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Students receive lighter sentences from judges than other suspects. They are less likely to be sent to prison and are given lower fines than people who are not in education.
On Tuesday, students and pupils presented a manifesto to the House of Representatives on barrier-free education. They want politicians to ensure that education is accessible to all.
The Rotterdam university magazine Erasmus Magazine has won two ‘Kring Awards’, for an ‘excellent piece of education journalism’ and a column with ‘fine observations’. Delta columnist Sander Otte was awarded with the third prize.
Under the motto ‘Delft gets moving’, Pro, D66 and STIP will govern Delft in the coming years. The coalition agreement builds on existing policy. A notable element is an action plan in which EUR 20 million is allocated to more affordable housing, although issues such as grid congestion and limited space complicate its implementation.
Dozens of students and employees from Computer Science & Engineering are participating in this year’s ‘Avondvierdaagse’ (four evenings’ walk). Initiated by lecturer and first-year coordinator for the bachelor programme, Stefan Hugtenburg. “I see students from different years striking up conversations with one another.”
If students are involved in criminal offences or “serious public order disturbances”, the police should be able to share their details with educational institutions, according to a majority in the House of Representatives. Whether this is legally permissible remains uncertain.
For the first time ever, TU Delft has won the Batavierenrace university competition. The student team completed the world’s biggest relay race in 10 hours, 16 minutes and 43 seconds. Waiting for the result was particularly nerve-wracking.
The Dutch universities believe they should be less reliant on the American software giants. So, they are setting up a joint committee to promote greater digital autonomy.
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