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Universities want to challenge government cuts

Universities want to challenge government cuts

28 June 2024 - 12:58

Universities are considering legal action against the new cabinet if it is indeed going to cut scientific research. After all, shouldn’t the government keep its word?

Students reply to rectors: “Nothing can or will stop us”

Students reply to rectors: “Nothing can or will stop us”

14 June 2024 - 12:18

The rectors of all Dutch universities wrote last week in Trouw that they do not want to cut ties with Israeli universities. The response came today from students of fourteen universities. “Our response? Time is up. We, students, will continue campaigning until our call for justice is heard.&rd...

Actions against the new government: “It’s like closing an entire university”

Actions against the new government: “It’s like closing an entire university”

11 June 2024 - 10:03

The incoming government is cutting nearly a billion euros a year from higher education, research, and students. That is the budget of one large university, warns platform WOinAction.

Universities and students are shocked by cutback plans

Universities and students are shocked by cutback plans

17 May 2024 - 11:22

The plans of the forming parties will harm education and research, the universities warn. For the student organizations, the return of the long-study fine is an unpleasant surprise. Universities of applied sciences have “reason for concern”.

The university is a diploma factory, but the tide can still be turned

The university is a diploma factory, but the tide can still be turned

19 April 2024 - 18:37

What will and should education at the UvA look like in the year 2024? Student Titus van der Valk wonders in the reflection below. “Your mouse movements are used to measure whether you’ve actually read papers.”

Student dropout rate varies greatly by institution, Inspectorate observes

Student dropout rate varies greatly by institution, Inspectorate observes

17 April 2024 - 16:41

It matters where you go to college. At some colleges and universities, first-year students drop out more often than at others, according to The State of Education 2024. “Institutions can learn more from each other.”

Dijkgraaf no longer wants to say “higher education”

Dijkgraaf no longer wants to say “higher education”

28 March 2024 - 13:19

Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf wants to remove the term “higher education” from everyday language to increase equality between (vocational education options) MBO, HBO, and WO. “Anything we can do to make the differences smaller is good,” he said.

Cabinet puts National Growth Fund “on hold”

Cabinet puts National Growth Fund “on hold”

21 March 2024 - 16:48

Outgoing Economy Minister Mickey Adriaansens (VVD) has postponed the fourth round of subsidies for the National Growth Fund until further notice. Knowledge institutions and businesses are reacting with concern.

Caribbean students will get a BSN when applying for student loans

Caribbean students will get a BSN when applying for student loans

12 March 2024 - 11:44

Opening a bank account, buying insurance, applying for a DigiD... it will all become easier for Caribbean students coming here. As of April 1st, they will receive a citizen service number or BSN (for the Dutch “burgerservicenummer”) when they apply for college financing.

Technical University of Delft going to court? Not on our behalf, say hundreds of employees

Technical University of Delft going to court? Not on our behalf, say hundreds of employees

7 March 2024 - 15:16

Employees and students of the Technical University of Delft (TU Delft) do not want a lawsuit to be brought against the Education Inspectorate. After a critical inspection report on social insecurity at the university, they would rather see the administration invest its time and money in solutions.

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