Institute for Advanced Study (IAS)

Where outstanding researchers bridge disciplines, scales and paradigms to unravel wicked problems

Meet the new scientific director of IAS

Starting September 2021, Huub Dijstelbloem, professor of Philosophy of Science, Technology and Politics, is the new director of the UvA Institute for Advanced Study.

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The Science of Consciousness

Two-day online conference with contributions by renowned scientists from around the globe, representing neuroscience, philosophy and theoretical physics.

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IAS community

The IAS is, above all, its people. The community includes e.g. research fellows, external faculty, working group members, researchers in residence and a small team of staff.

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Research

We use an integrated system's approach to study what kind of interventions will produce what type of outcome in complex challenges like health, the energy transition, and social inequality.

IAS research themes
Talent development, courses

We are committed to investing in the development of the next generation interdisciplinary researchers and actively engage young talent. Besides that, we are involved in various courses, including executive training.

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