Erasmus University Rotterdam

In 1973, the Medical Faculty Rotterdam and the Netherlands School of Economics merged to become Erasmus University Rotterdam – the first university in the Netherlands named for a person, a man to whom Rotterdam owes the reputation it has held for centuries in the academic world, Desiderius Erasmus. In 2009, the International Institute of Social Sciences became part of Erasmus University. ISS is an internationally renowned institute in the field of development studies and international cooperation.

The strategic plan 2014-2018 provides us with contours. It identifies goals and ambitions for the years 2014 through 2018 and establishes the policy framework. The plan was drawn up in consultation with various bodies and individuals throughout the university and a large number of external parties. For this reason, it has the complete support of a great many people both inside and outside of the organisation. Workshops and discussions with the faculties, the University Council, the Supervisory Board, students, support staff, experts, alumni, the municipal council of Rotterdam and the Dutch government all contributed to this plan.

Sustainability is very much in the spotlight, and rightly so. Fortunately more and more people are starting to realise that making the way we live in the world more sustainable – both close to home and internationally – is essential for present and future generations. As a socially responsible organisation, Erasmus University Rotterdam wants to play a leading role, not only by having sustainability as an important part in our daily operations and by having regard for our environment, but also by giving important 'values' to our staff, and to our students as leaders for the future.

This portal brings together our sustainability ambitions, initiatives, expertise and the preliminary results of our efforts. It also outlines the journey of students, staff and our partner organisations, together creating a truly sustainable university.

Erasmus University Rotterdam Holding BV (EUR Holding) is part of the organisational framework of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), but has its own structure and rules of conduct.

EUR Holding was founded in 1995 and at this moment comprises of 20 subsidiaries. De subsidiaries are active in the field of contract education, contract research and/or knowledge-exploitation and perform service-activities for EUR. EUR is 100% shareholder of EUR Holding and EUR Holding is 100% shareholder of her subsidiaries. EUR Holding has a 33,3% share in the Academie voor Medisch Specialisten (AMS) BV.

To achieve its strategic ambitions Erasmus University collaborates with national and international partners. The desire for collaboration and networking is originally strongly driven by scientific research, but in recent years also increasingly in other areas (such as education, marketing communication) visible. Erasmus University sets out to create a safe, respectful and healthy work environment. Your personal well-being is also important; aspects that affect it are the atmosphere in your department and the extent to which your work affects the balance between your workload and your capacity.

Erasmus Vitality is a programme that aims to improve the physical fitness of its employees. The programme starts with a Health Check. The Health Check is completed with a report that elaborates on the results and your tests and physical examination. Furthermore, you receive advice about a personal training plan.

At the end of the Health Check you can decide whether you want to participate in the follow-up programme. Based on the results of the examination and your personal exercise preferences, a personal training plan will be drawn up in consultation with the sports medicine doctor.