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New version of Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
From 1 January 2027, research institutions in the Netherlands will have a new code of conduct for research integrity. The current code dates from 2018. On the instruction of the country’s national research organisations, it has been revised while retaining its strengths. The new code of conduct has been developed by the research community itself, thereby taking responsibility for regulating research integrity from within.
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NGWI 2027 ENG
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SPII Program Plan – Phase 2
Building upon SPII-1, the Strategic Plan for Integrated Infrastructure for Open Science (SPII-2) kicked off in March 2026. The aim for the second phase program is to make further progress towards the realisation of a federated Open Science Infrastructure (OSI) in the Netherlands.
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Conference 11 November - Shaping future publication cultures at Dutch universities
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Definitive Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities 2026–2027
On 20 July, all parties to the collective labour agreement (CLA) confirmed their approval of the negotiated agreement for the 2026–2027 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
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Definitive Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities 2026-2027
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Universities and Trade Unions Reach Agreement on New Collective Labour Agreement
Salary increase of 3.1%, an additional gross €50 per month, a one-off gross payment of €1,534, and agreements on the continuation of allowances during pregnancy and the right to disconnect.
Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) and the trade unions have reached an agreement in principle on the Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) for Dutch Universities, with a term of one year. Under the agreement, employees will receive a structural salary increase of 3.1% from 1 July 2026, supplemented by an additional gross €50 per month. On average, this amounts to a salary increase of 4.1%. In addition, all employees employed on 1 July 2026 will receive a one-off gross payment of €1,534. The salary increase and the one-off payment will be paid no later than October 2026. The agreement is not only aimed at maintaining attractive employment conditions but also at fostering a working environment in which employees feel valued, safe and supported. The agreed measures place a strong emphasis on professional development, wellbeing, and a healthy work–life balance.
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Job Level Matrix 1 May 2026 (update 14)
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European Universities: Knowledge is Europe’s Strategic Asset
The National Rectors’ Conferences of Germany, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, and Spain jointly call for ambitious European investment in research and education. In line with the Parliamentary draft report by Christian Ehler, Europe must commit to a budget of €220 billion for the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) and €60 billion for Erasmus+.
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National Rectors’ Conferences call for stronger human rights safeguards in FP10
As National Rectors' Conferences of Austria, Belgium (VLIR, CRef), France, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain we jointly call for stronger safeguards on human rights in the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10, 2028–2034).
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The coalition opts for knowledge and aims to secure international talent
The coalition-forming parties plan to invest heavily in education, research and innovation, thereby reversing the previous government's education cuts. Caspar van den Berg, president of Universities of the Netherlands: “The coalition parties fully endorsing the notion that investing in education, research and innovation is crucial for the future of the Netherlands is very good news. These investments enable universities to make a significant contribution to solving the major societal issues the Netherlands is facing."
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The coalition opts for knowledge and aims to secure international talent
The coalition-forming parties plan to invest heavily in education, research and innovation, thereby reversing the previous government's education cuts. Caspar van den Berg, president of Universities of the Netherlands: “The coalition parties fully endorsing the notion that investing in education, research and innovation is crucial for the future of the Netherlands is very good news. These investments enable universities to make a significant contribution to solving the major societal issues the Netherlands is facing."