The elections on 15 March could have repercussions for higher education and research. A shift in power in the Senate could affect issues such as internationalisation.
De verkiezingen wierpen hun schaduw vooruit in het debat over de nieuwe basisbeurs. De oppositiepartijen maakten veel drukte over de plannen, die ze uiteindelijk toch steunen.
AcademyKiss for bullying research Business expert Susanne Täuber exposes bullying behaviour at universities. For this, she received the annual ‘AcademyKus’ from the General Education Union (AOb) on Valentine’s Day. The AOb prize has been awarded on 14 February every year since 2017 to someone who has made a special commitment to science.…
Where should higher education and science go until 2040? The Ministry of Education is holding four meetings in March where everyone can have their say.
Sinds 2012 stonden DUO-controleurs bij zo’n 23 duizend studenten op de stoep. Het resultaat: 21 miljoen euro aan boetes en terugvorderingen, maar ook missers en rechtszaken.
Return of basic grant not without debate A debate on the return of the basic scholarship is in full swing in the House of Representatives. Why don’t unlucky students get higher compensation for the high debts they incurred in the loan system? opposition parties ask. Since 2015, new students no longer received a…
Student wins energy surcharge court case Once again, a student has won a lawsuit over the energy surcharge from his municipality. This time, Amsterdam goes down. The municipality should not simply exclude students, the court ruled. Due to high energy prices, the government wants to financially support low-income families. To this end,…
Scientist Rebellion blocks private terminal Ten scientists blocked a private jet terminal at Schiphol airport on Tuesday morning, 14 February 2023. They were demonstrating against high aircraft emissions. (Photo: HOP) The protesters, scientists from several universities, had chained themselves to their bicycles when they were arrested by police on Tuesday morning. The action was part…
Klimaatactivisten eisten dat universiteiten de banden met de fossiele sector verbreken. Maar een groep wetenschappers is kritisch. Het zou de verduurzaming juist schaden.
