The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a modern university with a rich history. We are proud that 2012 marks the 380th anniversary of the UvA. We will be celebrating our 76th ‘lustrum’ (anniversary occurring every five years) with a wide range of activities for staff, students and citizens of Amsterdam (Amsterdammers) that will take place throughout the lustrum year. These activities aim to show the past, present and future significance of the UvA to the city and embody the theme of this special lustrum year: curiosity. We cordially invite you to attend these activities.

Curiosity is the source of all knowledge. Without curiosity, there is no will to know. Curiosity is also a powerful and infectious motivating force in the world of academia . If being curious is a virus, we want to spread this virus as widely as possible during our lustrum year in 2012. Will you join us?

Would you like to know more about the lustrum programme? Or would you like to register for one or more of the activities? You can consult this special lustrum website throughout the lustrum year for information and the latest news.