Protests at Maastricht University - Update 5
It has come to the attention of Maastricht University’s Executive Board and Management Team via an anonymous email that six of the protesters who have been allowed to stay in the garden of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS) have embarked on a hunger strike as of today until their demands are met. We take the situation and in particular the safety of everyone in our community very seriously and will continue to seek dialogue and a way forward with the protesters. We will update you as soon as we have more information.
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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 dilige
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 G
Protests at Maastricht University - Update 10
Due to the occupation of some of the FASoS buildings, FASoS will be closed until further notice.
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.
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
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