Anton Pijpers (chair of the Utrecht University Executive Board) in conversation with concerned students involved in the occupation of the Minnaert building.
Anton Pijpers (chair of the Utrecht University Executive Board) in conversation with concerned students involved in the occupation of the Minnaert building. Concerned students and involved parties including End Fossil Occupy Utrecht (EFO Utrecht) are protesting at Utrecht University today. They are occupying an area in the Minnaert building and have written a manifesto demanding an accessible university that breaks all ties with the fossil industry. They indicate that the occupation may last for three days, from 8 to 10 May. The Executive Board understands and shares the concerns of those present and is keen to engage with them. "This protest shows our community's commitment to the climate crisis and our sustainability agenda," says Anton Pijpers, president of the Executive Board. "In addition, it makes visible that students and staff are concerned about the future.
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