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| All eyes are turned to Ukraine: students, staff and academics are watching the invasion with bated breath. Should Dutch academia sever all its ties with Russia? Germany has already done it, but here it is still an ongoing debate. In comparison to war, all other news may sound frivolous, but this week DUB has also been pondering the effect journalistic articles about overachieving students can have on the regular student's mental health. That is why we decided to celebrate the average student as well, with a questionnaire to find the most average student at UU. For a complete overview of our news and articles, visit dub.uu.nl/en.
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| Ten questions about what the war in Ukraine means for Utrecht University
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| UU was dismayed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The university expressed its support for students and employees who have a connection to the countries involved. Meanwhile, various initiatives are being set up to help. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about what a war in Europe means for UU. Read more
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| Are you UU's most average student?
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| DUB is looking for UU's most average student, as a counterpoint to all the articles about overachieving students published by the media – ourselves included. Will you answer our questionnaire? The most average respondent will not only "win" the title, but also a nice prize from us. Read more
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| War in Ukraine shocks higher education
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| Dutch higher education reacted with horror to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24. They all condemned the invasion in their initial tweets and statements. “What is happening there is horrendous”, said Dutch universities in a joint statement. Read more
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| Over 30,000 students victim of sexual harassment or inappropriate behaviour
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| About 33,000 students have been victims of inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment at some point during their studies, estimates the Education Inspectorate. But this rarely leads to an official complaint. Read more
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| Crowdfunding your way to an enriching experience abroad
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| Imagine you got an amazing offer to study or do an internship abroad, but you don’t have enough money. Would you let that deter you? Wiktoria, Giuliana and Ralien didn’t. They decided to carry out a crowdfunding campaign instead. Read more
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| 'Look at these exceptional students! So, what are YOU doing?'
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| Opinion - Researcher Daniil Scheifes wonders why DUB annually "puts promising students on a pedestal". He argues that, for many, it’s not exactly stimulating to see stories of exceptional achievements. Do you agree? Read more
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| Study problems? Online coaching now available
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| Students who struggle to stay motivated or have a tendency to procrastinate can turn to UU's Online Coaching Center (OCC), where student coaches provide them with support and advice. The interest in this type of service is high, which means the demand for student coaches is growing. Read more
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| Just start writing: how I got my Bachelor's thesis done
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| Blog - Does the thought of writing your Bachelor's thesis freak you out so much that all you can do is procrastinate? Our blogger Eirini knows exactly how you feel. But she did manage to finish her work and tells you how. Read more
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| Blog - What do you see when you look out your window? Politics, Philosophy and Economics student Berta has recently moved to a new apartment. The view from her room prompted her to celebrate the arts of contemplation and people-watching. Read more
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| Should Dutch academia boycott Russian institutions?
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| Many universities and institutions are following the lead of the German scientific community by boycotting Russia. But is it wise to do that? The Dutch scientific community is still thinking it over. Read more
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| 'Your help is a matter of life and death: let's cut ties with Russia'
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| Opinion - Nyna Visser, Bachelor's student in International Relations, met two Ukrainian women at a recent conference. She reached out to them on the first day of the attacks. "I only think about surviving", said one of them. Read more
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| Students organise fundraiser to help Ukraine
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| Would you like to help Ukrainians affected by the war? Then you can donate items like medicines, toiletries and diapers at the Kruyt building, on Padualaan avenue. The initiative was set up by UtrechtInc Students, who would like to engage other UUers to give Ukrainians a helping hand. Read more
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| German scientific community puts collaboration with Russia on hold
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| German scientific organisations have decided to demonstrate their solidarity with Ukrainian partners and interrupt their collaboration with institutions and companies owned or backed by the Russian state, with immediate effect. Read more
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| Dutch students eligible for conscription worry about being recruited
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| Young Dutch students are worried they might be recruited to serve in Ukraine all of a sudden, but that is not likely as compulsory attendance would have to be reinstated in the Netherlands – and that process may take years. Read more
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| ‘Let's give refugee researchers more security', proposes new chair of The Young Academy
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| If Ukrainian researchers seek refuge here, we should offer them a generous welcome, says Professor Marie-José van Tol, who will shortly become the new chair of The Young Academy. "Offer them a long-term contract". Read more
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| Block 1 busiest time ever for teachers; students were better off
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| The first educational block of this academic year was not easy for UU teachers, a study reveals. In this period, they experienced the highest work pressure since the beginning of the pandemic. Students had the opposite. Read more
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| DUB panel: are UU lecturers struggling with online education?
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| Last year, students from the Faculty of Science told researchers that their teachers could use a lesson in "online lecturing". Reason enough for DUB to ask its panel: are lecturers still clueless once the camera is on? Read more
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| University funds band together in joint crowdfunding for research
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| Through radio commercials, advertisements in national newspapers and the voice of a Dutch celebrity, fourteen university funds are joining forces for the very first time to attract donations for scientific research. Read more
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| Vici grants delayed because of Covid-19
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| Covid-19 has disrupted the time schedules of the Dutch Research Council (NWO). Because of drop-out and illness, only twelve Vici grants were awarded this week, of which two went to UU researchers. The rest will have to be awarded later, announced the organisation. Read more
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| Police looking for witnesses to accident on Yalelaan avenue
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| The Utrecht police are looking for witnesses to a collision between a car and a bike, which took place on Tuesday, February 23, at the Utrecht Science Park. A 57-year old woman was seriously injured in the accident. Read more
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| Old Hortus soil contaminated with lead
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| The soil in the Old Hortus of the University Museum Utrecht (UMU) is seriously contaminated with lead. But, according to the museum, the health risks for visitors and employees are minimal, as are the environmental risks. But the museum is taking a number of safety measures. Read more
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| PFAS contaminated soil to be cleaned up at previous ER extinguishing site
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| After an investigation by the municipality, a piece of land on Münsterlaan avenue appears to be contaminated with PFAS. In the past, emergency response officers held fire-fighting drills in that area. UU is going to clean up the ground before the summer. Read more
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| Students going to get outdoor common room and beach tent in the USP
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| This spring, students in the Utrecht Science Park will be able to relax on bean bags in the Botanical Gardens. Right before the summer, UU is also going to set up a beach tent beside the Koningsberger building. Read more
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| Happietaria reopens after two years: having lunch for charity
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| Eating out is nice, but what if you could help others in the process? Run by students, charity restaurant Happietaria is reopening on Saffierlaan avenue after a two-year hiatus. They are currently collecting money to combat youth unemployment in Haiti. Read more
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| AOb calls for third year of sick leave for education staff with long Covid
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| Education staff with long Covid must not be dismissed after two years of sick leave, states the General Union of Education (Dutch acronym: AOb). Instead, the union calls for institutions to "grant them an extra year to reintegrate”. Read more
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| Students from the Caribbean may get a social security number faster
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| The Dutch government is looking to remove some of the obstacles faced by students from the Caribbean part of the kingdom. Soon they will be provided with a social security number more quickly. 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: Students and staff members from Ukraine and Russia share their perspectives on the war; Teacher opposes the proposal to offer more evening classes to deal with the shortage of lecture halls.
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