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Science 14 September 2020

PhD students afraid to look for another supervisor

Many PhD students who feel trapped in an unpleasant working relationship with their supervisor are hesitant to switch supervisors. They are afraid that it could harm their career, according to a survey by the PhD Network Netherlands (PNN). “It would…
Science 11 September 2020

Growth Fund: is science about to get the money it’s been asking for?

Over the next few years, the government will spend €20 billion on education & research, innovation and infrastructure. Is this the major investment that teaching staff and academics have been crying out for?
Education 8 September 2020

VVD annoys everyone with plan for ‘mystery guest’ at online lectures

Coalition party VVD has suggested the use of mystery guests to assess the quality of higher education. I really don’t think so, said Minister Van Engelshoven in response.
Science 8 September 2020

Counting springtails in an uncommon lab

Some scientific research is not only fascinating or useful, but also photogenic. Ecologist Oscar Franken built a charming lab to simulate extreme weather for research into biodiversity.
Science 4 September 2020

6 million available for mental health advice

The European Union (EU) has awarded a 6 million euro grant to research conducted by Marit Sijbrandij, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, and her partners. The study focuses on the long and short-term effects of the coronavirus crisis on mental…
Science 28 August 2020

‘A derailing social discussion is a risk factor’

VU Amsterdam will collaborate with Huawei, as was announced this week. Three Amsterdam professors in Computer Science will use an investment from the controversial Chinese technology giant to improve search engines. According to professor Frank van Harmelen, it is really…
Science 27 August 2020

Populist worldview almost inevitably spawns conspiracy theories

LONGREAD – ‘What you believe determines how you act’, says social psychologist Jan-Willem van Prooijen. With the news that many people believe Covid-19 is being spread by a foreign power, should we be worried?
Science 17 July 2020

Scientists hold a bike protest against temporary contracts this year

No big banners, but bring your bicycle spanners! Scientists are planning a protest on wheels for the opening of the new academic year. With the aptly named ‘Tour of Academics’, they want to make a stand against the high number…
Science 14 July 2020

Emergency letter: extra support needed for young scientists

Due to the coronavirus crisis many young scientists on temporary contracts cannot complete their research on time. In an emergency letter, they have asked Minister Van Engelshoven for financial aid in the form of 350 million euros that they can…
Science 3 July 2020

Open access now also available for old publications

Scientists from VU Amsterdam can also provide access to their old publications to everyone. All they need to do is give permission, everything else will be arranged by the University Library.
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