STICHTING VU serves as the legal representative of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). The academic environment at VU Amsterdam is marked by a strong commitment to excellence, fostering open communication and the exchange of ideas. Under Horizon 2020, VU Amsterdam secured 261 grants, including 45 ERC grants and 133 RIA/IA/CSAs. Additionally, 80 MSCA/Marie Curie grants were awarded, with 32 Fellowships and 40 ITNs.
The Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences and the Department of Human Movement Sciences at V Amsterdam stand out in the expansive field of behavioral and health research. Driven by inquiries arising from the clinic, society, and a keen interest in the human motor system and movement, the department conducts research on the human musculoskeletal system, the way people move, and how human movement can be influenced in the context of sports, health, physical education, and rehabilitation. The research is multidisciplinary; it combines anatomy, physiology, psychology, and biomechanics to understand and improve human movement. Great emphasis is placed on the societal value and translation of research findings to promote their application in practice.
