Collaborate with the UvA’s Roeterseiland Campus
Are you an organisation facing a challenge involving societal impact, social change or sustainable innovation?
Consistently ranked among the world’s best 100 universities, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) excels globally in all its research fields.
External organisations can collaborate with the UvA through research, educational programmes, courses, challenges and other initiatives.
Are you interested in learning more about our campus and initiatives? Sign up for one of our REC Impact Days to discover research centers focusing on your field, or a book a Knowledge Session to access cutting-edge knowledge from those centers.
A collaboration that fits your needs
REC Impact Days
An in-depth exploration of our research centers and startups on campus
The REC Impact Day on campus is a comprehensive 5-6-hour immersion into impact initiatives at Roeterseiland. Crafted for external organizations and their customers, this in-depth session promises a profound exploration of three impactful research centers tailored to your specific interests. Delve into the inner workings of ongoing research, and gain exclusive insights to uncover potential avenues for collaboration.
Knowledge Session
Access cutting-edge knowledge through an immersive masterclass
Participate in our enriching 2-3-hour masterclass-style Knowledge Sessions on campus. Designed for knowledge transfer and interaction with external audiences, these sessions aim to bring cutting-edge knowledge to society. During knowledge sessions, you will gain valuable insights into emerging trends and a deeper understanding of pertinent topics linked to your activity. Participants are encouraged to bring real-life cases for discussion. Each session features a dynamic duo of an academic expert and a practitioner.
Living Cases
Benefit from our students' expertise for impactful solutions
Participate in our enriching 2-3-hour masterclass-style Knowledge Sessions on campus. Designed for knowledge transfer and interaction with external audiences, these sessions aim to bring cutting-edge knowledge to society. During knowledge sessions, you will gain valuable insights into emerging trends and a deeper understanding of pertinent topics linked to your activity. Participants are encouraged to bring real-life cases for discussion. Each session features a dynamic duo of an academic expert and a practitioner.
Thematic Impact Centers
Long-term research partnerships for societal impact
Embark on an innovative and impactful journey through multi-year research collaborations. During this collaboration, public and private partners co-create research initiatives and design a comprehensive multi-year knowledge- and innovation agenda alongside academic experts. Through those projects, we aim at driving societal transitions toward a sustainable and responsible society and economy. Our primary focus areas include responsible digitalization, fostering a fair and resilient society, and cultivating a sustainable and healthy future. The diverse range of topics ensures a multidisciplinary approach, encouraging mutual overlap and preferences for a truly collaborative partnership.
Collaborate with a world-top university
Because knowledge is also generated through collaboration and exchange, the UvA focuses on expanding its extensive partner network. Partners include applied research institutions, universities of applied sciences, intermediary organisations, business and industry, and public and social organisations.
Collaboration with external partners serves as a catalyst for fundamental research, facilitates the dissemination and application of knowledge, provides valuable insights, data, and real-life problems for our educational and research initiatives, and is essential to our commitment to working towards a sustainable and equitable future for everyone.
Benefit from our state-of-the-art knowledge and research
Find out about all the opportunities available on the Roeterseiland Campus. Many initiatives are being implemented, bringing together students, researchers, professors, companies, non-profits, governmental organisations and more. The REC Impact website lists all the available initiatives so that you can find the project that matches your ambitions and interests.
Are you an organisation facing a challenge involving societal impact, social change or sustainable innovation? Become a UvA partner organisation.
External organisations can collaborate with the UvA through research, educational programmes, courses, challenges and other initiatives.
Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss partnerships and collaboration opportunities that match your needs and ambitions.