Events
TLC Central organises several annual events and knowledge-sharing sessions on (improving) education in which all UvA lecturers can participate. During these events you will meet colleagues from all UvA faculties. In addition, the sharing of knowledge and exchange of expertise on current educational themes is central. This includes themes such as GenAI in education, International Classroom and Sustainability.
As a UvA lecturer and staff member, you can participate in various structural events. Read more about all the knowledge sharing events we organize for you below.
Higher Education Research Festival
19 June 2026 | The Higher Education Research Festival brings together teachers, researchers, and policymakers for a full day of inspiration, exchange, and fresh perspectives on emerging research.
TaLAI symposium: GenAI in Higher Education
29 June 2026 | Closing symposium of the Erasmus+ project ‘Teaching and Learning with Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education’ (TaLAI) on Monday 29 June 2026.
Let’s Read & Discuss: What if There Were No Grades?
18 May 2026 – What if There Were No Grades?
In this session, we will discuss the article What if there were no grades? by Nieminen (2025).
Lunch Talks GenAI at Faculty of Science
19 May 2026 | Collaborating with GenAI: Artifacts
Several lunch talks about GenAI are organised for staff at the Faculty of Science. See all dates here.
Hands-on AI: from hackathons to co-design sessions
Join the Hand-on AI event series and use your vision towards the future to help improve today’s education.
TeachMeet
Recurring event
A TeachMeet is an informal mini-conference where UvA lecturers meet and exchange good practices to inspire each other.
UvA Education Day 2026
29 October 2026 – Yearly event
Sharing inspiring ideas and looking ahead to the future of education.
EduSnacks Webinars
Recurring event
In short webinars, (teacher-)researchers share their findings on educational research.
SoTL Journal Club
By joining the SoTL journal club, you can deepen your understanding of teaching and learning, explore new perspectives and approaches, and connect with other colleagues who are passionate about education.