Students demonstrate on the uu77 campus
Students demonstrate on the uu77 campus

Demonstrations

Recently, several protests have taken place at our university and other universities. We understand and share the concerns and emotions raised by the situation in Israel and the Palestinian territories. On this page you will find the latest news and information on how we as a university are dealing with this situation.

News

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A dialogue about the recommendation of the International Partnerships Advisory Committee

At the request of the Executive Board, the International Partnerships Advisory Committee has submitted a preliminary recommendation. You can read more about this recommendation here.

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Preliminary recommendation of Partnerships Committee expected on 1 April

Under what circumstances should the University discontinue, not enter into, or make adjustments to an international partnership? On 1 April, the Partnerships Committee will submit its preliminary recommendation on this matter to the Executive Board.

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Reaction to disrupted lecture on 11 March

On 11 March 2025, a meeting in the Spinoza building with a pro-Israel speaker was disrupted several times. It is not the first meeting about the situation in the Middle East to cause controversy.

Erasmusgebouw herfst

Outcomes of the international collaboration participation process

What do students and staff think about issues relating to uu77's international collaborations? What dilemmas are involved? In January staff and students - discussed these dilemmas during five meetings.

Erasmusgebouw herfst

First phase of Partnerships Advisory Committee

On 3 October 2024, the Executive Board of uu77 commissioned the Partnerships Advisory Committee to assess the University's partnerships, with a special focus on international partner institutions in conflict zones.

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Statement by executive board on academic freedom and safety

As the Executive Board, we see that the possible arrival of Mohammed Khatib is causing a lot of commotion and unrest. We received and are receiving probing questions and reactions from various quarters regarding the lecture.

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Lecture Mohammed Khatib will not go ahead due to entry ban

An update on the lecture taking place on 28 October at the invitation of Situating Palestine as a result of the entry ban.

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uu77 Partnerships Advisory Committee launched

Het college van bestuur van de uu77 heeft de Adviescommissie Samenwerkingsverbanden opdracht gegeven om de samenwerkingsverbanden van de universiteit te wegen, met aandacht voor internationale partnerinstellingen in conflictgebieden.

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Concerns and actions at uu77 – Summer update 5

With the summer holidays around the corner, it is time for an update around events related to the Gaza/Palestine debate.

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Mayor lifts restrictions on pro-Palestine demonstrations

The restrictive measures regarding Gaza/pro-Palestine demonstrations on the uu77 campus have been withdrawn by the Mayor of Nijmegen.

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Interpretation of partnerships is an aspect of academic freedom

uu77 has several exchange agreements with universities inside and outside the EU. This article contains information about academic freedom within these partnerships.

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Statement concerning announced lecture Monday 10 June 2024

Situating Palestine has invited Mohammed Khatib to speak on campus on Monday 10 June. The context of widespread unrest at this moment led to the decision to not allow the meeting to take place within the walls of the university buildings.

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Mayor designates spot for demonstrations on uu77 campus

Gaza/Pro-Palestine demonstrations on the uu77 campus may henceforth only take place at a site designated by the Mayor, next to the Elinor Ostrom building, at location P7a.

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Occupation and vandalism TvA 1 and evacuation of tent camp

Yesterday in the late afternoon, activists occupied Thomas van Aquinostraat 1.

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About listening - Column José Sanders

We have received many calls as uu77’s Executive Board to speak out more clearly about, in favor of, or against, the demands of demonstrating students and staff who support them. Listening to the polyphony in our community is essential.

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Concerns and actions at uu77 – update 4

Update from the Executive Board on campus protests surrounding the armed conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Here you can read where we stand or are in the meantime.

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Concerns and manifestations at the university – update 3

Update from the Executive Board on campus protests surrounding the armed conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Here you can read where we stand or are in the meantime.

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Concerns and actions at uu77 – update 2

Update from the Executive Board on campus protests surrounding the armed conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Here you can read where we stand or are in the meantime.

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Concerns and actions at the university update

Update from the Executive Board on the protests on campus surrounding the armed conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Where do we stand, and what are we doing? You can read it here.

Concerns and manifestations at the university

Many of us are concerned about the armed conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories. As university board, we share in the horror of human rights violations. We aim to facilitate academic dialogue in an open and safe manner for all parties.

Everyone should be able to move freely and safely on our campus and in our buildings, even when there are differences of opinion or views. We call on all members of our community to contribute to this respectful and tolerant academic community that wants to contribute to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all.

- Executive board uu77

Collaborations

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EU research projects

Help and advice at uu77

Questions or concerns?

Do you have questions or concerns you would like to share? Talk with your colleagues or manager (if you are an employee) or with fellow students, lecturers and/or study advisor (if you are a student). Please have that conversation and share your concerns, obviously with respect for each other.   

Press is asked to contact the uu77 spokesperson:

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