Transparency urges politics and political actors to be open about their doings and decision-making processes. An ideal that is so old and important but somehow not very much applied in UvA’s politics. But why is that the case?
Category: Today
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In times of distress, the UvA managed to make things worse by taking away resits
Although many courses in the University of Amsterdam offer second chances in case a student may come short of the 5.5 passing margin, modules that are part of the International Relations study program do not.
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A look inside the CREA-orchestra
Our university is filled with many talented musicians. But what is it like to play in an orchestra at the UvA? Is it a tight-knit community that we so often try to find in our university? We spoke to Merel Rommers, cellist in the CREA-orchestra at the UvA.
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The Struggle for Fair Grading
Without anonymous grading, we simply can’t expect to receive fair grades, according to political science student Euclid Dochery. He started an initiative to get the political science department of the UvA to recognize this, but is yet to find success.
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The Future is Female?
Politics outside of the UvA face the ongoing struggle to grant a proportional number of female representatives in relation to society. Further, in the workforce, women tend to be underrepresented though how does this play out at our university?
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Become an intergalactic hero with the light saber fencing program available at USC!
Uttering the combination of the words “light saber fencing” and “sport” may make one wonder and utter something that goes in the lines of “That’s a thing?” Apparently, it is and is here to stay!
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Made in CREA: Virtual open house
Find out how CREA stayed true to their creative identity and fabricated an artistic experience for all, from the safety and comfort of our homes.
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A student guide for Ajacieden to be!
You’ve arrived in Amsterdam, congratulations! This is the best city in the world, with the best football team in the world. Just ask 1995. Ajax, Jaxie, 020, Joden, or Godenzonen: if you live in Amsterdam, you support Ajax. As for your hazing as a freshly new Ajacied, here’s a list of things to do.
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Power to the Students!
Did you know that you can make a change and have a voice in the university’s politics? No? Well, keep on reading! Not many students know that they can actively participate––now and in the future––by joining one of UvA’s councils and voting for representatives. But, what kind of institutions are there?
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A cheating scandal and a lost lawsuit: the battle against proctoring
To proctor or not to proctor? That is the biggest question the University of Amsterdam has to face. After a failed lawsuit against the UvA’s decision to use the Proctorio software, this year’s Central Student Council (CSR) looks at the issue of proctoring once again.