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Student Life & Society 3 October 2023

Mariëtte Hamer investigates inappropriate behaviour in higher education

The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has asked Government Commissioner Mariëtte Hamer for advice, claiming too little is currently known about sexually inappropriate behaviour at higher education institutions.  At the moment, Hamer is in talks with several parties in…
Student Life & Society 29 June 2023

House of Representatives wants MeToo education in student introduction weeks

In the opinion of the Dutch House of Representatives, it would be good for students to be educated about inappropriate sexual behaviour as early as the introduction weeks. Staff would also benefit from a course.
Student Life & Society 3 May 2023

Help! I have a smelly colleague

We spend more time with our coworkers than with our families, so what to do when one of them smells bad? ‘Addressing someone in the wrong way can lead to difficult situations.’
Student Life & Society 29 March 2023

A whole life in two rooms and a suitcase

The Ukrainian refugees in the living units near Uilenstede might be here for tragic reasons outside of their control, they’re also just living life. ‘I like watching the planes from my bed.’
Student Life & Society 7 March 2023

‘People get uncomfortable if you say you’re Jewish’

Professor of Jewish studies Jessica Roitman wants to show the diversity of Judaism. ‘People are surprised when they hear that there are Black and Asian Jews.’
Student Life & Society 2 February 2023

‘Minister hampers refugees’ right to education’

Education Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf makes refugee students pay many thousands of euros more in tuition fees than Dutch students. He is hampering their right to education, according to a national support centre for people without documents.
Student Life & Society 23 January 2023

Why a Cultural Barometer is essential for diversity policy

Research universities and universities of applied sciences are doing their utmost to create diverse, inclusive environments. However, monitoring the perception and effectiveness of diversity and inclusion proves difficult in practice. Professor Jojanneke van der Toorn explains why it is essential…
Student Life & Society 23 January 2023

Petition: universities must end ties with fossil fuel sector

In a week of climate protests, activists from Fossielvrij NL posted an online petition last Wednesday. They claim that the motives of companies in the fossil fuel sector run counter to the values of the academic community.  According to the…
Student Life & Society 20 January 2023

VU student at UvA protest: ‘I tried to deescalate and was arrested instead’

Monday’s occupation at the UvA also led to the arrest of a VU Amsterdam student. Earth Sciences master student and Extinction Rebellion member Jonathan (23) from the UK says he was attacked and arrested by the police despite his attempts…
Student Life & Society 19 January 2023

UvA has police clear occupied building within a day

The occupation of the University of Amsterdam is over. The ME (Police Support Unit) cleared the building yesterday evening and arrested 30 people. Earlier in the day, the Executive Board had asked the demonstrators to leave voluntarily.