Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)

This is a complete document covering all topics discussed in weeks 1–3. It combines all relevant course materials for the midterm, including: - Comprehensive summaries of the required literature - Lecture notes - Assignments from the tutorial meetings All content is organised clearly by topic, with important concepts explained in understandable but academic language.

Study guide for the Master's course Transnational Human Rights and Globalisation at VU Amsterdam covering Weeks 1-7. Essential study material for understanding how human rights apply across borders and evolve through globalisation, with practical case analysis to support exam preparation.

Summary for the International law part of the course European and International Law at VU Amsterdam covering all relevant course material including all the readings for the seminars and the preparation questions. Essential reading for understanding how international law is created and the role of state sovereignty in the international legal system. Ideal preparation for assignments and exams in this Master's course.

Reading notes notes on Gruman & Budworth (2022) covering Positive Human Resource Management (PHRM) and the PHRAME model for Theme 4 of E_BA_CHRME at VU Amsterdam. Topics include the integration of positive psychology into HRM, self-determination theory, HR system strength, wellbeing versus performance trade-offs, and the nuanced "dark side" of positive practices. Essential for understanding how HR architectures can support human flourishing while maintaining performance—directly connects...

Study notes for E_BA_CHRME at VU Amsterdam covering two key papers on emerging management challenges. The document synthesizes Meijerink & Bondarouk (2023) on algorithmic management's duality—how algorithms simultaneously enable and restrain worker autonomy—and Budhwar et al. (2023) on generative AI's implications for HRM. Topics include algorithmic decision-making, worker resistance tactics (algoactivism), AI-driven organizational change, and the gray zone of platform work. Includes s...

Reading notes on Aust, Matthews & Muller-Camen's (2020) foundational paper on Common Good HRM from the E_BA_CHRME course at VU Amsterdam. Covers the four-type Sustainable HRM typology (Socially Responsible, Green, Triple Bottom Line, and Common Good HRM), design principles, and real-world examples from Patagonia, Morning Star, and Sonnentor. Includes self-check questions and critical analysis, making it ideal for understanding the conceptual shift from inside-out to outside-in HRM approaches ...

Reading notes from the specialisation Strategic Human Resource Management E_BA_CHRME at VU Amsterdam covering Aycan's framework on how national culture and institutional factors shape international HRM practices. Topics include the Model of Culture Fit, cultural dimensions (power distance, uncertainty avoidance, collectivism), and their effects on recruitment, performance appraisal, training, compensation, and career management across different organisational contexts. Essential for understandin...

Lecture notes from Hoorcolleges of Brain & Behaviour Part 2: Cognitive Neuroscience (P_BBAC_2) at VU Amsterdam. Covers foundational concepts including the mind-body problem, modularity of mind, phrenology and brain localization, modes of explanation (box-arrow models, reductionism, mechanistic explanations), and Global Workspace Theory. Essential preparation for understanding how cognitive neuroscience bridges psychology, philosophy, and neurobiology—ideal for mastering core concepts before ex...

Lecture notes from the second session of World Religions at VU Amsterdam, covering the Axial Age, social transformation, transcendence, individual responsibility, and Hinduism. Topics include the historical context of the Axial Age, empire-building, social complexity, alienation, the distinction between empirical and transcendent reality, philosophy and ethics, shame and guilt, conversion and mysticism, and the transformation of the individual self. The lecture also explores Hinduism as ...

A complete English summary of Macroeconomics II (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, BSc Economics and Business Economics), covering all six weeks of the course. It is based on the lecture slides by Bartelsman and Bonam, chapters 9 and 13 of Garín, Lester and Sims' Intermediate Macroeconomics, the roundtable topics and the 2023 mock exam. The summary works through causal identification in macroeconomics, the Solow growth model, the labour–leisure trade-off, the two-period consumption–saving...

Lecture notes from the first session of World Religions at VU Amsterdam, covering Pre-Axial Religion, Vedic sacrifice, and polytheism. Topics include ritual formalization, Vedic sacerdotal tradition, the role of fire and priests, sacred space, the Purusha creation hymn, and how to approach the course's comparative religious framework. Essential for exam preparation with clear explanations of why rituals are performed and their transformative function in Pre-Axial religious practice.

Summary from Epidemiology, VU Amsterdam covering fundamental study design concepts and control mechanisms in biomedical research. Topics include experimental vs. observational designs, randomized controlled trials, case studies, cross-sectional surveys, ecological studies, case-control designs, cohort studies, and meta-analysis, with clear explanations of retrospective vs. prospective approaches. I achieved a 9.9/10 for this course!

Summary from Toxicology and Development (AB_1140) at VU Amsterdam covering the fundamentals of toxicology and toxic effects on organisms. Topics include mechanistic, descriptive, and regulatory toxicology; dose-response curves and their analysis; key parameters like LD50, LC50, NOEC, and LOEC; potency and efficacy comparisons; and case studies on BPA, microplastics, and the precautionary principle. I achieved an 8.5/10 for the exam

Summary from Oncology and Public Health (AB_1184) at VU Amsterdam covering the foundational concepts of cancer epidemiology and public health approaches to oncology. Topics include the global burden of cancer, the Big 5 cancer types, public health functions and achievements, cancer prevention strategies (primary and secondary), geographic variation in cancer incidence, and European networks for rare cancer care including the hub-and-spoke model. I achieved an 8.5/10 for the exam

Summary from AB_1135 Genetics and Public Health course at VU Amsterdam covering fundamental concepts in genetic inheritance and disease. Topics include autosomal dominant/recessive inheritance patterns, X-linked inheritance, pedigree analysis, and the application of genomics to public health challenges including malaria, COVID-19, and newborn screening programs I achieved an 8/10 for the exam

Summary from the Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders (AB_1201) course at VU Amsterdam covering brain imaging techniques and their clinical applications. Topics include structural imaging modalities (CT, MRI, T1/T2 weighting, FLAIR, DWI, tractography), functional imaging (PET, MRS, fMRI), and specific clinical applications like ischemic stroke diagnosis. Comprehensive coverage of imaging physics, signal acquisition, and interpretation—essential for understanding how neuroimaging is used in b...

Summary from the Heart Failure and Therapy (AB_1201) course at VU Amsterdam, covering the fundamentals of cardiovascular physiology. Topics include excitation-contraction coupling, pacemaker cell function, the cardiac cycle, stroke volume, ejection fraction, and key regulatory mechanisms like the Frank-Starling mechanism and adrenergic stimulation. I achieved an 8.5/10 for the exam

Medical Imaging 1 – Summary This clear and structured summary covers the key topics from Medical Imaging 1 and is designed to help you efficiently prepare for the exam. It includes an overview of the main concepts, imaging techniques, principles and terminology covered throughout the course. The information is organized into clear sections with structured headings, making it easy to navigate and review the material. Perfect for quick revision, learning the key concepts, and preparing ...

Summary from the Imaging Principles course at VU Amsterdam covering the fundamentals of PET (Positron Emission Tomography) imaging in personalized medicine. Topics include basic atomic and nuclear physics, radioactive decay, radionuclides (Carbon-11, Fluorine-18, Zirconium-89), cyclotron production, tracer chemistry, and detection methods. Essential for understanding how PET images are generated and their clinical applications in tumor monitoring and disease detection—ideal preparation for exa...

Summary for the R Programming course in Data Science & Biostatistics at VU Amsterdam. Topics include R syntax and data structures (vectors, matrices, data frames), the five stages of statistical analysis (data import, inspection, analysis, validation, reporting), and practical statistical methods including ANOVA, multiple comparisons, and p-value corrections (Bonferroni, Benjamini-Hochberg). Essential reference for mastering R programming techniques and statistical analysis workflows required in...