Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Navigating a complex world
Discover the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences: a faculty offering education and research on key societal issues. From the best tips to reduce screen time to the impact of gender in politics, we help you navigate a complex world.
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In the spotlight: Loneliness
- Why does ChatGPT feel like a warm friend, and what does that mean for our social skills? Margot van der Goot shows how support from a chatbot can also bring risks.
- Loneliness among young people is more common than you think. Discover the three types of loneliness, why students are especially vulnerable, and what you can do to build more connection.
Our experts on important topics
- [How can we deal with drought, floods and water shortages in cities and at home? UvA experts share practical solutions for smart urban water management and climate adaptation.
Read our stories about droughts, floods and saving water](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/organisation/faculties/faculty-of-social-and-behavioural-sciences/research/drought.html) - [Why do people take action in the streets or online? What does protest do to trust, emotions and polarisation? On this page, you will learn more about how activism works and how it influences politics and society.
Read our stories about protest, emotion, trust and the impact of activism.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/organisation/faculties/faculty-of-social-and-behavioural-sciences/research/protest.html)
Explained: Inequality of opportunity
At UvA Society & Behaviour, we conduct research on a wide range of topics relevant to our society. One of these topics is inequality of opportunity.
Watch our animated video about inequality of opportunity (English subtitles available)
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- Meet The Professor connects researchers and children through classroom conversations
- In Amsterdam Zuidoost, residents collect their own data on well-being
About what we do
- [Discover our Bachelor's and Master's programmes and choose the one that suits you. Or expand your knowledge and delve into contemporary topics, thanks to our summer and winter programmes and lifelong learning.
Read more](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/organisation/faculties/faculty-of-social-and-behavioural-sciences/education/education.html) - [Research that is carried out in the various research institutes within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, is extensive and innovative and has a strong international focus.
Read more](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/organisation/faculties/faculty-of-social-and-behavioural-sciences/research/research.html)
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