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@@ -56,16 +56,13 @@ Confirmed (but only if seats available):
 2. Arzu Tugce Guler
 3. Jonathan Vis
 
-Not yet confirmed (but with precedence):
-
-1. Tarek Malas
-
 Cancelled:
 
 1. Johan den Dunnen
 2. Martijn Eenink
 3. Roel Zinkstok
 4. Saeed Katiraei
+5. Tarek Malas
 
 
 ## Course materials