New Strategy

During his first public appearance as UvA Executive Board president, Vinod Subramaniam spoke about the university’s direction for the coming years. The new UvA strategy was central to his address. It shows how students and staff, together with partners in the city and society, will work towards a strong, open and future-oriented university in the years ahead.

During the opening, the new UvA strategy was highlighted from various perspectives by Vaisakh Karuvath (UvA student), Bruce Mutsvairo (dean of Amsterdam University College), and Eefje Cuppen (director of the Rathenau Institute).

Read more about the UvA’s new strategyExternal link.

Handover of the Rectorship

The event also marked Peter-Paul Verbeek's departure. As Rector Magnificus, he led the UvA for four years during turbulent times. In addition, he temporarily acted as President of the Executive Board during the same period. Verbeek will become the next president of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. During the Opening of the Academic Year, he spoke about the history and significance of the Rector Magnificus's chain of office.

Subsequently, Rector Magnificus Peter-Paul Verbeek handed over the rectorship to Anniek de Ruijter. De Ruijter has strong roots at the UvA and has been professor of Health Law and Policy since 2022. Her appointment marks the beginning of a new phase at the university.

Read the speeches of Vinod Subramaniam and Peter-Paul VerbeekExternal link on uva.nl.