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| Learning a new language is like discovering a new world. And how fascinating this world can be! We spoke with international students who are learning Dutch what their favourite words are and the result is a list that will sure get a giggle from the Dutch. In other news, some students say they're frightened or intimidated by pro-Palestinian protests taking place at the university. How to get your point across while making sure this doesn't happen? For a complete overview of our news and articles, visit dub.uu.nl/en.
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'How come butter and ham become a sandwich?’
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| Learning Dutch as an international student isn’t easy. But it can be fun, especially when you stumble upon useful, funny or curious words. We asked internationals to share their favourite words and why. Read more
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| 'Let's not make internationalisation an article of faith’
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| Mark Bovens has been warning us for years about a widening gap between universities and the rest of society. According to him, the latest election results demonstrate how risky this is. Read more
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Students feel intimidated by pro-Palestinian protesters going on at the university
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| Some UU students find the pro-Palestinian protests frightening and intimidating. Two council members at the Faculty of Social Sciences are calling on the board to facilitate conversations about the conflict. Read more
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‘It's important to connect queer employees’
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| “Falling outside of the norm in terms of gender and sexual orientation can be challenging. So, it's nice to be around people who get it," says Jeroen Berg, from Queer at UU, a new network launched on January 23. It is replacing the Rainbow Network. Read more
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‘Sometimes a cow gives birth while I'm at work’
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| Due to a labour shortage, students are now able to pick and choose part-time jobs. But not everyone goes for the highest paid one. DUB talked to three students about why they chose their side jobs. Read more
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Majority of students living in SSH 'Red Flat' agrees to move out
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| More than 70 percent of the students living in the Red Building at Tuindorp West Complex (TWC) voted in favour of its renovation. This means that all 300 residents must move out before October 15. Read more
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The student cost of exam weeks
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| Blog - For many students, exam periods have become stressful and anxiety-ridden experiences, argues our new blogger Iren, who studies at UCU. She argues that this is a structural problem that doesn't only affect her own faculty. Read more
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| Click here to read the rest of the comic strip.
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Should we keep big companies away from the university?
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| DUB Panel - Big companies are exerting too much influence on the university, two UU students wrote in an op-ed published by the newspaper De Volkskrant. What does the DUB Panel think about that? Read more
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| Meet the nominees for the 2024 Teacher Awards
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| Who will be crowned Teacher of the Year in 2024? And who will win the Teacher Talent Award? We will know the answer to these questions in early March when UU holds the Education Festival (Onderwijsfestival). Read more
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Universities offer greater transparency on professors’ ancillary positions
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| The 14 universities of the Netherlands have revamped their online registration of ancillary activities undertaken by their professors. The data is available on the website of their association, UNL. Read more
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How does your background affect your academic chances?
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| Fewer young people with a migrant background go to university than you might expect. For the first time in years, Dutch universities are getting a clearer view of their academic opportunities. Read more
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| Zer00’s Heroes is TivoliVredenburg's party with the best, the worst, and the most memorable hits from the 2000s. From 50Cent to Arctic Monkeys, from Owl City to The Prodigy, from Usher to Miley Cyrus. Two lucky readers will get to attend the event for free and bring a friend along. Click here to participate.
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How many English-taught programmes will Dutch universities cut?
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| The Dutch Parliament gave universities eight weeks to inform the Ministry of Education what their plans are to significantly reduce the number of English-taught programmes. Read more
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Canada limits intake of foreign students
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| Due to a crisis in the housing market and pressure on the healthcare system, fewer foreign students will be allowed into Canada. The measure is going to last two years, the Canadian government announced in January. Read more
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International students who fled Ukraine must leave the Netherlands in five weeks
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| Time is running out for the so-called third-country nationals who fled Ukraine in 2022. They can only continue to study in the Netherlands if they apply for asylum or a student visa before March 4. Read more
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Leiden Ranking fully discloses its method
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| If you don't trust the Leiden Ranking, you can now check the data for yourself. The research centre CWTS, who is behind the ranking, has launched an "open edition" of it. This means you can’t only choose the criteria, but also verify the underlying data. Read more
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Students and local politicians don't want to postpone IBB redevelopment
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| Members of the Municipal Council and student representatives want to know why the municipality of Utrecht and the student housing provider SSH will not be able to tackle IBB in 2025. Read more
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| News website ScienceGuide is facing major financial problems. The website announced that it will be taken offline on February 17 unless 2,500 readers are prepared to take out a subscription for 85 euros a year. Read more
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| Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest news about UU and university life. If you would like to share something with us, please feel free to send us a message. Prefer sending an e-mail? No problem. Write to dubredactie@uu.nl.
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| Read much more at www.dub.uu.nl/en. Coming up: We found them: UU students who voted for PVV
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