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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…
Students 14 April 2022

‘VU Amsterdam doesn’t really give minorities the room to be themselves’

Recent graduate and former refugee Mohammed Badran received the Echo Award in recognition of his commitment to a more inclusive society. But as a student at VU Amsterdam, he did not always feel appreciated.
Other universities 11 April 2022

Ukrainian researchers: ‘We don’t want to abandon our students’

They are all three still in Ukraine. Because they were not allowed to leave, or because they felt that Kyiv was still safe enough. Three Ukrainian researchers who fear for their universities, but continue nevertheless to work on next year’s…
Housing 7 April 2022

‘It’s definitely a puzzle’

LONGREAD – The Ukrainian students that VU lecturer Kilian Wawoe is bringing to VU Amsterdam need permanent housing as they finish their studies. Two of his Psychology students are now coordinating the search.
Politics 6 April 2022

VU Amsterdam and other universities ask for financial support to help refugees

Many schools in the Netherlands have already welcomed young Ukrainian refugees to their classes. Higher education would also like to admit newcomers, but this is easier said than done. Nearly a month ago, the refugee student foundation UAF – with…
Students 6 April 2022

Government: Energy relief is not for students

Students are being hit with skyrocketing energy bills. But the government has not moved to offer targeted assistance. Municipalities are even getting the advice not to give the one-off energy relief subsidy to students. 
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…
International 4 April 2022

How German student Lisa made some Dutch friends

International student Lisa Früchtl (Communication Science) went out with a couple of fellow Dutch students. ‘I had a great evening and maybe even made some new friends.’
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)….
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…