March

Dutch professor preaches against the seven deadly sins of biography

The Institute of Biography of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen is the first of its kind in the world. It answers the need for theory formation about biographies and supports biographers. Hans Renders, director of the Institute...
 

Non-EEA students face fee hike

Students from outside the European Economic Area (EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) studying in the Netherlands face a big rise in tuition fees from the 2008-2009 academic year. The move will affect all non-EEA students following...
 

Technical University Delft designs RoboSwift

From 10 to 15 March 2008, the RoboSwift, a micro aerial vehicle (MAV) modelled on the common swift, will be taking part in MAV08, a competition for innovative micro aircraft in Agra, India. Students from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)...
 

Maastricht University launches two new master’s programmes in law

From the 2008-2009 academic year, the law faculty at Maastricht University will offer two unique master’s programmes. Both are distinctive, but for different reasons.
 

Dutch Research Universities Seek Partnership with Indian Counterparts

From 8 to 15 March 2008, a representation of the research universities in the Netherlands are visiting India to strengthen scientific cooperation in education and research.
 

The Netherlands offers most English programmes

Programmes taught in English in non-English-speaking European countries are on the rise. The Netherlands are the uncontested leader in this form of education, followed by Finland. These are some of the key findings of a new study by the Academic...
 

UN simulation attracts hundreds of students to Maastricht

In April over 400 students from all over the world will be participating in the European Model United Nations (EuroMUN) in Maastricht.
 

Amsterdam student helps his university to save water – lots of it

In collaboration with the Office for Occupational Health & Environment, arts student Younes Bouadi has made sure that the University of Amsterdam will save at least nine million litres of water and €12,000 over the next three years.