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Universitas 21 Ranking: Dutch universities in top 10

Universitas 21, an international network of research universities including the University of Amsterdam, has presented a new ranking for international higher education. The Netherlands has secured ninth place in the Universitas 21 Ranking.

University profile and performance agreements

On 9 December 2011, the Ministry for Education, Culture and Science (OCW) and the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU) drew up a general agreement. This accord identified the areas in which performance agreements for Dutch universities will be made for the period 2012 to 2015.

Amsterdam Centre for Globalisation Studies readies for official launch

Thursday, 24 May will see the festive launch of the Amsterdam Centre for Globalisation Studies (ACGS) at the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam.

Ellen Rutten appointed professor of Literature

It has been announced that Dr Ellen Rutten will be appointed professor of Literature (with a focus on Slavonic literature and culture) at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam.

Christoph Lindner appointed professor of Media Studies

Christoph Lindner (1971) has been appointed professor of Media Studies (with a specific focus on television) at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam.

Perspectives on Humanities

In this month’s edition of Perspectives on Humanities, we speak to Dr Jeroen de Kloet about his role as managing coordinator of the research priority area 'Cultural Transformations and Globalisation'.

Activities for and by the Faculty of Humanities: readings, lectures, symposiums, debates, congresses etc.

FGw Annual Report 2011

News, professorial appointments, PhD conferrals, prizes, grants, publications and key data of the Faculty of Humanities.

UvA website for current and prospective international staff.