Education and research of the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences (FGB) are of a very high level, impact/valorisation activities are numerous, and FGB is financially sound. This is realised by the hard work of highly skilled, passionate and motivated employees.
The Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences consists of 5 departments: Biological psychology; Clinical, Neuro- and Developmental psychology; Educational and Family studies; Experimental and Applied psychology amd Human Movement sciences. The departments are supported by faculty services (education office, TO3, communication & marketing, privacy champions, and others) and department services (secretariats, department managers, data stewards). FGB has approximately 450 FTE / 600 employees and 4,000 students.
Mission and Vision
Most of our activities focus on the VU profile theme Human Health & Life Sciences and are inspired by the following vision and mission.
Mission FGB
FGB plays a leading role in understanding how behaviour comes about and how it can be influenced. FGB uses its unique resources and expertise to facilitate high-quality, interdisciplinary research and education in a diverse, open, safe and sustainable environment, to address the major societal needs related to our field.
Vision FGB
Scientific knowledge and insights in mental and physical human behaviour in society contribute to a healthy, active and meaningful life for everyone at any age.