Yesterday the UvA announced that TU professor Peter-Paul Verbeek will replace Karen Maex as Rector Magnificus of the UvA. Dr. Verbeek, who specializes in Technological Philosophy, will start in October 2022.
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The teacher strike is ‘suspended’
The teacher grading strike that began in April has finally come to a close. At least for now.
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Peter-Paul Verbeek is the new Rector Magnificus of the UvA
Yesterday the UvA announced that TU professor Peter-Paul Verbeek will replace Karen Maex as Rector Magnificus of the UvA. Dr. Verbeek, who specializes in Technological Philosophy, will start in October 2022.
The teacher strike is ‘suspended’
The teacher grading strike that began in April has finally come to a close. At least for now.
Student politics at the UvA: For the people, by the people?
In late May student elections were once again held and the results are in. On average 15% of the student voted for their faculty councils and 11% of total students voted for the Central Student Council (CSR). Or about 6.500 and 4.510 students respectively. A shockingly low number that in any democracy would lead to questions about the system. This all leads to the question: what can the UvA do to increase student participation?
Protest at the Dam: ‘We have been completely screwed’
Saturday the 11th of June Dam Square was filled with angry students. The protest was a continuation of the one in February that attracted thousands of students from all over the country. The demands? A debt-free future.
Students stage an unannounced protest at Roeterseilandcampus
The UvA students held an unannounced protest at Roeterseilandcampus on Tuesday, June 7th, to bring attention to the meagre sum of money that the government has decided to give to students. The rally was held to promote the large protest that will take place at Dam Square on June 11th.
YOUVOTE 2022: A low voting turnout at the Faculty Elections
Student Elections are over. How many people voted, and what happened at the Faculty elections? Spoiler Alert: The majority of the turnouts were below 20% of the eligible voters. Here you can find an overview of the elections.
YOUVOTE 2022: An historic win for De Vrije Student
This year, De Vrije Student is the largest party in the Central Student Council (CSR), claiming three seats; a historic win for them.
YOUVOTE 2022: One electoral list, one goal- student politics at the Faculty of Dentistry
The election week is ongoing. After presenting six faculties our YOUVOTE series is coming to end! However, there is one more faculty to highlight. Somewhat lost and forgotten, we present you with what politics looks like at the Faculty of Dentistry! All the candidates are placed on one common list for Kies ACTA. We asked Bas Bostelaar, one of the candidates, a few questions about this matter as well as what Kies ACTA wants to offer for students.