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Society 19 September 2024

‘Decolonisation can be unsettling’

For some researchers, their role in society is almost as important as their work. Meet three of VU’s activist academics. Tamara Soukotta taught courses on decolonisation at VU, until she was ‘relieved of her duties’.
Students 16 September 2024

New Jewish student association prefers low profile

A new Jewish student body, the Jewish Student Association, aims to create a campus space where Jews can feel secure and express themselves freely.
Campus 9 August 2024

Rector reacts to stolen Pride flag

The Pride flag and the ‘Stop violence against women flag’ in front of the main building have been stolen. The former was replaced by the Prince’s flag with VOC logo. The rector has responded via an open letter.
Participation 5 July 2024

How SRVU lost board members and votes this year

It lost half its votes in the university student council elections, waved goodbye to most of its board members and processed a lot of criticism from its members. While SRVU was consistently the largest party, it is now facing hard…
Campus 27 June 2024

Activists decry ‘anti-trans conference’ at VU

A large group of activists gathered in front of the main building on Thursday to protest the inclusion of certain speakers at an event who they say are anti-trans. The speakers were accused of having blood on their hands.
Campus 10 June 2024

Main building closed off during pro-Palestine protest

During negotiations between Palestine activists and VU Amsterdam, a support demonstration took place in front of the main building. The university closed down the building in response.
Campus 4 June 2024

Students put up encampment on campus square

Students and employees who want VU Amsterdam to cut its ties with Israel are dissatisfied with negotiations. So they have escalated with an encampment on campus.
Campus 4 June 2024

VU Amsterdam now faces budget cut of 60 million

The incoming Dutch government is pushing VU Amsterdam into a major financial setback. Forced layoffs seem unavoidable.
Participation 13 May 2024

‘Lefty hobbies’ divide consultative meeting

Emotions ran so high at a recent meeting of the Executive Board with the student and staff councils that it had to be suspended. ‘Not everyone has the patience for consultative procedures.’
Participation 25 April 2024

ChangeVU and VSP win Student Council elections

New parties ChangeVU and VSP have won the Student Council elections, with the traditionally dominant SRVU losing heavily. But there is disquiet over the campaign conducted by the right-wing VSP.
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