ViewCloser ties planned between the Netherlands and Dutch Caribbean
Closer ties planned between the Netherlands and Dutch Caribbean
Cooperation agreement will see 18 institutions within the Kingdom of the Netherlands collaborating more closely
ViewCouncil of State largely positive on law to curb foreign students
Council of State largely positive on law to curb foreign students
Advisory body approves of Dutch legislation designed to control intake of students from abroad
ViewNetherlands news roundup: 13-19 April
Netherlands news roundup: 13-19 April
This week: AI grants, open research information and studying the history of commodities
ViewYoung researchers say they lack clarity in what is expected of them
Young researchers say they lack clarity in what is expected of them
Focus group interviews of young Dutch scientists reveal feelings of insecurity in their work environment
ViewDutch university criticised for repressing own magazine’s article
Dutch university criticised for repressing own magazine’s article
Story about departmental management was removed following pressure from Delft University of Technology
ViewBioscience funder blocks use of AI in grant assessments
Bioscience funder blocks use of AI in grant assessments
ZonMw worries over confidentiality risks posed by artificial intelligence in its funding processes
ViewNetherlands news roundup: 5-12 April
Netherlands news roundup: 5-12 April
This week: self-sufficiency plans, online misinformation and an apology over student behaviour
ViewBigger research grants to help companies cut their emissions
Bigger research grants to help companies cut their emissions
Dutch agency offers more and longer-term funding for research on green technologies
ViewNetherlands news roundup: 23-28 March
Netherlands news roundup: 23-28 March
This week: pessimism over EU economic prospects, diversity in research, NWO backs applied science projects
ViewBrain atlas heads list of Dutch research funding awards
Brain atlas heads list of Dutch research funding awards
Investigation into psychiatric disorders is one of seven projects funded through ‘Gravitation programme’
ViewAlien life ‘studied more than female biology’, researcher claims
Alien life ‘studied more than female biology’, researcher claims
University of Leiden neuroscientists say women are overlooked as research participants
ViewNetherlands news roundup: 16-22 March
Netherlands news roundup: 16-22 March
This week: Dutch Caribbean Research Week, new Meertens Institute director and ranking innovation
ViewThink tank to engage with science sceptics
Think tank to engage with science sceptics
Rathenau Institute to explore role of social media in spreading negative views of science
ViewDutch minister calls for action to protect global scientists
Dutch minister calls for action to protect global scientists
New report shows more is needed to keep scientists free from intimidation, says Robbert Dijkgraaf
ViewNetherlands news roundup: 9-15 March
Netherlands news roundup: 9-15 March
This week: new academy members, funds for women’s health and UN summit on gender equality
ViewEffective AI policy could boost productivity, report says
Effective AI policy could boost productivity, report says
Dutch innovation agency calls for more research into how employers use data and algorithms
ViewConcerns raised over next Dutch cabinet’s spending plans
Concerns raised over next Dutch cabinet’s spending plans
National Growth Fund could be cut, leaving a hole in research budgets
ViewNetherlands news roundup: 2-8 March
Netherlands news roundup: 2-8 March
This week: Vici grants, funds for high-tech equipment and feedback on new data laws
ViewDutch advisory council ‘should be more ambitious’
Dutch advisory council ‘should be more ambitious’
Minister accepts finding that science and technology advice could be better linked to societal challenges
ViewInvestment plan has boosted digital infrastructure, review finds
Investment plan has boosted digital infrastructure, review finds
Plan created by Dutch Research Council receives positive evaluation for initial 2019-22 period
ViewNetherlands news roundup: 24 February to 1 March
Netherlands news roundup: 24 February to 1 March
This week: money for childhood mental health, open technology and VSL takeover
ViewUNL leader appointed after six-month vacancy
UNL leader appointed after six-month vacancy
Association of Dutch Universities announces new president after position was unfilled for months
ViewNew technology could enable vision prosthesis
New technology could enable vision prosthesis
Dutch researchers hope their artificial vision simulator will lead to vision prosthesis for blind people
ViewNetherlands news roundup: 17-23 February
Netherlands news roundup: 17-23 February
This week: new artists enrolled at KNAW, improving healthcare data, and limiting English-language university places
ViewDutch minister pushes for more equal university admissions
Dutch minister pushes for more equal university admissions
Students with the same grades should have level chance of going to university, says Dijkgraaf
ViewDutch and Ukrainian researchers unite and collaborate
Dutch and Ukrainian researchers unite and collaborate
Six joint projects between scientists from the Netherlands and Ukraine receive funding
ViewNetherlands news roundup: 10-16 February
Netherlands news roundup: 10-16 February
This week: Auction for 5G network rights, green economy grants, advisory body closes down
ViewUniversities plan to curb influx of foreign students
Universities plan to curb influx of foreign students
UNL association of Dutch universities aims to show it can deal with internationalisation pressures
ViewDutch research alliance demands support for National Growth Fund
Dutch research alliance demands support for National Growth Fund
Knowledge Coalition chairman Marcel Levi says state backing needed to grow public-private partnerships
ViewNetherlands news roundup: 3-9 February
Netherlands news roundup: 3-9 February
This week: understanding mosquito-spread viruses, early detection of osteoarthritis, Dutch space camera