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Student Life & Society 31 May 2024

Ethics committees investigate ties to Israel

Various universities are setting up committees to investigate the ties to Israel. What do they do? And who’s on them? “The committee itself shouldn’t become a battlefield”, says Ruard Ganzevoort, intended chair of the Rotterdam committee.
Science & Education 23 May 2024

Israel boycott: ‘Don’t do it!’

Should Dutch universities cut their ties with Israel? Student demonstrators have been making this demand for weeks. However, Education Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf argues that institutions are better off maintaining ties with their counterparts in Israel.
Science & Education 20 March 2024

Many more women than men get PhD

Last academic year, more women than men were awarded a PhD. The difference was bigger than ever: 182 PhDs. This is mainly thanks to the medical sciences.
Student Life & Society 1 February 2024

Law students file complaint against gas company  

VU students from the Climate Change and Sustainability Law Clinic have filed a complaint against One-Dyas, a company that aims to drill gas in the North Sea. “One-Dyas is violating requirements of responsible business conduct.”  
Student Life & Society 1 February 2024

Fewer people with migration background than expected attend university

Fewer young people with a migrant background go to university than you might expect. For the first time in years, universities are starting to obtain a clearer view of their academic opportunities.
Campus & Culture 18 December 2023

Law students write open letter about Gaza

Two VU students have written an open letter, urging the Dutch government to alter its stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Student Life & Society 7 December 2023

Internationals want to stay if they have jobs

Many international students want to stay in the Netherlands after graduation. Especially if they have a job and housing.
Campus & Culture 5 December 2023

VU scientists block coal train

Twelve members of Scientist Rebellion, including several VU employees, blocked a coal train this Monday afternoon in the port of Amsterdam.
Student Life & Society 4 December 2023

Half of doctors and medical students have experienced transgressive behaviour

In a recent survey, half of doctors and medical students reported having experienced transgressive behaviour. Most of the victims are women, and surgeons are the most common perpetrators.
Student Life & Society 27 November 2023

‘Suddenly, he put his hands in my trousers’

Despite six years of #MeToo debate, two out of three students experience sexually transgressive behaviour during their period of study. Why is it so persistent and how can we get rid of it?
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