Moving documentary about the life of refugees in a Swiss detention centre. The detention of refugees and the possible criminalization of undocumented people are hotly debated issues at the moment in the Netherlands. Hundreds of refugees have embarked on a hunger and thirst strike to call attention for their situation. See for yourself what impact detention has on refugees.

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On 20 June, we will hold the official opening for Wageningen in'to Languages, the new language centre at Wageningen UR. We would like to invite you to this fun and informative event. prominent speakers like prof. margot van Mulken and dr. Bart Knols, will give short lectures on current and relevant language issues, but the audience will also be challenged. You will be able to show off your knowledge of language and linguistics during an interactive quiz!

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The Southeast Asia Update 2013 is organized by the Rural Development Sociology Group of Wageningen University and co-organized by the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV). This day provides researchers, scholars, students and others interested in the region with a unique opportunity to get a quick update on ongoing research and debates in the region and extend their network of Southeast Asia scholars in the Netherlands and abroad. Programme: http://tinyurl.com/lxsv7ho

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On Sunday 23 June we will reinstate an old Wageningen custom: the St John’s tour. We will start to walk from the Grote Kerk (St John’s Church) on the Market Square at 11.30. At seven locations along the route, there’ll be music, theatre, poetry and more. The tour ends at the remains of the St John’s chapel, on the Wageningse Berg. We ask everyone to bring along some food and drink for a shared meal there. More information: https://www.facebook.com/StJanstochtWageningen