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  • (New) Arie Soeteman is one of the new KNAW Faces of Science

    Arie Soeteman investigates how artificial intelligence can reason in a way that resembles how humans think, according to the laws of logic. Using mathematical proofs and by having AI systems solve puzzles, he demonstrates how self-learning computer systems arrive at conclusions. The goal is to develop AI models that we can understand and trust.

    For more information, see https://www.knaw.nl/nieuws/van-erfgoedtalen-tot-zelfherstellende-nieren-ontmoet-de-nieuwe-faces-science.

  • CfP: The SignLab is looking for deaf/hard-of-hearing (ex)members of the UvA community

    Deadline: Tuesday 31 March 2026

    Are you deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH)and have you studied/worked at the University of Amsterdam, either now or in the past? Would you like to help empower more DHH students to pursue higher education? If you answered "yes" to both, please connect with our researchers at the SignLab: you can either send an email to or fill out the form here. 

    The SignLab is located in Bushuis, Kloveniersburgwal 48, Amsterdam. The expexted duration of the chat is 2,5 hours and you will receive a compensation of €37,50 + travel costs.  Thank you for sharing your stories - your experiences, challenges, and successes will help us make a difference. 

     

    For more information, see https://jumpshare.com/share/ThYfKfa6QJsImtH1p5Nz or contact Jos Ritmeester at .

  • New Illogician is out! (Issue 2026 i)

    Illogician, the student magazine of the Master of Logic at Amsterdam's ILLC, has brought out a new issue (issue 2026 i).

    For more information, see https://resources.illc.uva.nl/TheIllogician/issues/2026-i/.