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Student Life & Society 12 May 2022

From Kyiv to Amsterdam: ‘My brain is working overtime’

LONGREAD – They fled Kyiv in order to finish their study programmes in peace. But is that even possible while the safety of your family and the future of your home country is uncertain? How are the Ukrainian students that…
Student Life & Society 9 May 2022

For the first time more women than men get PhD

In the past academic year more women than men got a PhD at Dutch universities. That has never happened before. There were also a record number of PhDs awarded, after a dip during the coronavirus crisis. The difference may be…
Student Life & Society 4 April 2022

The last straw: scientists demand climate action with protest week

Under the umbrella of Scientist Rebellion, scientists in over 25 countries are protesting for climate action in the coming week. VU sociologist Paulina Pankowska is one of them. She talks about the protests, civil disobedience and strikes planned in the…
Student Life & Society 31 March 2022

Fundraising to combat helplessness

A group of teachers and students set up a fundraiser for Ukraine. ‘I would feel very bad if I couldn’t do anything.’ “The anger I have inside is nearly killing me” says Ukrainian first-year Communication Sciences student Lev Medin (20)….
Student Life & Society 25 March 2022

‘I didn’t think people would be as welcoming as they are’

LONGREAD – At home in Kyiv, Taisiia Kosenok could do nothing more than scroll through news about the war on her bed all day. Until a letter from her university gave a way out, as VU lecturer Kilian Wawoe offered…
Student Life & Society 25 February 2022

Is World War III imminent? Wolfgang Wagner doesn’t think so

Russian troops invaded Ukraine. Professor of International Security Wolfgang Wagner shares his take on the worrying situation. “I did not expect Putin to go this far.”
Student Life & Society 17 February 2022

Dutch universities receive information request regarding support for Israel

A research institute advocating for the rights of Palestinians wants Dutch universities to provide documentation regarding their ties to “organisations that propagate support for the state of Israel”. The universities have asked for more time to process the request.
Student Life & Society 3 February 2022

Students submit Nobel Peace Prize nomination

A group of VU students has carefully considered who they would like to nominate for the Nobel Peace Prize. They recently submitted their official nomination for the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA). The students take classes given by…
Student Life & Society 21 December 2021

Strict lockdown for higher education, again

Again, universities and universities of applied sciences had to close their doors. The cabinet announced a lockdown last Saturday evening. This will last until after the Christmas holidays and maybe even longer.
Student Life & Society 14 October 2021

Universities show teeth at threats and intimidation

In the battle against threats and intimidation experienced by academics, the Dutch universities are jointly setting up a reporting and advice centre: WetenschapVeilig. They also intend filing police reports more often.
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