HOP, Author at Ad Valvas

5 June 2025

Government fallen: what are the consequences for higher education?

This morning, Geert Wilders (PVV) pulled the plug on the government. It now has an outgoing status and new elections will be held. Is this good news for higher education and scientific research?

2 June 2025

More students feel safe enough to be themselves

According to the National Student Survey, more and more students are positive about the atmosphere within their programme. They are also more likely to feel safe enough to be themselves at their educational institution.

8 May 2025

25 million to bring threatened top researchers here

In the years ahead, 25 million euros will be available to bring scientists from the United States (and other countries) to the Netherlands. This is revealed in the ‘supplementary budget’ that was recently published by the government.

8 May 2025

Harvard changes name of diversity department

Harvard’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) department is getting a different name. This seems to be a concession to Trump, who is forcing American universities to abandon their ‘left-wing’ diversity programmes.

1 May 2025

Who will protect students whose study programme was scrapped?

If a programme is axed due to budget cuts, existing students still have the right to complete it, even if it takes them years. But who ensures that they are getting a good education? Inspector General Alida Oppers of the…

24 April 2025

Government puts an end to low-cost sports and culture at universities

Higher education institutions should no longer provide reduced-rate sports facilities, as the government believes this distorts the market. Cultural activities and canteen prices are also set to rise, among other things.

24 April 2025

Spring Memorandum: new cutbacks in higher education

Over time, funding of higher education institutions will be reduced by 59 million euros, reads the Spring Memorandum. It’s one of the new cutbacks in education and research.

15 April 2025

Government wants more temporary leases for students

Landlords should always be able to offer students a temporary lease, according to housing minister Mona Keijzer. This would make it more attractive for them to manage student houses again.

14 April 2025

‘First-generation academics remain blind spot’

Students are less likely to pursue a career in academia if their parents didn’t go to university. And those who do often run into problems, according to a report by The Young Academy.

3 April 2025

International students are sticking around to work

Roughly 30 percent of international graduates still live in the Netherlands five years after graduation, which is more than in previous years. A significant number opt to stay here after graduating in Eindhoven in particular.

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