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.
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).
EduSnacks Webinars
26 March 2026 – Use of AI chatbot for student reflection
In short webinars, (teacher-)researchers share their findings on educational research.
Hackathon: Test and Improve UvA AI Chat
15 April 2026 – Interactive hackathon
Show off your skills and hack the UvA AI Chat by breaking its current features or brainstorm about new possibilities.
AI Lunch Talks FdR en EB
On April 9, April 21, May 26, and June 2, the AI Lunch Talks will take place for employees of the Faculty of Law (FdR) and the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), organized in collaboration with TLC-FdR, TLC-FEB, and the TLC central AI literacy team.
Feel free to sign up for a single, several, or all of the lunch talks.
Register here
National SoTL Day 2026
17 April 2026 – Leiden University of Applied Sciences
The annual event for everyone involved in practice-oriented research on learning and teaching in higher education.
Personas | Lunch Talk at Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
19 May 2026 – Personas
Advanced chatbot building in UvA AI Chat and how to use them for education
Lunch Talks GenAI at Faculty of Science
7 april 2026 | AI effects on learning
Several lunch talks about GenAI are organised for staff at the Faculty of Science. See all dates here.
TeachMeet: Well-being in turbulent times
A TeachMeet is an informal mini-conference where UvA teachers meet and exchange good practices to inspire each other.
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.
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.
UvA Education Day 2026
29 October 2026 – Yearly event
Sharing inspiring ideas and looking ahead to the future of education.