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Student Life & Society 8 October 2020

Students protest against online education

About 100 protesters have spaced themselves out across Museumplein in Amsterdam wearing face masks, each standing on their own circle. They are students campaigning for more face-to-face education. The police are there to keep an eye on things from the…
Student Life & Society 24 September 2020

Online struggles and moments of loneliness

LONGREAD – Did the lockdown crush exchange students’ dreams? Ad Valvas asked three of them about their experiences. ‘It’s not that easy to engage with new people in an online environment.’
Student Life & Society 15 September 2020

Thousands of students are demanding discounted tuition fees

Dutch universities estimate that between 20 and 40 percent of their classes are currently taught on campus. In response, students have started petitions demanding discounted tuition fees. Students are subscribed to the most expensive streaming service in the Netherlands, says…
Student Life & Society 3 September 2020

Students catch Covid at secret parties

Since the start of the introductory activities, several Dutch cities have seen a marked rise in the Covid infection rate among students. However, the universities themselves are not to blame: the students contracted the virus at parties they organised themselves.
Student Life & Society 20 August 2020

Student associations get green light for face-to-face events after all

Student associations will be allowed to host introduction events for prospective members after all. After some initial hesitation, the Dutch government conceded to pressure from the House of Representatives.