Food and Water Security
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
There are 7 billion people to feed today, and this number is expected to increase to 9 billion by 2050. This implies that more food is needed; more food means that more water is required for crop and livestock production. But how secure are our supplies of food and water?
More specifically,... read more
Hands-on Anthropology and Ethnographic Storytelling
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Everyone has a story to tell. For anthropologists, such accounts can reveal as much about the people and societies we study as more conventional research. But the process of collecting stories in the field and retelling them in the academic arena is littered with pitfalls. How do we ensure that our... read more
Human Movement Analysis
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
From elite sport to clinical rehabilitation, we are constantly trying to enhance the physical capabilities of the human body. Today, the main tool in this process is movement analysis.
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Students and professionals from a wide range of science-oriented disciplines, such as B... read more