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• Human-centred AI Artificial intelligence is becoming more capable every day. But how can we make the best use of it? And what should we avoid using AI for? Researchers at the University of Amsterdam are exploring both the possibilities and limits of artificial intelligence. Read more
• Is my phone listening to me? We’ve almost all experienced it: you’re talking with someone in the offline world and a short while later you start seeing online ads relating to the topic of that conversation. More and more often, smartphones, apps and smart devices leave us feeling monitored. What is really happening?
• Brush your way to oral health Worldwide close to 3,5 billion people suffer from oral diseases, such as cavities and gum diseases. Dental plaque often plays a major role in these problems – which is why good brushing is the standard advice. But what does ‘good’ actually mean? Read more
• Clean drinking water Clean drinking water from the tap. We take this for granted in the Netherlands. But the quality of our drinking water is now under considerable pressure. How do we make sure that our tap water remains drinkable? Read more

• Human-centred AI
• Is my phone listening to me?
• Brush your way to oral health
• Clean drinking water

Bachelor's All programmes, open days & practical matters Choose from over 20 English-taught programmes The next Bachelor's Week takes place from 9 - 13 March 2026 Master's All programmes, open days & practical matters The UvA offers over 150 English-taught programmes The next Master's Week starts on 9 Februari 2026 Professional development MBA's, short programmes & courses Interested in continuing your education next to your job? The UvA offers several short-term and long-term programmes Research The UvA is one of Europe's foremost research universities. We do research that matters, connecting scientific research to societal challenges. Research at the UvA PhD research Find an expert News

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