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.