Research in the Netherlands
These five publications from the Association of Universities in The Netherlands (VSNU) give an excellent view on the Dutch research environment, the characteristics of the Dutch research, coming to and working in The Netherlands, doing your PhD and samples of research Holland is proud of.
The documents are all in English and downloadable as PDF file.
The power of knowledge
This publication provides fascinating insights into the activities concerning knowledge transfer at the 14 Dutch research universities.
Entrepreneurship and collaboration with private and public businesses - these are the keywords of the 'the Power of Knowledge'. The publication provides 28 examples of knowledge transfer between universities and public and private partners. Each example testifies to the excellent quality of Dutch research and the innovative power of partnerships.
Download "The power of knowledge".
Research Universities in the Netherlands (leaflet)
Why not study at a Dutch University? Or obtain a PhD? Or work? The brochure Research Universities in the Netherlands summarizes the main characteristics of the Dutch system of higher education and highlights the strong points of the 14 universities.
Download the leaflet "Research Universities in the Netherlands".
Samples of excellent academic research in the Netherlands
21 examples of cutting-edge research at the Dutch research universities
This book offers a selection of outstanding academic research. Grouped into 21 thematic research areas, the collection of case studies highlights the leading edge work of research groups and programs across the breadth of universities in the Netherlands. It is a work in progress – ongoing research that builds on the solid foundations laid over the preceding decades, which the universities are maintaining and developing further. It also gives information on the awards and honors, research institutes and universities.
Download the book "Samples of excellent academic research in the Netherlands".
Talent for the future
A newspaper on the activities of the Dutch research universities concerning the four key aims of increasing the success rate among Bachelor's degree students, improving the career prospects of doctoral candidates and postdocs, increasing the visibility of high-quality research, and reinforcing the international presence of Dutch research universities.
Download "Talent for the future".
Research universities in the Netherlands (brochure)
The brochure presents the 14 Dutch research universities in terms of research, education, knowledge valorization, and human resource management. It also briefly summarizes the main characteristics of the Dutch system of higher education.
Download the brochure "Research universities in the Netherlands".
