Amsterdam students hand out free sandwiches in protest against lunchroom prices

2 weeks, 4 days ago

University of Amsterdam employees to go on strike for improved demonstration rights

NL Times

Employees of the University of Amsterdam are probably going on strike from next Monday to Thursday due to their displeasure with the way the university is handling the right to demonstrate. Members of the union FNV had set an ultimatum for an extension of those rights until Friday afternoon, but the university did not respond to the FNV's demand in …

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4 weeks ago

Mayor annoyed by Amsterdam University's communication during pro-Palestine barricades

NL Times

Mayor Femke Halsema was annoyed and sometimes fully angry about how the University of Amsterdam communicated with the authorities during occupations and barricades by pro-Palestinian demonstrators in May. I think it is wise to continue to adhere to the principle that is responsible first,” Halsema wrote to Pauw in the Signal group consisting of the Amsterdam authorities. Therefore no grounds …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Protesters arrested for defying demonstration ban in Amsterdam

Dutch News

Around 50 people have been arrested after taking part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amsterdam, defying a ban on protests in the city centre in the wake of last week’s attacks on supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv. Police used batons and riot shields to push back a crowd of more than 300 demonstrators that gathered in Dam …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Amsterdam university cancels classes after violence erupted at a pro-Palestinian rally

Associated Press

THE HAGUE — The University of Amsterdam canceled classes Tuesday and shut buildings for two days after the latest pro-Palestinian demonstrations over the war in Gaza turned destructive. “They called in the police after people wouldn’t remove their face coverings but the police came in balaclavas,” political science professor Enzo Rossio told The Associated Press, describing Monday’s events. According to …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Amsterdam University shuts for two days after more protests

Dutch News

The University of Amsterdam will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday in an effort to head off further trouble after riot police were again called in to clear protesters on Monday. The university authorities said in a statement on Monday evening that they could not “take responsibility for the safety of everyone on campus”. The UvA authorities said they were …

7 months, 1 week ago

University of Amsterdam no longer negotiating with protesters

NL Times

The University of Amsterdam will no longer enter into discussions with activists after new disturbances at the university yesterday, Geert ten Dam, chairman of the UvA executive board, told NOS. “We will continue the discussions, but we will do so with our own people and within our normal, regular consultation structure,” Ten Dam told the broadcaster. The board wasn’t present, …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Pro-Palestine protests erupt at multiple Dutch universities

Dutch News

Several hundred demonstrators took over the main University of Amsterdam building on the Roeterseiland campus on Monday afternoon, as the pro-Palestine protests continued. We gaan beginnen pic.twitter.com/txeM6keayj — Eelco Hiltermann May 13, 2024 Some tents have been set up in the main entrance hall and groups of students, some masked, chanted and banged on drums. Protests have been ongoing at …

University Utrecht En Groningen

7 months, 1 week ago

Pro-Palestine protests erupt at multiple Dutch universities

Dutch News

Several hundred demonstrators took over the main University of Amsterdam building on the Roeterseiland campus on Monday afternoon, as the pro-Palestine protests continued. We gaan beginnen pic.twitter.com/txeM6keayj — Eelco Hiltermann May 13, 2024 Some tents have been set up in the main entrance hall and groups of students, some masked, chanted and banged on drums. Protests have been ongoing at …

University Utrecht En Groningen

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Emergency debate in Amsterdam about Gaza-support protests, police response atuniversity

NL Times

On Friday, the Amsterdam city council will discuss the pro-Palestinian protests in the capital this week and the actions of the police. The riot police also intervened in the other protests earlier this week and there are at least two videos showing riot police officers striking demonstrators, including with batons. That is no longer a demonstration and then the police …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

As pro-Palestinian encampments spread to European campuses, UK government seeks to head off unrest

Associated Press

CAMBRIDGE, England — About three dozen pro-Palestinian protesters crawled out of their tents Thursday morning at Cambridge University, grabbed coffee and tea and sat in a circle for the daily briefing. In case of trouble, one group member hovered along the adjacent King’s Parade wearing a neon yellow vest marked “Police Liaison.” But after the third night of the encampment, …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Manhattan's New School faculty members erect solidarity camp in US' first staff-led anti-Israel protest

Hindustan Times

Faculty members of New School erected a solidarity encampment at the Manhattan campus on Wednesday, May 8, making it the US' first staff-led anti-Israel protest. A representative who is organising the new encampment said in a statement recently released by New School’s Students for Justice in Palestine said, according to New York Post, “The movement started by our brave students …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Police break up another protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam

Associated Press

AMSTERDAM — In sometimes violent confrontations, police broke up a protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam Wednesday in a second straight day of unrest over the war in Gaza. After police ended a blockade on university grounds, hundreds of demonstrators moved to a nearby square to continue protesting late into the evening, demanding an end to the …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Police break up pro-Palestine protests at Berlin, Amsterdam campuses

Al Jazeera

Police dismantle encampment at Berlin’s Free University and more than 100 activists arrested at University of Amsterdam. Police have broken up a protest by several hundred pro-Palestinian activists who occupied a courtyard at Berlin’s Free University, the latest such action by authorities as protests that have roiled campuses in the United States spread across Europe. Most had covered their faces …

Amsterdam War Students Protests University Campus Protest

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Belgian and Dutch students protest against Israel’s war on Gaza

Al Jazeera

Students in Belgium and the Netherlands have joined the wave of protests around the world against Israel’s war on Gaza. Footage shared on social media shows students surrounded by tents chanting “Hey hey, ho ho, the occupation has to go” in one university building. Several UGent employees and professors have signed an open letter supporting the protest and condemning the …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

University of Chicago protestors at pro-Palestine encampment rattle off list of demands on their Instagram - including HIV tests and Plan B

Daily Mail

Students protestors at the University of Chicago have posted a list of supplies they need to continue their pro-Palestine encampments. The list of supplies, ranging from first aid supplies to HIV tests and Plan B, were posted to an Instagram story by the organizers of the University of Chicago pro-Palestine movements on Thursday. Students protestors at the University of Chicago …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments

LA Times

Pro-Palestinian supporters rally outside a building at New York University last month. In a statement, Chancellor Francine Conway noted protesters’ request for divestment from companies doing business with Israel and for Rutgers to cut ties with Tel Aviv University. She said the request is under review, but “such decisions fall outside of our administrative scope.” Protesters at Brown University in …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

For weeks students have protested the war in Gaza — now things are escalating : Consider This from NPR

NPR

For weeks students have protested the war in Gaza — now things are escalating Enlarge this image toggle caption CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images You're reading the Consider This newsletter, which unpacks one major news story each day. Kayyem says a few factors play into what we're seeing now: Excessive use of force by some …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Tensions running high at East Coast campuses over protests around Israel-Hamas war

Associated Press

BOSTON — Administrators of MIT suspended a number of students Thursday from the prestigious technology school after Israel-Hamas war protesters took over a prominent building for much of the day and then some refused to leave by a set deadline. But after hearing concerns including visa issues, Kornbluth said they would be “suspended from non-academic campus activities.” It was unclear …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Netherlands launches free meal at school program for struggling families

NL Times

From today, primary and secondary schools in the Netherlands can sign up for free school meals for their students who need them. The government made 100 million euros available for this program, organized by the Youth Education Fund and the Red Cross. “That is why we will be helping students with a good meal at school on a larger scale …

Netherlands School Meal Free Meal

1 year, 11 months ago

Climate activists occupy University of Amsterdam building over ties to Shell

NL Times

Dozens of climate activists occupied a building owned by the University of Amsterdam on Monday afternoon. Demonstrators were standing in front of the former Academische Club, but activists also broke into the UvA building, according to a university spokesperson. Occupy!” and “Shell violates human rights but is welcome at the UvA.” Participants include several groups, including University Rebellion UvA, End …

Building Shell Uva Activists Occupy University

2 years, 5 months ago

University of Amsterdam urging international students without housing not to come to NL

NL Times

Amsterdam is facing a severe housing shortage for students to the extent that the University of Amsterdam is urging international students not to come to the Dutch capital if they haven’t found housing. A spokesperson for the university told NL Times that an email was sent to international students on its housing waiting list telling them that they should reconsider …

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2 years, 6 months ago

More fast food outlets set up next to schools, despite obesity rise

Dutch News

More and more fast food outlets are opening up close to Dutch schools, despite government efforts to encourage healthy eating, according to research by current affairs tv programme Pointer. VU University food scientist Jaap Seidell told Pointer that the ‘distraction’ provided by fast food outlets is only making the problem worse. Junior health minister Maarten van Ooijen described the findings …

Food Fast Food Pointer Despite Obesity Fast Food Outlets

2 years, 6 months ago

Hundreds of students protest in Amsterdam for a wider basic grant

NL Times

Hundreds of students gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam on Saturday to protest for a wider basic grant. Aanwezig bij het STUFI protest @VoltNederland zet zich in voor eerlijke compensatie, toegankelijk studeren en beter onderwijs. Zoals @DassenLaurens net zei het is een schandaal dat studenten continu opgezadeld worden met meer oneerlijke kosten #nietmijnschuld #eerlijkecompensatie pic.twitter.com/U7yaBvfaIH — Itay Garmy June 11, …

Students Student Protest Dam Dam Square Basic Grant

2 years, 6 months ago

Univ. Amsterdam lecturers win contract concessions, call off grading strike

NL Times

The University of Amsterdam and protesting lecturers have reached an agreement on a new lecturer policy that improves their working conditions. Because grades impact the university's money flows, they hoped to send a strong message without affecting students too much. The agreement with the university includes no more annual contracts for junior lecturers from next year, but an appointment of …

Lecturers Win Contract Univ Amsterdam

2 years, 10 months ago

Students protest in Amsterdam for more loan compensation

NL Times

Students from across the country held a demonstration Saturday in Amsterdam’s Museumplein to receive higher compensation for the education loan system, which the government is currently phasing out. The Dutch Student Union and FNV Young & United calculate that the one billion euro total amounts to an additional 1,000 to 2,000 euros per person. The unions' goal in protesting is …

Loan Cabinet Grant Student Unions Students Receive

3 years, 3 months ago

Student protestors refuse to leave Groningen university building due to housing crisis

NL Times

A group of students occupied the Academy Building of the University of Groningen on Thursday, following a demonstration on city streets about the lack of available student housing. A spokesperson for the Groningen action group Shelter Our Students says that there are about 75 to 100 students in the building. Groningen alderman Roeland van der Schaaf and Hans Biemans from …

Housing Students Student Sos Groningen Rug University Building

3 years, 3 months ago

Protest march against student housing shortage in Groningen

NL Times

The Groningen student activist group Shelter Our Students is holding a "march for the homeless" on Thursday to draw attention to the housing crisis, especially among international students. The organization asked march participants to bring sleeping bags as a symbol for the protest. "Because even though these students have a roof over their heads, they're still sleeping in a sleeping …

Students Student Groningen Housing Shortage

3 years, 5 months ago

Dehradun School's ‘Halal Meat' Ad Inviting Bids for Mess Rattles Right-wingers

News 18

Right wing outfit Bajrang Dal on Tuesday protested inside the campus of a prominent residential school, Welham Boys, after the latter floated an Although the school is closed owing to the ongoing Covid pandemic, management is gearing up for reopening once the government gives its’ nod. Opposing the move, several workers of Bajrang Dal barged inside the Welham Boys School …

School Management Meat Bajrang Dal Mess Halal Welham Boys

3 years, 7 months ago

Univ. Amsterdam students have not given up hope for exchange programs

NL Times

Students at the University of Amsterdam are still rallying to allow their exchange programs to continue. The exchange would allow over a thousand students the opportunity to simultaneously continue their education path, travel the world and discover new cultures. There are many students who took three or four jobs to go on exchange because they heard a vaccine is coming …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Students protest in Amsterdam against online lectures

NL Times

Students are protesting on Museumplein in Amsterdam on Friday afternoon demanding more access to in-person education. The student organizations are concerned about the quality of education because of all the online lectures since the start of the coroanvirus crisis. Education Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven said on Friday that she understands the students are frustrated, adding that her ministry is looking …

Students Student Physical Education Online Lectures

4 years, 2 months ago

Students take protest against online education to the Museumplein on Friday

Dutch News

Students are staging a protest at the Museumplein in Amsterdam on Friday against online studying and the lack of government initiative to use empty buildings as lecture theatres instead. According to Lyle Muns, chairman of the national student union LSVb, the education ministry, although positive to begin with, has not taken up the students’ suggestion that use external sites, such …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Students to protest against expensive housing in five cities next week

NL Times

Student unions LSVb and FNV Young & United will be protesting against the "ridiculously high rents for student rooms" in five student cities next week. The unions demand that the student loan system be abolished and the basic study grant reinstituted, so that this generation of students at least have a chance to finish their studies without compiling a mountain …

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Amsterdam students hand out free sandwiches in protest against lunchroom prices

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