The Dutch cabinet is sweeping through higher education with a historic cut of over one billion euros. Universities and students are furious. The cuts affect young scholars, international students and long-term students, among others. UNL president Van den Berg warns...
The Netherlands invests 2.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in research and development (R&D), which is 22 billion euros annually. This puts our country far behind countries such as Germany (3.1%), Belgium (3.5%) and South Korea (4.9%). The main cause is limited...
Applying for and owning patents is often seen as a sign of success for technology companies. After all, a good patent can prevent competitors from copying your invention, giving you an edge in the marketplace. But are patents always a blessing, or can they also...
This story was written and originally published by the TU/e. The family of EngD researcher Sander van den Borne know all too well about how a mental disorder can affect a family member. Sander’s sister Robin was diagnosed at an early age and lost her battle with...
Each week, in our Sunday newsletter, we look back on the past seven days. Regarding content, we always do so at the initiative of our cartoonist, Albert Jan Rasker. He chooses a subject, draws a picture, and we take it from there. Those who can control heat can...
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