News from the faculty
Doubling of dementia by 2050: why the care burden must be shared more fairly
The population of dementia sufferers in the Netherlands is projected to double to over 610,000 by 2050. At present, the care for this group falls disproportionately on female shoulders. This imbalance is unsustainable given the expected increase in patients. VU researcher Yvonne Krabbe-Alkemade and her colleagues are calling for a cultural shift: men need to play a more active role in supporting people with dementia.
Working from your core values boosts energy and performance
Many organisations wonder how they can keep their employees healthy, motivated and productive. According to organisational psychologist Sandra Klijn, the answer lies in a factor that is often overlooked: personal energy. Employees who work in a way that aligns with their core values feel more energised, and perform better.
Losing a partner increases the likelihood of nursing home care
When older adults lose their partner, their likelihood of being admitted to a nursing home rises sharply, especially in the first few months after the loss. During this period, they are significantly more likely to require long-term care, according to research by health economist Chantal Schouwenaar of VU Amsterdam.
Growing offering of masterclasses and short courses
Demand for short, practice-oriented courses and masterclasses among professionals is growing rapidly. In response, the School of Business and Economics (SBE) is further expanding its range of courses. Last autumn, the Economic and Financial Data Analysis with Python training course attracted interest from finance professionals looking to strengthen their data and analysis skills. This training course will be offered again on 12 and 13 March.
In addition, the Investment masterclass in Private Assets will take place on 11 and 12 May. This masterclass is organised by VU Amsterdam in collaboration with the VBA Academy of CFA Society Netherlands and responds to the growing need for up-to-date and in-depth knowledge in a rapidly changing financial landscape.
Meanwhile, SBE is already working on new programmes for 2026. So keep an eye on the programmes on offer! The range of training programmes continues to develop and will be further expanded in the coming period.