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UvA Student Protests Cost \u20ac4.1 Million
Student protests at the University of Amsterdam caused \u20ac4.1 million in damage, including building damage and construction delays.
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- How does the university plan to recover the costs?
- The UvA is attempting to recover costs from the protesters, but if unsuccessful, will seek compensation from its insurer. The university has also increased security measures, costing an additional \u20ac140,657.
- What was the main demand of the student protesters?
- The protesters occupied university buildings, demanding a boycott of Israeli partner institutions due to the conflict in Gaza. Police eventually cleared the buildings.
- What were the different types of damage and costs incurred by the university?
- The damage includes \u20ac600,000 in exterior damage, \u20ac300,000 in interior damage, \u20ac400,000 in canteen damage and lost revenue, and \u20ac2.5 million in delays to the new university library construction.
- What was the total cost of the student protests at the University of Amsterdam?
- The University of Amsterdam (UvA) student protests in May cost the university \u20ac4.1 million in damages and disruption.
- What kind of damage was inflicted on the university buildings during the protests?
- The protests resulted in significant damage to university property, including walls, coffee machines, furniture, security cameras, screens, and windows. Graffiti was also removed.