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ViewDutch research funder consults on healthcare improvements

Healthcare for specific patient groups would benefit from more research and interdisciplinary cooperation, session finds

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 13-19 May

This week: board changes at Rathenau, social science funding and a new Hubrecht Institute leader

ViewLow-credit progress proposed to increase student wellbeing

Ministerial letter suggests reduction of study credits required for progress to tackle university drop-out rates

ViewInspectorate urges revamp of Dutch Education Act

Document covering university activities is outdated, and failing on digital skills and internationalisation, report finds

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 6-12 May

This week: early-career meet-ups, an infrastructure bonanza and a new director at the Lorentz Centre

ViewUniversities call for better recognition of lifelong learning

Government support is needed to boost number of Dutch professionals obtaining additional qualifications, report says

ViewEindhoven announces 10-year semiconductor partnership

Deal with industry partner ASML will create joint research programme and 40 PhD positions

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 29 April to 5 May

This week: KNAW members, a climate and cultural heritage call and a chemistry chair

ViewUniversities and colleges growing more alike

Dutch report shows both kinds of institutions offer similar courses and research opportunities

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 22-28 April

This week: an ICT prize, a bestiary of AI models and research into chronic fatigue

ViewLetter hints at Dutch-language priority for academia

Science minister promises policy that will “promote proficiency” among students to counter international influx

ViewDutch public R&D spending up by 18% in 2023, report says

National Growth Fund expansion and research ministry spending lead to estimated €1.4 billion increase

ViewUniversities urge cabinet to increase budget for staff salaries

Teacher shortage and high inflation rates trigger appeal from Dutch institutions

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 7-21 April

This week: knowledge security, updated key technologies and a prize for socially engaged medicine

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 1-6 April

This week: a principal scientist appointment, an energy funding boost and two ERC grants

ViewRoadmap outlines steps to improve research careers

Dutch institutions commit to changing hiring and evaluation processes

ViewGoverning body for open science established

Open Science NL will distribute funding and support to Dutch institutions

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 25-31 March

This week: labour negotiations, renewable technology problems and a university’s need for more diversity

ViewYoung Academy seeks PhD-awarding rights for more staff

Initiative aims to reduce inequality between full, associate and assistant professors

ViewPilot projects launched to reorganise Dutch academic year

Government-funded programme aims to free up research time and relieve student stress

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 18-24 March

This week: recruitment delays at a humanities institute and research into equality and loneliness

ViewClearer rules needed on teaching in English, Dutch minister says

Dijkgraaf accepts that revisions to legislation are needed in response to concerns raised in parliament

ViewNato Innovation Fund to be based in the Netherlands

Around €1 billion will be spent on university spinouts and defence technology over 15 years

ViewInternational student numbers continue to grow

Dutch numbers show small decline among new home students amid concerns over international student influx

ViewNetherlands weak on open science, study finds

US researchers conclude that Dutch rules and support system lag behind leading European countries

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 11-17 March

This week: a Groningen technical collaboration, more Faces of Science and funding for safe design

ViewProtests at Groningen as court rules on employment dispute

Staff attack decision to let go academic who criticised university over gender equality and promotion

ViewUniversities urge EU to speed up Horizon association deals

Dutch group says collaboration and consortia are suffering from stalemate on UK and Switzerland

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 4-10 March

This week: artificial intelligence funding, science advice with France and a decade-long partnership grant

ViewImpacts of science are poorly evaluated, academy says

Dutch public agencies urged to change how they measure science spending and impact