In a heated dispute with Radboud University, a law student behaved so badly that she was banned from campus. She took her case to the education judges of the Council of State, who ruled in her favour. The student was at loggerheads with her department over flexible study arrangements. To get her way, she had
Wageningen biologist Anneke Valk was named National Teacher of the Year 2026 in Utrecht on Monday. She receives a grant of €50,000 for educational innovation. Two lecturers from universities of applied sciences and two from universities were nominated for Teacher of the Year, an award organised by student organisation ISO and the Comenius Network. The
Politicians want to reform the funding of higher education, but how? The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) has already identified the shortcomings of the current system.
The binding recommendation of the continuation of studies (BSA) does not work, according to the largest study ever conducted on the subject. Graduation rates are barely any higher, and fewer students are obtaining a degree. As far as the Dutch Student Union is concerned, the BSA system should be abolished immediately.
Founder Marlon U. of the far-right Vrijmoedige Studentenpartij (VSP), is due to appear in court in June to face charges of assaulting a fellow student. VSP member Reinout V. is also being prosecuted. Last year, an fight broke out in a bar on the campus of VU University Amsterdam between an international student and Marlon
The new Dutch government plans to allocate €110 million to increase the basic grant for students living away from home. This amounts to an increase of a few tens of euros a month.
Simply using the name and image of your favourite comic book character for your student society is not without its risks. The Utrecht-based strength sports club Obelix had to change its name, or else it risked a hefty fine. For years, the sports club had used the name and image of the comic character Obelix
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved the education budget, including the last government’s cuts for 2026. A notable change: animal testing on monkeys is suddenly permitted again.
Over the past decade, academic freedom has declined in many countries. This includes the Netherlands, where perceived safety on campuses is a particularly prominent issue.
