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What impact did COVID-19 have on academic work in the Netherlands?

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A research project by the Young Academy and the Dutch Network of Women Professors focuses on the question "What is the impact of COVID-19 on Dutch academia". Academics reported spending less time on average on research and more time on teaching during lockdown. These effects differed across groups. The decrease in research was especially seen among academics with young children and child care responsibilities. Young academics were most worried and uncertain about their future in academia and reported very high stress levels. Read the entire report here.