Universities rely too much on big tech companies. This is subject of criticism in the participation councils, says Rien Wijnhoven, chair of their national association LOVUM.
Students with parents who did not pursue higher education are considerably less likely to study in another country. Nuffic advocates greater equality of opportunities.
The lockdown restrictions in higher education have been lifted. The guidelines regarding face masks have been tightened.
Universities and colleges of higher education may resume physical teaching next week. The ministers involved would have decided this today after consultation with advisors.
While primary and secondary schools opened, the lockdown in higher and vocational education remains in force this week, to the great disappointment of student organisations.
Haar opvolger is fysicus Robbert Dijkgraaf. Maar hoe gaat onderwijsminister Ingrid van Engelshoven de geschiedenis in? Een terugblik.
On 20 december, an ultimatum directed at the universities passed. Temporary contracts and high work pressure have not been adequately addressed, the protesters say. Now what?
The Dutch government has announced a lockdown. Universities must also close their doors. This will last until after the Christmas holidays and maybe even longer.
The basic grant returns, small degree programmes will have to be kept, and the binding study advice will be changed. The new cabinet will also invest in unfettered research.
