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Postdoctoral Researcher – M/ F/ X (36-40 hours) About AIGHD The Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD) strives for equal opportunities for health and well-being for all. The Amsterdam Institute for Global Health & Development (AIGHD) is a collaborative institute of various faculties and schools of...

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” - African Proverb It was with this sentiment in mind that Frank Cobelens began his work as Chair of the Executive Board of the Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and...

A significant gender gap has persisted throughout the years at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines all over the world. Even though women have made tremendous progress towards increasing their participation in higher education, they are still under-represented in these fields....

AIGHD Senior Fellow, Anniek de Ruijter, is the AIGHD research lead for the END-VOC project, which is explained in detail in the story below. Interview on the emergence of new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, with three researchers from the END-VOC project: François Balloux, Director of the Institute...

During this illustrative podcast of six episodes Amsterdam institute for Infection and Immunity researchers and AIGHD fellows Marc van der Valk, Professor in Internal Medicine, and Peter Reiss, Professor in Medicine, guide you through the world of HIV together with the podcast hosts Loiza Lamers...

On Monday, 9 January, we will be celebrating the 391st anniversary of the University of Amsterdam. You are cordially invited to the celebration of the Dies Natalis in the Aula. AIGHD Senior Fellow, Charles Agyemang, professor of Migration and Health, has been given the honor of delivering...

Experts awarded highest scientific honor in Vietnam A group of infectious disease experts combating the spread of tuberculosis in Vietnam has been recognised for their extensive research and advocacy, which has spanned over the course of a decade. The dedication of a group of researchers safeguarding...