Universities are a place for dialogue, not for intimidation, violence or vandalism, education minister Robbert Dijkgraaf said on Wednesday afternoon, in response to the pro-Palestine protests in Amsterdam and Utrecht. “Universities must be a safe place for everyone,” Dijkgraaf said. The “great strength of a university is that you discuss and debate using a barrage of arguments.” Dijkgraaf also said he is in close contact with Amsterdam University’s management team and is supporting them where... Read this story
