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| Sexual harassment and abuse is at the centre of several stories by DUB lately. We featured an interview with a student who dared to publish a candid book to broaden the conversation on sex. We also dug deeper into the case of the Social Sciences professor who's been dismissed after several reports of inappropriate behaviour. Last but not least, PPE students stormed in a graduation ceremony to complain about safety within their own programme. For a complete overview of our news and articles, visit dub.uu.nl/en.
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| UU student writes book about sex: ‘I have a more relaxed attitude towards sex now'
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| Milou Munsters, an Art History student at the Master's level, has published a book titled Niet Bepaald Sexy ("Not Exactly Sexy"). Her goal is to tell a different story about sexuality. Read more
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| Professor accused of behaving inappropriately accepts resignation
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| The Social Sciences Professor dismissed in March has accepted his resignation, so the case will not be brought to court. Many of the anonymous reports against him described abuse of a sexual nature. Read more
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| ‘I believe there will always be people fighting for what is right’
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| These past few months have been marked by a heated debate about UU's ties with the fossil fuel industry. DUB spoke with three people who combine their study or work at UU with climate activism. Read more
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PPE students protest in the middle of graduation ceremony
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| They oppose the "structural misogyny, sexism, and transphobia" in their programme. In their view, the board is not doing enough to address complaints. The board promised to step up its efforts. Read more
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Would you get on a bike while drunk, after a night out?
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| Video - About 40 students end up in the hospital each week because they decide to bike home while drunk. A new campaign is encouraging them to take a bus or a cab. What do students think about that? Read more
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New rules concerning damage checks at UCU
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| At the end of the academic year, UCU students must leave their rooms and clear them out for someone else. After the complaints regarding damage claims last year, DUB joined the inspection this time around. Read more
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'Can I still enjoy a party without drugs?'
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| Hard drug use has been on the rise among students since the pandemic. Why is this happening? And how does that differ from the much more tolerated alcohol abuse? That's what the latest episode of DUB's Student Podcast aims to answer. Read more
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| Hazing feels like a trade-off
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| Blog - Sheetal Ramdas recollects that hazing felt humiliating for her. She was shocked that students defend the practice by saying that today's victims will get to do the same to next year's newbies, they just have to wait their turn. Read more
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| Housing providers: ‘Students with roommates are happier’
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| It’s better for students to rent a room and then share the kitchen and bathroom with other students than to live alone in a studio, according to student housing providers. Read more
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| Could things be a bit more ‘tranquilo’, please?
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| Blog - University students in the Netherlands are under a lot of pressure. Student Jente Smit is surprised by the difference between mentalities in the Netherlands and abroad. Read more
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| Campus columnist - In this month's column, Helen discusses knowledge: what it is, how it is acquired, whether these two notions could change, and what would happen if they did. "What counts as knowledge? What can be known, and to whom?" Read more
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Utrecht Science Park to get bigger and more affordable supermarket
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| Yes, you read it right: after several years of asking, students living in the Utrecht Science Park will finally get a bigger and more affordable grocery store. It is set to be inaugurated in three years. Read more
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| Cambridgelaan facade is a fire hazard
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| The high-rise building on Cabridgelaan is undergoing emergency renovation works because an investigation has revealed that the building does not meet fire safety standards. The facade is highly inflammable. Residents do not have to leave the building. Read more
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| UU vs. HU: Where to find the best lunch at the Utrecht Science Park?
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| Video - UU and the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences (HU) coexist, side by side, in the Science Park. We asked students from both institutions which of them offers the best options for lunch. Read more
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| UU buys solar power plant in Bunnik
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| UU is going to build a solar park in Bunnik. By 2025, almost twenty percent of the university's energy needs will be provided by these solar panels. It requires an investment of six to 8.4 million euros but the project will pay itself in four to nine years. Read more
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Brexit
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| Opinion - Assistant Professor Jochen Hung reacts to the recent announcement, made by the Dutch Minister of Education, that the law will soon determine that more classes should be taught in Dutch. He doesn’t see how such policy would help higher education. Read more
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| Use of ChatGPT has not led to a rise in fraud cases
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| The shockwave caused by the launch of ChatGPT last year has not yet led to a surge in fraud cases on the desks of the examination committees, according to an analysis by DUB. Read more
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| ‘Sleepless academics’ could use a little help
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| Opinion - UU should provide a supportive work environment for new parents. In this op-ed, Özge Bilgili and Rianne Dekker, members of the Utrecht Young Academy, explain what the university is lacking and enumerate possible improvements. Read more
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National growth fund distributes four billion euros to social research projects
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| Sustainable steel, labour shortages in the healthcare sector, and ditching lab animals. These are some of the topics tackled by the research projects from UU that will get millions over the next ten years. Read more
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Thirteen experienced UU researchers obtain Vidi grant
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| NWO has awarded Vidi grants of up to 800,000 euros to a total of 97 experienced researchers across the country. Laureates will be able to expand their research group over the next five years. Read more
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'It's strange that fewer and fewer students are aware of the origins and consequences of slavery'
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| DUB joined a walking tour with students affiliated with the African Caribbean Heritage Network to learn more about slavery in the city of Utrecht. Read more
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Parliament wants DUO to be investigated by external party, urgently
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| The vast majority of the Dutch Parliament feels that there is an urgent need for an investigation into DUO and its approach to catch fraudsters misusing the basic student grant. Read more
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CAO: 9 percent pay raise and fewer temporary contracts
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| Unions have reached a new Collective Labour Agreement (Dutch acronym: CAO) with universities. If approved by members, a structural salary increase of 9 percent will take effect on August 1. Read more
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Minister of Education: mental health is the most important thing
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| Robbert Dijkgraaf will not be swayed: he really would like to reduce the number of credits required in the first year (BSA). The House of Representatives wonders whether this is a good idea. Read more
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Dutch universities score higher in the latest QS ranking
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| Nearly all Dutch universities gained ground in the ranking put out by the British research agency QS. For the first time, sustainability appears as one of the indicators. Read more
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Dutch universities are taking world rankings less seriously
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| Down with world rankings, Dutch universities said in a statement. They aim to start using them much less, except for marketing purposes. They will also encourage alternatives. Read more
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| This is the last newsletter ahead of the summer break. DUB will come back on August 14, at the start of the introduction week (UIT). The first newsletter will be sent on August 30. DUB wishes all of you a great summer!
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