Martin van Hees appointed dean of Amsterdam University College

Martin van Hees - Martin van Hees, Professor at the Department of Philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities of Free University Amsterdam (VU), has been appointed as dean of Amsterdam University College (AUC). The appointment is for a term of 5 years, effective 1 March 2021. The rectors of the VU and UvA are very pleased with the appointment of Martin van Hees as dean of AUC. Karen Maex, rector magnificus UvA: 'His drive for education, educational innovation and his vision to link AUC more explicitly with VU and UvA inspire great confidence to raise AUC's profile in the current educational landscape'. Vinod Subramaniam,rector magnificus VU): 'Given his experience as dean of the John Stuart Mill College , we are convinced that he is the right person for this position. Before becoming professor of ethics at VU Amsterdam, van Hees was professor of ethics at the University of Groningen, and professor of political theory at the University of Amsterdam. Since 2016, van Hees served as dean of the John Stuart Mill College of VU Amsterdam and as programme director for the VU's Philosophy, Politics & Economics Bachelor's programme.