VU University Amsterdam first Dutch university in Second Life

VU University Amsterdam  is the first university in the Netherlands opened for business in Second Life. In this three-dimensional virtual world, people can lead a second life - through an avatar. The presence of VU University Amsterdam in this virtual world is in the nature of an experiment. The university wants to conduct research into the significance of virtual worlds for the community at large. It also wants to introduce teaching and research into such environments.
 
The move to Second Life is in keeping with the educational vision of VU University Amsterdam. The communities of learners have a pivotal part to play here. Lecturers and students cooperate with one another in the development of knowledge.