Resultaten voor tag: Speech
Council speech on the AI Network
Datum:20 november 2025
The AI Network is a plan for a centralized AI office to shape the policy of the university and oversee and coordinate work on AI. We had a close look at the proposal and Marcello Seri collected feedback from many researchers and educators which he consolidated it in the speech he gave at today's council. You can find the whole speech here.
Council Speech on Smarter Academic Year
Datum:30 oktober 2025
Marcello Seri took a hard look at the Smarter Academic Year initiative, meant to cut workloads and boost education quality. The goals were clear: more peace and space for everyone, a new academic year structure, and shared best practices. But the reality is messy. Decisions were made in isolation, pilots ran without clear plans, and communication with those actually affected was almost nonexistent. Instead of collaboration, we got frustration and wasted resources. Some faculties even announced sudden shifts to 6-week blocks, leaving staff scrambling. If we can’t get this right, how will we handle bigger governance challenges? And as these plans go public, who actually gets a say in the final decisions?
Woordvoering promovendi-welzijn|Council Speech PhD wellbeing
Datum:30 oktober 2025
We’ve seen real progress in PhD wellbeing at the University of Groningen since 2018, but there’s still a lot of room to grow. Our three key calls: 1. let’s hold supervisors and their managers accountable, not just the PhDs; 2. harmonise support roles and guarantee confidentiality ; and 3. ease the final stretch by helping PhDs navigate post-contract stress, like UWV pressures, with real university backing. Let’s make the next report show even bigger strides! Read Thereza Langeler's Council speech here.
Council speech on Groningen Engineering Center 2.0
Datum:30 oktober 2025
The Groningen Engineering Center 2.0 aims to position the university as the Netherlands’ fifth technical university, fostering cross-faculty collaboration in technical fields. While its potential to boost visibility and funding is clear, success hinges on robust operational planning and equitable faculty involvement ensuring that all partners, not just technical ones, shape its direction as equal stakeholders. Read Marcello Seri's University Council speech here.
Woordvoering Cameratoezicht en DPIA-rapport | Council speech on Camera Surveillance policy and the DPIA report
Datum:22 mei 2025
The Science Faction urges approval of the new Camera Surveillance Policy and DPIA Report, praising the thorough risk assessment. We clarified that a DPIA focuses on data protection risks and stress its role in a continuous improvement cycle, especially as technologies and surveillance scales evolve. While acknowledging procedural debates, we prioritizes transparency and safety, arguing that clear policies benefit the university community now, with room for ongoing review. Read Guido Visman's pragmatic call to action for modern campus security.