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28 May 2026

Students feel less study pressure

Fewer and fewer students feel that study pressure is too high, according to the National Student Survey. In addition, three quarters of them are generally satisfied with their study programme.
21 May 2026

Rathenau Institute warns against irresponsible use of AI in science

Urgent guidelines are needed for the use of AI in science, says the Rathenau Institute. Misuse ‘undermines the reliability of scientific knowledge and trust in science’.
13 May 2026

Universities rethink their digital autonomy

Dutch universities are in no doubt they need to become less reliant on the American software giants. They are setting up a joint committee to promote greater digital autonomy.
7 May 2026

Student and employee data stolen in global Canvas hack

A hack has resulted in the theft of data from Canvas users worldwide, including that of lecturers and students at VU Amsterdam. If the education software provider does not pay a ransom, the hackers are threatening to make some of…
4 May 2026

Student union calls for support for Iranian students in the Netherlands

The Dutch Student Union is calling attention to the money worries of Iranian students. Many are unable to access their bank accounts due to the war in their home country, while their ability to work in the Netherlands is limited.
30 April 2026

Letschert outlines new course: hundreds of millions more for higher education

Higher education institutions will receive hundreds of millions of euros in extra funding for research, innovation and the recruitment of international students. Meanwhile, the basic grant for students living away from home will go up by 50 euros – if…
23 April 2026

VU continues to charge housing fees to international students

Even after losing two court cases, VU Amsterdam continues to charge international students a fee for arranging accommodation. Other universities and universities of applied sciences also charge housing fees.
15 April 2026

Call for more volunteers to test alternatives to Microsoft

A pilot by SURF to eliminate reliance on American software has already attracted interest from thirty institutions. Around one thousand volunteers are now using an alternative as SURF frees up space for more test users.
15 April 2026

Choose your own housemates? That’s up to the landlord, says housing minister

Students and local politicians have criticized DUWO’s new housemate selection policy, but the housing minister has ruled out any official intervention.
26 March 2026

Academic freedom declines worldwide, research shows

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.
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