University of Twente Joins National Protest Against Higher Education Budget Cuts in Utrecht

University of Twente Joins National Protest Against Higher Education Budget Cuts in Utrecht

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente will join a national protest in Utrecht on November 14 against proposed budget cuts in higher education. Many UT students and staff are set to participate, with free transportation arranged and strong support from university leaders. The protest highlights widespread concern that these cuts will harm the Netherlands’ economic future.

(PRESS RELEASE) ENSCHEDE, 9-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Twente (UT) is joining a large national protest against budget cuts in higher education, set to take place in Utrecht on November 14. Many UT staff and students have expressed their commitment to participate, with over 400 people already coordinating via a WhatsApp group. To support students, the UT Student Union has arranged free bus transportation to the event.

The protest, running from 1 pm to 3 pm, will start at Moreelsepark and lead to Domplein, where speeches and music will rally participants. The UT Executive Board and faculty deans have openly supported the protest, encouraging a strong turnout from Twente as a united voice from the academic community.

UT has set specific guidelines to accommodate those attending, including special leave for employees and waived attendance requirements for students, with measures in place to minimize disruptions to classes.

The broader business community has also voiced concerns about the proposed cuts, warning that reduced investment in knowledge and innovation will impact the Netherlands’ future economic potential. Recent local media coverage by RTV Oost has explored the potential regional impact of these cuts, featuring insights from UT President Vinod Subramaniam and other regional leaders.

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SOURCE: University of Twente