Protests at the UM – A Conversation with President Rianne Letschert

Watch the video interview with Rianne Letschert after nine days of protest. The Maastricht University President talks in depth about:

 An eventful week
 Dialogue with the protesters
 Keeping the UM community informed
 New Global Engagement policy framework
 Vision for the future: A call for collaboration and dialogue

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