HUMANS
HUMANS is a party that values direct democracy, transparency, and honesty. The party believes in fostering a democratic and participatory education that empowers independent thinking and intellectual growth. By embracing student agency, HUMANS equips students with the skills to critically evaluate information, form their own opinions, and navigate our diverse world with openness and curiosity. Transparency and fairness are central to the party's mission, and it advocates for clear, impartial, and consistent practices that ensure equal opportunities for success, regardless of background or personal connections. HUMANS promotes a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where students can engage with diverse perspectives and ideas. It celebrates the diversity of viewpoints as a catalyst for intellectual growth, creative problem-solving, and empathic understanding. The party aims to support each student's journey and unlock their potential by providing comprehensive academic support systems. Finally, HUMANS champions student well-being and advocates for proactive initiatives for mental and physical health to ensure that every student can maintain a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
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All board members of study associations should receive equal financial support from the University
Agree
The University must prioritise active diversity policies, including decolonization
Agree
More investment is needed in interdisciplinary education (providing students with more than just one perspective on a particular subject, such as is done in honours, PPLE or IIS programs)
Agree
The Binding Study Advice (BSA) should be abolished
Agree
Programs should have the sole responsibility in deciding whether they teach in Dutch or in English
Fully disagree
Calling the police is an appropriate response by the university to deal with student protests and demonstrations
Disagree
The UvA should cut ties with fossil fuel companies like Shell
Neutral
Admission to programs with a limited student capacity should be based on selection procedure rather than random selection through a lottery system
Agree
Having a physical accessibility university that provides equitable education for it’s students is a priority for the University
Fully agree
The canteen should be deprivatized
Agree
The UvA should invest in more accessibility for students with functional limitations as well as sensitivity towards these students
Fully agree
It is the government’s responsibility to provide mental health support for students. Therefore, the university should not spend extra resources on this
Disagree
Students wishing to take honours courses should be able to do so based on their motivation, regardless of their grades
Neutral
The university should be allowed to limit the number of international students
Fully disagree
The Numerus Fixus should be used to stopthe growth of the university
Neutral
Student councils should support occupations as a legitimate means of protest at the university
Neutral
The UvA should involve students in long term plans for study spaces and teaching facilities according to the expected changes in student population
Fully agree
The university lacks sufficient readily accessible gender-neutral toilets
Neutral
Academic freedom is the most important value to uphold for a university
Fully agree
The UvA should offer free menstrual products at each campus
Fully agree
All lectures should be available online for everyone
Fully agree
There should be mandatory attendance for tutorials
Disagree
As a way to curb the growth of the university, Dutch language courses should be a mandatory part of all programs
Fully disagree
The university should stop the prioritisation of students from outside the EU in regard to the university provided student housing
Agree
The UvA should address problems such as systemic overwork and bad working conditions among its teachers by giving out more permanent contracts
Agree
All food options should be plant based by default
Fully disagree
The executive board of the university should be elected through an open election by the students and worker’s body
Fully agree
Student & Workers Councils should have the final say in policy decisions
Disagree
The UvA should give more training to the teaching assistants
Fully agree