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Living in Bunnik or Nieuwegein is a reality for many UU students already. Although some of them are annoyed by the commute, this might be the only option if we are to solve this housing crisis, argues Ardin Mourik. Shocked at the rising number of suicides among young adults, DUB wondered how roommates hold up after that and how grieving can affect one's studies. For a complete overview of our news and articles, visit dub.uu.nl/en.
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Rooms in Bunnik or Nieuwegein can alleviate housing pressure in Utrecht
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Ardin Mourik is the national student housing director. DUB spoke with him about the housing crisis. His solution: looking beyond Utrecht. "To a Chinese student, Bunnik is just another part of the city." Read more
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When your roommate commits suicide
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How to go on when your roommate suddenly takes his own life? Sam, Stijn and Bas unfortunately had to go through that. Their roommate Ties killed himself in 2022. The number of suicides among young adults has risen by 31.7 percent in ten years. Read more
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‘Sports have become part of UU’s DNA’
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UU is a popular university among top athletes. With their jam-packed schedules, these students need a little more guidance. That's exactly what Anne Hamburger did for twenty years. After advising over 1,000 athletes, she's now quitting the role. Read more
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Are you not afraid to express your opinions? Do you care about the university, your studies and student life in Utrecht? Then you should definitely consider joining the DUB panel, a group of students and employees frequently asked to comment on what's going on at UU. Learn more.
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‘I’m lucky that my parents contribute’
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In the second article of our series Cash-strapped, we talk to Leonie, a UCU student who can afford beautiful clothes and charcuterie boards. She considers herself lucky to not have to worry about money like many other students do. Read more
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Campus columnist - Pride is a little over one month away. Helen is tired of seeing LGBTQ+ people being treated as a mere "niche market, a category that can be sold and sold to." It's time to stress the political nature of the event, she argues. Read more
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Veritas members behind misogynistic messages to attend training
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The Veritas members who exchanged misogynistic messages will have to attend an awareness training. This follows advice from UU's Executive Board and the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. Read more
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Dutch Student Union: student housing is disappearing
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The availability of student housing is declining rapidly, according to the Dutch Student Union (LSVb). What's more, the situation could get even worse, now that the government is set to tackle the rental market. Read more
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Walk-in hours at the Science Park brings social work closer to students
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Stressed out? Having trouble making ends meet? You can get help with these and other issues with the East Community Team. They're hosting walk-in hours at the Science Park twice a week. Read more
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Trees to be planted on behalf of graduates in the Botanic Gardens
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UU graduates are getting a new gift: a tree in the Botanical Gardens. Not one for each student, but rather a single tree for all students graduating in a particular year. A tree fund has been set up as well. Read more
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UU Professor Geert Buelens wins prestigious Belgian literary award
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Buelens, a Professor in Modern Literature at UU, won Boon 2023, the biggest literature award in Belgium, in the category of best fiction or non-fiction book in Dutch. This includes a cash prize of 50,000 euros. Read more
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Dijkgraaf allocates 200 million euros to universities
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Dutch universities are to receive an annual 200 million euros to foster mutual collaboration and more permanent posts. One of their plans is to set up national Bachelor’s programmes for French and German. Read more
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Minister of Education 'concerned' about low turnout in council elections
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Please go vote in the elections for faculty and university councils, pleaded the Dutch Minister of Education, Robbert Dijkgraaf, along with students, councils and executive board members. Read more
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Universities soon to be targeted by climate activists again
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Action group End Fossil is planning to occupy universities worldwide in May. They maintain their demand that universities should be transparent about their ties to the fossil fuel industry, and sever them. Read more
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Read much more at www.dub.uu.nl/en. Coming up: Why decision-making at the Utrecht University School of Governance needs to be more transparent; DUB visits the Iftar dinner organised by the second edition of the This is UU week.
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