Protests at Maastricht University - Update 13

For safety reasons and to ensure the continuity of teaching and research, Maastricht University has taken a number of measures. 

On Thursday, all university buildings, except for the university library and the UM Sports Centre, will close between 6pm and 7pm, depending on the building. Additionally, starting on Thursday morning, staff and students will be required to show their UM card upon entry to all buildings. Any additional details will be communicated by the respective units.

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UM policy on partnerships with institutions in conflict areas

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Maastricht University's Executive Board, in close consultation with the deans, is developing a human rights due diligence assessment tool to help make an informed assessment of whether, and if so to what extent, our partners with whom we have an administrative partnership are involved in violations of...
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Protests at Maastricht University - Update 12

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In the morning of Wednesday, 22 May, a group of student protestors occupied a Maastricht University (UM) building at Grote Gracht. This prompted the university to engage in discussions with the protesters, some of whom had also set up a tent camp behind the building the previous week.
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Protests at Maastricht University - Update 10

Due to the occupation of some of the FASoS buildings, FASoS will be closed until further notice. There will be no teaching on-campus today and we are looking into whether classes can move online. Our students will be informed about the closure of our buildings and the consequences this has on teaching...
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Protests at Maastricht University - Update 11

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UM is still in dialogue with the protesting students that are involved in today's occupation of the FASoS building. The aim is and remains 'de-escalation', and the safety of everyone involved comes first. At the same time, we want to ensure that we can fulfil our primary task, education and research...
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Protests at Maastricht University - Update 13

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For safety reasons and to ensure the continuity of teaching and research, Maastricht University has taken a number of measures.
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