Research
ELLIS fosters international collaboration across domains, connecting top researchers while investing in the next generation of AI talent.
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About
ELLIS is a network of excellence connecting top AI researchers across European borders to strengthen the leadership of AI made in Europe.
Unit Amsterdam
Established on January 1st, 2019
Unit Mission
- Serving as a central conduit between Amsterdam’s AI/ML ecosystem and prominent artificial intelligence networks across Europe.
- Facilitating investment in AI-focused initiatives within Amsterdam while promoting collaboration among local stakeholders to highlight the city’s technological competitiveness.
- Collaborating with leading industry partners to attract, develop, and retain top-tier AI/ML talent in Amsterdam.
Participating Institutions
University of Amsterdam (UvA)
Research Agenda
Our core research inspires us to work towards creating a healthier future, with the following key research topics:
Computer Vision
Information Retrieval
ML for Health
ML Foundations
Natural Language Processing
Socially Intelligent Artificial Systems (SIAS)
Table Representation Learning
Our core research inspires us to work towards creating a healthier future, with the following key research topics:
- Computer Vision
- Information Retrieval
- ML for Health
- ML Foundations
- Natural Language Processing
- Socially Intelligent Artificial Systems (SIAS)
- Table Representation Learning
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Latest News
January 15th, 2026
Travel and study in Europe: 2026 Schedule of ELLIS PhD Winter and Summer Schools
Check out the 2026 schedule for ELLIS Winter & Summer Schools, happening all across Europe. This is your chance to dive deep into the cutting-edge of AI research,...
October 30th, 2025
Strengthening Collaboration Across Europe: The 2nd ELLIS Coordinators Retreat
From October 6–8, 2025, coordinators from across the ELLIS network gathered for the 2nd ELLIS Coordinators Retreat, hosted by the three Dutch ELLIS Units — Nijmegen,...
April 28th, 2025
ELLIS Unit Amsterdam Hosts Second Edition of ELLIS Winter School Focused on Foundation Models
From March 18-21, 2025, the ELLIS Unit Amsterdam successfully played host to an ELLIS Winter School on Foundation Models for the second year in a row. With about 200...