Budget cuts in higher education. Now what?
The coalition agreement includes the largest budget cuts in higher education since the 1980s. What does this mean for the University of Amsterdam (UvA)?
Staff and students participate in alternative protest actions
Hundreds of staff and students took part in the walk-out at the Roeterseiland campus on the afternoon of Thursday, 14 November, in protest against the announced cuts to higher education. The forced cancellation of the national protest and the widespread show of support make the urgency of the message unmistakably clear: these cuts must not go ahead.
Make your voice heard in The Hague!
The government's budget cut proposal still needs to be approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This means that there is still a possibility that certain aspects of the budget cuts may be altered. Therefore, it is important for everyone to make their voice heard in The Hague! How?
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Follow WOinActie for protest actions
Protest are being organised by WOinActie, LSVb and UNL, among others. The UvA wholeheartedly supports these initiatives. -
UNL toolkit and plans
The association of Dutch universities, UNL (Universities of the Netherlands), has been working hard both behind the scenes and publicly with lobbying efforts in The Hague. Here, you will find shareable content (in ...
Universities help the Netherlands move forward
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Healthcare
Cancer is becoming increasingly treatable. Thanks to the hundreds of doctors and researchers trained each year by the UvA and other universities. -
Education
Children in the Netherlands deserve good teachers. The UvA and other universities train excellent educators. -
Housing shortage
There is a shortage of 400,000 homes. Smart solutions are urgently needed and come from researchers trained by the UvA and other universities. -
Innovation
To keep the Netherlands strong and independent, we need innovation. The UvA is at the forefront of quantum mechanics, enabling us to develop new medicines more quickly, as well as many other things. -
Quality of life
Dutch agriculture and food supply are leading the way thanks to innovations from science. These researchers are trained by the UvA and other universities. -
Mental health
Monthslong waiting lists at mental health services (GGZ)? Yes, psychologists are in high demand. They are trained by the UvA and other universities. -
Drinking water
We are increasingly finding microplastics in our drinking water. The UvA and other universities are researching how to keep Dutch water clean.