Interdisciplinary studies provide students with more than just one perspective on a particular subject. Comparing, contrasting, connecting, adding to and modifying disciplinary concepts, theories and methodologies generates new insights. For over fifteen years The Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (IIS) has a wide expertise in advising on the development of interdisciplinary education. Over 1,400 students study full-time at the IIS. The IIS offers Bachelor’s programmes in Natural and Social Sciences and in Future Planet Studies,a Master’s in Forensic Science and a Research Master’s in Brain and Cognitive Sciences. It also offers electives (minors, Honours modules and various public activities) for around 2,500 students. All its activities are interdisciplinary in nature and designed in collaboration with one or more faculties at the UvA. With a pivotal role in experiments, publications, manuals and interdisciplinary education methods, the IIS plays a key role in implementation and innovation. The institute organizes workshops on designing and bolstering interdisciplinary programmes for programme directors and lecturers and advises on various innovation programmes, among other things.
Interdisciplinary studies provide students with more than just one perspective on a particular subject. Comparing, contrasting, connecting, adding to and modifying disciplinary concepts, theories and methodologies generates new insights. For over fifteen years The Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (IIS) has a wide expertise in advising on the development of interdisciplinary education. Over 1,400 students study full-time at the IIS. The IIS offers Bachelor’s programmes in Natural and Social Sciences and in Future Planet Studies,a Master’s in Forensic Science and a Research Master’s in Brain and Cognitive Sciences. It also offers electives (minors, Honours modules and various public activities) for around 2,500 students. All its activities are interdisciplinary in nature and designed in collaboration with one or more faculties at the UvA. With a pivotal role in experiments, publications, manuals and interdisciplinary education methods, the IIS plays a key role in implementation and innovation. The institute organizes workshops on designing and bolstering interdisciplinary programmes for programme directors and lecturers and advises on various innovation programmes, among other things.
Company Information
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company Type
- Educational
- Founded
- unknown
- Employee Range
- 51-200
- Revenue Range
- Not available
Location
- Address
- PO Box 94216 Noord- Holland Amsterdam
- City
- Amsterdam
- Region
- Noord-Holland
- Postal Code
- 1090 GE
- Country
- Netherlands