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Probably more flexible higher education

The colleges and universities may partially reopen, provided the number of hospital admissions permits. From 26 April, students can return to their institution one day a week to attend lectures. However, the XNUMX meter rule will remain intact and it must also be compatible with national and regional public transport agreements. “Safety remains paramount, but this seems to be organized responsibly,” says AObdriver Douwe van der Zweep.

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Outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Minister Hugo de Jonge just announced during their press conference that, in all likelihood, something more will be possible in higher education from 26 April. They still keep a blow to the arm. De Jonge unfolded a plan for the summer easing. Higher education was also mentioned there. The minister did emphasize that it depends on the contamination figures and that the cabinet will make the real decision on April 20.

If the schools for higher education open, the distance rule will be maintained, so that in practice only a limited number of students is allowed to enter the institutions. Also part of the opening are the self-testing that employees and students can use as a preventive measure and with which infections can be detected earlier. The masking obligation and the other RIVM measures also remain in force in higher education.

Be careful

The colleges and universities have been closed since 16 December. Students follow distance learning as much as possible. Only exams, exams, supervision of vulnerable students and practical training were allowed to take place at the institutions themselves. “It is a cautious extension of what is now allowed,” says Van der Zweep. “We can now receive slightly more students at a distance of five feet. Safety remains paramount, but this seems to be organized responsibly. "

AOb-director Douwe van der Zweep: 'It would be a careful extension of what is now allowed'

No surprise

The relaxation is not a big surprise and has already been announced. In the service document higher education (version 7 April), outgoing minister Ingrid van Engelshoven already mentioned the date of 26 April. So that will continue, Rutte confirmed, if the contamination figures allow it. Confusion had arisen about this, because the terraces may also be allowed to open, but the cabinet has still put this relaxation on hold because of the infections and the situation in the hospitals. The document also states that the ministry is taking the new academic year 2021/2022 as the starting point for colleges and universities to offer as much physical education as possible again. Provided the number of infections allows it.

From March 1, 2021 were allowed pupils and students in secondary and secondary vocational education go back to school for at least one day a week. Almost two months later, the time has come for students in higher education.

The central government contains frequently asked questions and answers about the possible opening in higher education. Also check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

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