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Discover initiatives led by passionate students.

Students from the Roeterseilandcampus are inspiring actors of positive change, leaders of numerous creative and impactful initiatives. This page presents information on student initiatives which connect students with external partners on various topics, ranging from education to international relations. With everything from student advisory organisations to passionate student associations, get in touch with student initiatives to meet talented, motivated and passionate UvA students.

  • UvA Green Office

    The UvA Green Office is a student-run platform striving to make the University of Amsterdam a greener place. It is the largest and only student-run body focussed on sustainability at the University of Amsterdam. Established in 2016, the Green Office has continuously increased its output of policy recommendations and projects to accelerate the sustainable transition at the UvA. They follow an intersectional approach to sustainability that aims to respect the boundaries of our planet without compromising social needs. Their overall mission is to guide the University of Amsterdam towards social and environmental sustainability.

  • Financial Study association Amsterdam

    With 9000+ members, 100+ partner companies and 21+ high-quality career-related events, the Financial Study association Amsterdam (FSA) is the largest financial study association of the Benelux. The FSA aims to connect ambitious students to leading companies across six different areas: Finance, Business, Strategy Consulting, Economics, Data Science and Accountancy. Thereby they support students in making the step from university to the labor market.

  • Amsterdam Law Firm

    The Amsterdam Law Firm (ALF) is a student association run by law students at the University of Amsterdam. ALF members work on real legal cases through a unique minor, participate in a moot court society, and run a Legal Aid Clinic. ALS organizes activities in collaboration with industry partners, allowing law students and future employers to connect in an engaging and meaningful way. Their goal is to expand students' perspectives beyond the classroom, enriching their legal education with practical experience.

  • Marketing Association Amsterdam

    A career association for third-year bachelor, pre-master and master students from the University of Amsterdam (UvA), Vrije Universiteit (VU), and Nyenrode Business Universiteit. The MAA connects students, companies, and faculties that have a mutual interest in Marketing, Consultancy, Management and/or Communication. On a yearly basis they organise the the Amsterdam Marketing Event, the Amsterdam Commercial Night, and the Amsterdam Recruitment Event.

  • Enactus

    Enactus is an international non-profit organization connecting students, higher education, and business leaders. It comprises more than 500 students in the Netherlands, supporting each other in setting up social enterprises. At Enactus, you meet an active and supportive community of students and benefit from professional input and knowledge during workshops. The start-up should be a social enterprise and participate in tackling social, economic, and ecological problems.

  • SIB Amsterdam

    SIB Amsterdam is the Dutch United Nations Student Association in Amsterdam. SIB Amsterdam provides social, intellectual & self-development opportunities for students interested in international relations. All year round, lectures, visits of international institutions, debates and travels are organised around international relations. 

    If you are an institution or organisation interested in meeting passionate and motivated UvA students around this subject, contact SIB Amsterdam. 

  • StudentWeetRaad

    The StudentWeetRaad consulting office is a learning community and advisory organisation within POW (Pedagogical Sciences, Educational Sciences and the University Pabo) in the Roeterseiland Campus.

    StudentWeetRaad's motivated team, under the guidance of lecturers, work on educational and pedagogical issues given by external organisations and ultimately deliver advice to the partner. Partner organisations and talented students learn much from each other and often create long-lasting relationships.

  • Room for Discussion

    Room For Discussion is the interview platform of the University of Amsterdam, located in the Roeterseiland Campus. Room For Discussions' students organise weekly interviews with influential external actors (professors, entrepreneurs, economists, politicians, philosophers, CEOs and journalists) to discuss contemporary economic and political topics.

  • The Bike Kitchen

    Innovative, circular bike hub on the University of Amsterdam Roeterseilandcampus where students can learn how to repair and maintain their own bike!