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Complex problems call for a complex approach, new UvA research initiative says

Complex problems call for a complex approach, new UvA research initiative says

26 January 2024 - 11:07

Developing computer models that allow policymakers to devise appropriate solutions to complex issues such as climate change. That’s the goal of Polder, the UvA research center that officially opened this week.

Civil disobedience for climate is both right and duty, says UvA PhD student

Civil disobedience for climate is both right and duty, says UvA PhD student

25 January 2024 - 15:49

Civil disobedience actions for the climate are becoming increasingly common on highways, universities, and airports. Climate activists are not only within their rights, argues climate ethicist and UvA PhD student Gerrit Schaafsma, but in some cases, it is even a democratic duty.

The House wants a quick answer: How many English-language courses are you going to cancel?

The House wants a quick answer: How many English-language courses are you going to cancel?

24 January 2024 - 12:15

Within eight weeks, all universities and colleges must inform the Minister of Education how they will “significantly” reduce the number of courses taught in English. The House of Representatives is demanding this.

Everything in Dutch? “That kind of caricature is nonsense”

Everything in Dutch? “That kind of caricature is nonsense”

18 January 2024 - 10:46

The first education debate after the elections dealt largely with the arrival of foreign students. VVD and NSC refined their election rhetoric, while D66 and GroenLinks-PvdA made a case for internationalization.

National government adjusts Schiphol rules and opens door for student housing Amstelveen

National government adjusts Schiphol rules and opens door for student housing Amstelveen

18 January 2024 - 10:19

Outgoing minister Hugo de Jonge plans to adjust the rules for noise restrictions around Schiphol to make a student campus in Kronenburg, Amstelveen, possible. He writes this in a letter to the House of Representatives. Kronenburg lies directly under the approach route of Schiphol’s Buitenvelde...

We need foreign students, Demographic Commission believes

We need foreign students, Demographic Commission believes

16 January 2024 - 16:26

Migration has all kinds of advantages and disadvantages, says a new report on the Netherlands in the year 2050. But foreign students and knowledge migrants are not the problem.

Will students speak with a PVV education minister or not?

Will students speak with a PVV education minister or not?

12 January 2024 - 11:02

There may well be a Minister of Education from the PVV. It will be an exciting year, the presidents of student organizations ISO and LSVb expect, as they search for their successors.

UvA students look back: “Never again in 2024”

UvA students look back: “Never again in 2024”

21 December 2023 - 14:27

Skinny dipping in Miami, long lines at Lowlands, sleeping in a hostel for two months: these are experiences UvA students want to leave behind in 2023 and not relive in the next year.

UvA alumnus Martin Bosma will chair the House of Representatives “with a steady hand”

UvA alumnus Martin Bosma will chair the House of Representatives “with a steady hand”

15 December 2023 - 10:40

His previous attempts to become Speaker of the House of Representatives were finally honored at a third attempt last night: PVV Member of Parliament and UvA alumnus Martin Bosma was elected Speaker of House of Representatives. Two previous attempts - in 2016 and 2021 - snubbed.

UvA climate scientist: “Closing COP28 text is full of deliberate ambiguity”

UvA climate scientist: “Closing COP28 text is full of deliberate ambiguity”

15 December 2023 - 09:42

A “historic” agreement was reached Wednesday morning at the 28th United Nations Climate Summit in Dubai: COP28. The world is going to phase out fossil fuels. The wording in the final agreement took some doing, according to climate scientist Bart Verheggen. “In any case, the text re...

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