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Large NWA grant for research into the social impact of quantum secure cryptography
The arrival of quantum computers will have major societal consequences, especially in the field of cybersecurity. A new consortium led by Sebastian De Haro of the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation and the ... -
Daniel Bonn elected member of the KNAW
Physicist Daniel Bonn (UvA-Institute of Physics) was elected as a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). Bonn is one of 22 new members to be inducted on Monday 12 September. -
Eric Laenen to be appointed as new director IoP
Prof. Eric Laenen will be appointed as director of the Institute of Physics (IoP) as of 18 May 2022 for a period of three years. As director of IoP, Laenen aims to enhance connections both within the institute and ... -
Designing the perfect piece of chocolate
We like some foods, and dislike others. Of course, the way food tastes is important, but mouthfeel, and even the sound that food makes when we bite it, also determine whether we enjoy the eating experience. Is it ... -
Eight European Commission Marie Curie Fellowships for research at the UvA
Eight talented academics will receive Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships from the European Commission to conduct research at the UvA, it has been announced. -
NWO WISE grant for Emilia Olsson
Emilia Olsson, ARCNL group leader (Materials Theory and Modeling) and assistant professor at the University of Amsterdam, has received a Women in Science Excel (WISE) grant amounting to 250,000 euros from the Dutch ... -
Demonstrator Lab Science Park officially opened for first projects
On Monday 28 March, Jan Lintsen, member of the Executive Board of the University of Amsterdam, opened the second location of the successful university incubator Demonstrator Lab Amsterdam. Demonstrator Lab Science ... -
Quantum Application Lab now open to explore advantages and business opportunities for quantum computing
Organisations that want to investigate how quantum computing can benefit their business are invited to connect to the knowledge and technical infrastructure offered by the Quantum Application Lab (QAL) now. -
Three UvA researchers receive prestigious ERC Consolidator Grants
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Consolidator Grants to UvA researchers Timothy Noël, Tommy Tse and Louis Vermeulen. The prestigious grants are awarded to individual researchers and amount to around 2 ... -
The Cosmos Book Prize
Already very successful in Italy, the Cosmos Book Prize initiative has now kicked off in the Netherlands. High school students get to read popular science books for free, and together elect a prize winner. A ...
IoP's research divisions
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IHEF: High Energy Physics
The Institute for High Energy Physics (IHEF) is an integral part of Nikhef, the national institute for subatomic physics. The research focuses on both theoretical and experimental particle and astroparticle physics. -
ITFA: Theoretical Physics
At the Institute for Theoretical Physics Amsterdam (ITFA), scientists at ITFA perform research around research themes ranging from condensed matter theory to astroparticle physics. -
WZI: Experimental Physics
At the Van der Waals-Zeeman Institute (WZI) for experimental physics, scientists perform research in the areas of quantum gases & quantum information, quantum materials, and soft matter.
