This site uses cookies. By visiting this site you are consenting to the use of cookies on this site.
I accept cookies
More information
VU Stories
Alumni Stories
NL
NL
Home
VU Stories
Alumni Stories
Home
Inspiration
Inspiration
Like father, like son: ‘I tried to keep him away from political science’
Marjolein de Jong
10 February 2023
A double interview with former Member of Parliament Joël Voordewind and his son Manuel. Both men studied political science at VU Amsterdam.
‘Companies are barely thinking about the impact of technology on society’
Marjolein de Jong
21 December 2022
Gerard de Graaf works in Silicon Valley on behalf of the EU, in order to ensure that major tech companies comply with European digital rules.
‘We women need to help each other take the next step’
Marjolein de Jong
8 November 2022
Marceline Tutu van Furth and her wife, Anglican priest Mpho Tutu van Furth, have launched an online platform #ITOO.
101-year-old VU Amsterdam alumnus: ‘I recently resigned from my last post’
Marjolein de Jong
8 November 2022
VU Amsterdam alumnus Lambertus Zijp (101) spent World War II in hiding and studying law from his safe house.
‘I write to deal with life’
Marjolein de Jong
8 November 2022
This academic year, Gustaaf Peek will be taking on the role of Vrije Schrijver (Writer in Residence) at VU Amsterdam. How does he view this role?
Sport at VU Amsterdam: multi-faceted university history
8 November 2022
The history of sport at VU Amsterdam is a history that goes back much further than many realise, according to university historian, Ab Flipse.
Want to work on your mental health? Then go on an adventure!
Marjolein de Jong
18 July 2022
After an adventure-filled life as a foreign correspondent, Anthropology alumnus Brigitte Ars began a quest for the phenomenon of adventure.
Scientists bring Constantijn Huygens back to life
Marjolein de Jong
23 May 2022
VU alumna and Professor of Neuropsychology Hanneke Hulst, together with other scientists, reconstructed a fragrance created by Constantijn Huygens.
'Sustainability and commerce can reinforce each other'
Marjolein de Jong
12 January 2022
With MOYU, his reusable notebook start-up, Paul Sintnicolaas (28) is contributing to creating a better world.
‘I used to think I had to be like the men’
Marjolein de Jong
31 October 2021
VU alumna and trailer manufacturer Marinka Nooteboom is Business Woman of the Year for 2022. „It’s actually good for women to stand out."
1
You're on page
2
3
4
5
1
You're on page
2
3
4
5
Latest posts
'WE WOMEN ARE CAPABLE OF ACHIEVING FAR MORE THAN WE OFTEN THINK'
16 February 2025
Healthcare, education, and AI: Professor Elly Konijn on social robots.
16 February 2025
‘Women still do not receive the same healthcare as men’
16 February 2025
Ricky Mohabbat’s Journey: From Vocational School to University, but Always Feeling Like an Imposter
16 February 2025
Psychologist David van den Berg: 'We must stop reducing people to a label'
15 February 2025