Dutch universities and researchers positive about funding for education and research under new government

News Tank Academic - Brussels - News #431251 - Published on
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Universities in the Netherlands are confident about funding for education and research under the incoming government.

In an interview with News Tank on 19/02/2026, Ruben Puylaert, spokesperson for Universities of the Netherlands (UNL), said: "The coalition agreement looks good for education and research".

Following the elections held in October...

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