Dutch unions and universities have reached a preliminary agreement on a new collective agreement.
TU Delft in top 50 QS-ranking Almost all Dutch universities are gaining ground in the world rankings by British research firm QS. TU Delft rises from place 61 last year to 47 now. One reason: the makers have revamped their methodology. Among other things, the QS World University Rankings now looks at whether…
Motion adopted: urgent independent investigation into DUO The House of Representatives adopted a motion of DENK and D66 by a large majority: an independent, external investigation into DUO’s enforcement practices is urgently needed. The detection of basic grant fraud is rattling and students with a migration background in particular are in the crosshairs, Higher…
Utrecht professor dismissed after complaints A Utrecht professor of clinical psychology has been dismissed for transgressive behaviour. Utrecht University received 17 reports, some of which also appear to concern his time at Maastricht University and the Free University (VU) of Amsterdam. The three independent media of those universities conducted a search for…
DUO algorithm out of order In the fight against basic grant fraud, DUO should not use an algorithm for the time being, according to minister Robbert Dijkgraaf. He first wants to have it investigated whether that algorithm does not accidentally discriminate. “Until further notice, I want checks to be made only…
It is better for students to live in a room with a shared kitchen and shower than in a self-contained studio, believe the social student housing providers, united in Kences. That would reduce loneliness and stress. Yet more and more studios are being built because they are much more lucrative for landlords thanks to the…
Delft Hydro Motion Team to Monaco The 23 students of the TU Delft Hydro Motion Team are heading to Monaco where they will participate in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge between 5 and 8 July. They will be a bit of an oddity there as the only student team surrounded by companies from…
Anton de Kom professorship at VU The Dutch cabinet will fund a research chair named after the Surinamese-Dutch resistance hero and writer Anton de Kom. The professorship will focus on studies of colonial history, the history of slavery and its consequences. As a communist, Anton de Kom (1898-1945) strongly criticised the colonial Dutch government in…
‘More internationals to go elsewhere in the EU’ Other European member states should offer more education in English to attract international students, writes Dutch Education Minister Dijkgraaf to the European Commission. He hopes there will be more ‘balance’ then. The growth of international students in the Netherlands is leading to concerns…
Run on new basic grant Several tens of thousands of students and incoming freshmen have already applied for the basic grant, reports the Education Executive Agency (DUO). Monday was the first day it was possible. Starting this week, students can apply to student finance agency DUO for the new basic grant.…
