About the IIS
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Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies
Expertise centre in the field of interdisciplinary learning and teaching
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IIS Electives
Our elective courses are intended for multiple audiences: students and staff of all faculties of the UvA, students of other educational institutions and other interested parties. -
Honours modules
For students who want to get the most out of their academic career, the IIS offers several interdisciplinary Honours modules. These modules are open to students of the UvA, the AUC and the VU. -
Contact us
Is there an issue within your organisation that ties in with our educational activities, projects or areas of expertise? Then please contact us. -
Community
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Our vision on education
In the coming years, the IIS will focus its education on transitions. The IIS can and wants to allow students and lecturers to experiment in a safe, small-scale setting with close contact. -
Our expertise
The Institute identifies new themes and issues that connect to contemporary developments in academia and society. -
Knowledge sharing
Have a look at our workshops and publications and listen to the IIS Brown Bag Lunch Podcast episodes.
News
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20 years of pushing boundaries with the Msc Brain and Cognitive Sciences
The Brain and Cognitive Sciences master's degree exists for 20 years. On 9th of april lecturers, students, alumni and partners gathered at Pakhuis de Zwijger to celebrate this milestone.Read more -
Already registered for the FRIS Festival on 28 March?
Please do join us! Feel welcome on an afternoon full of inspiring storytelling, co-creative workshops and nourishing connections at SPUI25 and TLC Central. Join the growing community that develops innovative ways to ...Read more -
International Transdisciplinarity Conference 2024
From 4 to 8 November 2024, the next International Transdisciplinarity Conference 2024 (ITD24) will take place in Utrecht. If you would like to contribute to the conference, you can! The call for Contributions is now openRead more -
Create a Course Challenge 2023 won by "Decoding our Future”
Annika Iselhorst has won the special Future Change edition of the Create a Course Challenge 2023. Her course is titled "Decoding our Future: Opportunities and Threats of the Digital Revolution"Read more -
Meet the finalists of the Create a Course challenge
Last week, many students and employees of the UvA cast their vote for the Create a Course challenge 2023, "Future change" edition. Find out in random order which students received the most votes for their course idea ...Read more -
Interview with Gerda van Roozendaal, Head of Studies Interdisciplinary at the IIS
In september 2022 Gerda van Roozendaal joined the IIS as Head of Interdisciplinary. How does she look back on the past academic year and how does she see the future?Read more -
Apply now for the TLC Didactic Innovation grant or Responsible AI grant!
Apply now for the TLC Didactic Innovation grant or Responsible AI grant! Submit your proposal online until 10 November 2023 and bring your innovative teaching idea to life.Read more -
Walk-in hour UvA TLC grants on 5 October
Do you have an idea that allows you to innovate your classes or a creative solution for a better educational environment? Register now for the walk-in hour on 5 October.Read more -
The UvA Create a Course Challenge in full swing
With the start of the academic year, the new edition of the Create a Course Challenge 2023 is now in full swing. The IIS challenges all UvA students to submit their ideas for a brand new elective course.Read more -
In the classroom at Classes!, the elective
The IIS elective Classes! dissects and examines opportunity inequality based on the HUMAN-documentary Klassen. Rosa and Joy, students from the first batch, share their experience.Read more -
Placemaking receives the Dutch Education Award: a recap
On June 29, 2023, Placemaking received the Dutch Education Award of 1.2 million euros during the Comenius festival. We are delighted to look back on this moment.Read more -
Launch of the Transition Makers Toolbox
The Toolbox for Transition Makers has been launched! This collaboration aims to provide educators with creative tools to teach students skills for tackling major societal transitions.Read more
