Veto English

16/05/2024

The request for more transparency regarding collaborations between KU Leuven and Israeli partners is unrelated to anyone's opinion on protests or calls for boycotts. It's a necessary condition for the open dialogue KU Leuven rector Luc Sels is advocating for.

14/05/2024

This academic year, a second generation of students has enrolled in the fairly new Bachelor of European Studies. The students are generally positive about the bachelor, but also make mention of some rookie mistakes.

13/05/2024

In recent weeks, students of KULStudents4Palestine have been consistently protesting KU Leuven's collaborations with Israeli institutions. Internally, criticism is on the rise as well. Several students and professors have been invited to a rapprochement discussion during the past week.

12/05/2024

Student protests against partnerships with Israeli institutions are taking over Belgian universities, and KU Leuven forms no exception. From tomorrow onwards, students of the 'kuleuven.encampment' collective will occupy buildings on the Leuven campus.

12/05/2024

KU Leuven continues to update its generative artificial intelligence guidelines. While these guidelines offer tips, concerns, and guiding principles, the most effective approach to crafting good papers remains somewhat unclear. AI expert Thomas Winters comes to the rescue.

08/05/2024

In February, KU Leuven professor Nadia Fadil called for the immediate termination of all partnerships with Israeli universities. She also speaks out against Israel's colonial practices on social media. 'Israel spreads lies, and does so mostly undisturbedly.'

07/05/2024

While KU Leuven decides not to cut ties with its Israeli partners, it adopts a more cautious approach for future collaborations.

01/05/2024

Through their rebirth, Amnesty Youth Leuven aims to bring the theme of human rights back into the spotlight among the Leuven youth. Their first activity has already proven to be a success.

27/04/2024

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KU Leuven campuses in Brussels and Antwerp already offer free menstrual hygiene products. Now, the practice seems to be expanding in Leuven as well. Menstrual products were already being offered by local Stuvos, but now several faculties are also joining in on the initiative.