Financial adjustments and budget cuts

On the implementation of the financial adjustment
Each faculty and service of VU Amsterdam has been tasked with implementing measures that fit their specific situation, with the goal of ensuring long-term sustainability of VU Amsterdam, without compromising the quality of our education and research. Both cost-saving measures and opportunities to generate additional income are being considered – hence, we refer to this as restructuring and adjustment. Faculties and services determine which measures they can and must take to meet the goals. Additionally, services will need to adapt their offerings in response to these measures. This requires close coordination, while also remaining flexible to current developments.

When will there be more clarity?
The way faculties and services implement the task will differ, and so will the timing; the measures will not be implemented simultaneously. The aim is to have an overview of the measures and their phasing from all units by the summer of 2025. After that, decision-making regarding the implementation of the plans will take place until early 2026.

We understand that this period brings uncertainty and concerns. As VU, we strive for transparency, involvement, and support. We are doing everything we can to ensure that our staff and students are informed and supported as clearly and promptly as possible.

Announcements about the adjustment

• 07-04-2025 Frequently asked questions about the developments within Earth Sciences
• 03-04-2025 Proposed plan for the reorganisation of the Department of Earth Sciences
• 03-03-2025 VU Amsterdam discontinues Recruitment Services
• 23-02-2025 Union members agree to content of social plan adjustment
• 18-02-2025 Voting on social plan at AOb extended due to technical problem
• 31-01-2025 Voting on new VU social plan until 14 February 2025
• 19-12-2024 Adjustment: update December
• 19-12-2024 Update consultation on Social Plan - Monday 16 December 2024
• 11-12-2024 Arjen van Witteloostuijn appointed as Programme Director Adjustment
• 10-10-2024 VU financial adjustment task: update on talks and next steps
• 04-09-2024 Erna Klein Ikkink quartermaster for programme organisation
• 23-07-2024 Approach and programme organisation cuts
• 10-07-2024 Latest news on budget cuts
• 14-03-2024 Adjustment with a view to the future
• 07-06-2023 Austerity measures for 2024 further fleshed out

Do you have any questions or need more information?
All VU-wide information can be found on this page, including frequently asked questions. Faculties and services will also add specific information here. If you have questions specific to your situation, you can contact your line manager or HR contact within your faculty or service for further clarification and support.