Amsterdam ‘experiment’ with language caps ‘legally risky’
A groaning university wants ministerial permission to impose separate English- and Dutch-language course caps
A groaning university wants ministerial permission to impose separate English- and Dutch-language course caps
First-years in Utrecht targeted by ‘bangalijst’ have been pursuing legal action against members of student group responsible for document
Evolutionary biologist on the importance of fungal networks and why science is creative
Experts back ‘cautious approach’ for universities but stress importance of continuing collaboration
Co-director of research project says deal includes measures to ‘safeguard’ against risks and Dutch authorities were consulted
Dutch student complained that anti-cheating software did not work due to her skin colour, but university said problems were universal
So far few oppose the inclusion of climate change sociology and economics in university-wide undergraduate courses, but support is thinner for their integration into other curricula
Scientists involved in road-blocking and invading private jet terminals say they’ve lost out on promotions and been reported by students but others cite their protests in grant applications as forms...
Challenge of balancing huge international expansion with sustainability leaves academic-turned-politician urging careful thinking
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Board members of bankrupt Islamic institution accused of laundering more than €1 million and firearms offences
Plea comes as European Parliament pledges new focus on academic freedom
Return of grants after almost a decade of loans could create an enrolment surge in an already straining system
Online has its advantages but it doesn’t match the complex social experience of face-to-face meetings, say four historians of science
Close reading of ERC Starting Grant proposals finds secrets to success and raises concerns about smoke and mirrors from narrative CVs