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| Much has been discussed about social safety at the university, but many employees tend to think this is a problem that happens elsewhere, not in their team. However, a study confirmed that the problem is pervasive in the Chemistry Department. Another thing that is pervasive is the use of AI tools like ChatGPT. DUB has recently featured two op-eds about the need for a clear policy and agenda regarding generative AI. For a complete overview of our news and articles, visit dub.uu.nl/en.
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| Demanding work culture seems to take its toll on Chemistry
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| Intimidation, verbal aggression, bullying, and gossiping. Many chemists have either gone through these things or witnessed them, according to an inquiry commissioned by the board of the Faculty of Science. Read more
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‘The Netherlands should be proud of its polder model’
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| Born in Africa and shaped at UCU, Bruce Mutsvairo is a professor of Media & Culture at UU after teaching in England, Australia and the US. He argues that the Global South is everywhere. Read more
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'We should talk to students about suicide'
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| Talking about suicide and suicidal thoughts is still taboo in our society. Study advisors can now take a course on how to pick up signals from students who may have suicidal thoughts. An e-module is also being developed for a larger group of employees. Read more
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Climate scientist René van Westen: ‘We didn’t expect such a media storm’
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| In February, René van Westen and his colleagues published a groundbreaking climate study, after which the national and international media bombarded him for three weeks. Read more
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Seven student associations to lose over 10,000 euros
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| Due to a redistribution of board grants, seven student associations will get 10,000 euros less than they are used to. The basic subsidy will diminish as well. This is a sledgehammer blow for small associations. Read more
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Two new student parties in this year's UU Council elections
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| Students will have four parties to choose from in the UU Council elections. Better Living For Students and Free-thinking Student Party aim to represent those who don't feel represented by Vuur and PvdUS. Read more
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| Blog - All of Chiara's friends have had to deal with at least one snarky comment from a teacher or study assistant. She decided to write them an open letter to draw attention to the effect their comments can have on students' self-esteem. Read more
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Time for residents of the Orange TWC building to decide on move
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| The orange building is going to go through the same process as the red one: at least 70 percent of the residents must agree to move out to make way for a major renovation. Read more
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UU student is the new chair of national student association ISO
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| In June, UU student Mylou Miché will become the new chair of the Dutch National Students’ Association (Dutch acronym: ISO). There are two UU students on the board of the National Student Union (LSVb) too. Read more
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Nearly four in ten students use ChatGPT often
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| Most students and teachers use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, but students use it more often than teachers. Almost 40 percent of students who use these tools do so several times a day or a week. Read more
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Fact, fake, and our academic future with AI. We need some action!
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| Opinion - UU needs a vision on AI adoption to protect its academic values and comply with legislation, states Yvette Roman, who is developing the AI policy for the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. Read more
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Setting an agenda for Generative AI in education
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| Opinion - Although we should be critical of commercial AI tools, we must acknowledge that GenAI is here to stay, argue Karin van Es and Dennis Nguyen from Media & Culture. Read more
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Netherlands once again secures many ERC advanced grants in latest funding round
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| The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded 23 advanced grants of up to 2.5 million euros to researchers from Dutch institutions. Three scholarships went to UU and one went to UMCU. Read more
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PhD candidate Stefan Gaillard and alumnus Martijn van der Meer on Forbes 30 Under 30
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| Science Philosopher Stefan Gaillard and Public Health History researcher Martijn van der Meer were featured on the list of promising people under the age of thirty published annually by Forbes Magazine. Read more
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Universities need to take better care of their young researchers
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| Life isn’t easy for starting researchers, says Rathenau Institute in a new report. These professionals deserve better supervision and more understanding in case of illness or pregnancy. Read more
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Ministers want insight into corporate payments to doctors and professors
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| In a few weeks, all professors should disclose their financial ties to the business community and other financiers. There will even be legal requirements in the healthcare sector, writes the cabinet. Read more
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Anton de Kom confronts UU community with hell in Suriname
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| This year, One Book One Campus selected Anton de Kom’s “We Slaves of Suriname.” How are the Meet & Read sessions going now that a harrowing and sensitive topic like slavery is on the programme? Read more
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‘A Central Park for Utrecht Science Park’
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| If you cycle past the Botanical Gardens often, you've probably noticed the work being done there. A park will soon be accessible to all and serve as a link between the centre of the campus and the Faculty of Science. Read more
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Why, how and when to use English in academia?
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| The Utrecht Young Academy organised a debate about a topic that is often discussed by politicians and university administrators, but not sufficiently discussed on the work floor: the use of English in academia. Read more
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Universities: 35 Bachelor’s programmes to get Dutch-taught variant
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| Dutch universities have promised to introduce a Dutch-language track into all 35 major Bachelor’s programmes. Another four programmes will be taught entirely in Dutch. Read more
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Landlords often charge students excessive service fees
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| XIOR Student Housing has been reproached by the rental assessment committee for excessive service charges. It is not uncommon for students renting from other landlords to also pay too much. Read more
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Minister grudgingly accepts quota for English-taught education
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| Things did not go as they should, admits the Minister of Education, Robbert Dijkgraaf. But he no longer opposes VVD's amendment that makes it possible to put a brake on the influx of foreign students. Read more
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USC: Up to one and a half year suspension as punishment for slut list
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| The USC members involved with the "slut list" will be suspended for up to one and a half years. The punishment applies not only to those who compiled the list but also to those who ordered it. Read more
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USC apologises for 'slut list'
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| In a statement, USC offered its "sincere apologies" to all students from Utrecht whose names appeared in a "slut list" posted online. More than ninety student homes managed by the association had to sign a stricter code of conduct. Read more
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| Read much more at www.dub.uu.nl/en. Coming up: Kübra went from diplomat to refugee to Master's student at UU | An interview with the employees who protested at the university's anniversary celebrations
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