‘I feel safer in a prison than on the outside’
As a small boy, Toon Molleman saw his future in the prison service. For this reason, he pursued Policy Studies at VU Amsterdam.
VU Stories
‘I have learnt to press on when things get tough’
Rowan Blijd discusses topical issues as a media maker. Last week, the moving documentary, Silent Life about her stillborn son Amari, was released.
This alumnus fights food waste in the hospitality industry
Alumnus Olaf van der Veen uses a smart food waste monitor to fight against waste in the hospitality industry.
VU alumnus Jos Brils receives special Romanian distinction
Every month we focus on an alumnus who has made an outstanding achievement. This time an interview with Jos Brils.
'I traded business for television'
Sandra Ysbrandy had worked her way up the ladder at Rabobank, however she decided to set a radical new course for her career.
Susanne makes a living handling death
Susanne Duijvestein decided to make a radical career change and became a funeral director. Her mission? To change the world of funeral service.
1 study, 3 jobs: Philosophy
There are now more than 107.000 VU alumni. Where did they end up after graduation?
TWINS COME TOGETHER FOR ALZHEIMER RESEARCH
You might have thought that you were seeing double at UMC Amsterdam’s Alzheimer Centre. Approximately 50 pairs of identical twins came together.
2 MILLION FOR GUSZTI EIBEN’S ROBOT EVOLUTION
Guszti Eiben, known for the first baby robot to come from two robot parents, is looking to evolve robots into versions that clean up nuclear plants.
Erik Scherder: 'Stress at work is great!'
‘Stress is great! Stress is life-saving!’ With his characteristic, springy stride, Erik Scherder walks back and forth in the lecture hall.
