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| Is UU violating academic freedom by not allowing more than 50 people to attend lectures about Israel and Palestine? A guest lecture had to be moved elsewhere because of this. In other news, the investigation of the PhD candidate banned from the lab over accusations of inappropriate behaviour turned out to be inconclusive. Lastly, the University Library at Utrecht Science Park is turning 20 and DUB celebrated the date with a DUB On Tour and a series of articles. For a complete overview of our news and articles, visit dub.uu.nl/en.
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| Inappropriate behaviour by PhD candidate could not be proven
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| In 2023, a PhD candidate in Chemistry was denied access to the lab because colleagues felt unsafe around him. The Interpersonal Integrity Committee was unable to establish whether transgressive behaviour has occurred. Read more
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Survey: What is your favourite study spot in the University Library?
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| Suppose you could pick and choose where to study in the University Library at Utrecht Science Park. Which spot would you go for? A bright workplace, among the books, or a quiet corner? Read more
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| 'Without respect for academic freedom, we are not worthy of being called a university'
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| Opinion - Not allowing the British professor Neve Gordon to speak in one of UU's lecture halls was a form of censorship, says Alessandra Spadaro, Assistant Professor at the Department of International and European Law. Read more
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| Cabinet wants even stricter supervision of English-language education
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| It will become harder for Dutch universities to offer English-taught programmes. The Minister of Education, Eppo Bruins, announced his intention to be much stricter than his predecessor. Read more
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What plans do student parties have in mind for UU?
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| Lijst Vuur, PvdUS and newcomer VSP (an acronym for Bold Students Party in Dutch, Ed.) disagree about UU's collaborations with Israeli universities, sustainability and internationalisation. Read more
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| Working at a restaurant: an absurdist tragicomedy
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| Blog - Student Iren has been working at a fast-food restaurant for a year. In this two-part blog, she shares her "tragicomic" experiences in a "viscerally stressful" job. Read more
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'Young people need to be given a place in UN decision-making'
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| Mariam Ikassrien (23) is running for the post of youth representative at the UN, advocating for more youth participation and a world without inequality of opportunity. Read more
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| Click on the image above to read the rest of the photo comic.
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Science Park Library: an award-winning study house
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| The University Library at Utrecht Science Park is celebrating its 20th anniversary. This remarkable building is as revered as it is criticised. Former librarian Bas Savenije reminisces. Read more
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| 'The library needs to become even more of a students' building’
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| The University Library is a meeting place for students and a stimulating place to study. Librarian Matthijs van Otegem would like to expand these functions even more and get students involved in the process. Read more
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| Why is the University Library such a coveted study space?
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| Video - The University Library at Utrecht Science Park tends to get pretty crowded, especially during exam weeks. DUB talked to students to understand why it is so popular and why they like studying there. Read more
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The LGBTQIA+ community in a new light
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| In the Netherlands of the 18th century, homosexual acts led to strangulation, death by burning or hanging. A plaque on Dom Square serves as a reminder of this.UU student Annemijn Groeneveld researched this dark chapter of Dutch history. Read more
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| No second chance for students who miss an exam to attend a protest
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| No special arrangements will be made for the students and employees who attend the protests against the cabinet's plans for higher education on October 18 and November 14. Read more
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| Administration Building only accessible to those with badges now
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| To access the building from the second floor upwards, one must have a digital key on their campus card. Only the ground floor and the first floor are still accessible to everyone. Read more
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| Time machines may be able to unravel unsolvable problems after all
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| Marien Raat won the Vliegenthart Thesis Award. He proved that quantum computers can solve seemingly unsolvable mathematical problems using time machines. Read more
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Study association Sirius gives platform to pandemic denier
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| Sirius, one of the study associations of Utrecht Law College, organised a lecture with lawyer Jeroen Pols, who is involved with an organisation that promotes alternative theories about Covid-19. Read more
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| Medicine to raffle off most spots
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| As of 2025-2026, UU's Medicine programme will select first-year students through a lottery and decentralised selection process, with most spots being allocated by lottery. The Medicine programme wants to become more diverse and inclusive. Read more
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| These are the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prizes
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| It has been a quarter of a century since the last time Utrecht-based scientists won a Nobel Prize. This year's winners were announced last week. Most are from the United States. Read more
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Around 1,000 bikes still inside Jaarbeursplein bike shed
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| The bycicle shed had to be closed immediately on Friday, after cracks were found in the concrete. No one is allowed to enter the shed until an investigation is done. Read more
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| New STD clinic opens near Utrecht Central Station
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| Operated by the non-profit organisation ZIZ, the clinic tests people for sexually transmitted diseases. The number of STD infections increased among students last year. Read more
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Students spat on and cursed at on Troelstralaan
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| Students cycling on Troelstralaan were bothered by young people who blocked their way, spat on them or insulted them. The police, special investigation officers and youth workers will patrol the area. Read more
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| Universities already expect a deficit of 250 million this year
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| According to a report by accounting firm EYOn, Dutch universities are already seeing their buffers shrink. They finished last year at a loss of 100 million euros. This year, they will probably lose 250 million. Read more
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No rent allowance for students renting rooms
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| The cabinet will not give rent allowance to students renting rooms. According to Minister of Housing Mona Keijzer, doing that would be too expensive and difficult to implement. Read more
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Batavieren Race cancelled
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| The Batavieren Race will not take place next spring. Not enough students are willing to organise the relay between Nijmegen and Enschede. The 53rd edition of the event, in which around 8,500 students participate each year, was scheduled for May 9 and 10. Read more
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| Times Higher Education Ranking: the Netherlands sinks deeper
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| Eight of the twelve Dutch universities in the ranking published by Times Higher Education have obtained a lower position compared to last year. Once again, UU did not submit any data. Read more
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| Coming up: How can UU provide arrangements for students with special needs if the student population is growing? | Judge sentences protester responsible for graffiti
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