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Leading Amsterdam University Bans Laptops and Mobile Phones Inside Academic Lecture Halls

In a significant shift for Dutch higher education, a major university in Amsterdam has completely banned the use of laptops and mobile phones during lectures to improve student concentration and reduce digital distractions.
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