Democracy

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In depth

UU Elections 1–3 June

Why you should vote for the University Council and Faculty Councils, in eight questions
Studentenpartijen voeren campagne op Utrecht Science Park. Foto: DUB

In depth

University Council Elections

Don't know who to vote for between 1-3 June? The Vote Compass has got you

Video

Municipal elections

What matters most to students?
Plato in de ban. Foto: 123rf, illustratie DUB

Opinion

This could also happen here in the Netherlands

How the US undermines academic freedom and bans Plato
UU-rector Wilco Hazeleger Fotograaf: Ilsoo van Dijk, Nationale Dialoog Academische Vrijheid.

Video

Call for more democracy

Universities should become more democratic to protect academic freedom
walk out palestina protest

Campus columnist

Who makes decisions at UU?

Denial of UU Council's right to consent in sensitive dossier is telling
Universiteitsraadsverkiezingen, kandidaten. Foto: DUB

News

University Council elections

Student candidates will take part in livestreamed debate
Central European University in 2011

News

The end of the Orbán era

Will Hungarian universities regain their independence?
Annelien De Dijn

Column

Tips for the University Council

The lack of democracy at UU
Stembiljet gemeenteraadsverkiezingen Foto: DUB

News

But Utrecht Student & Starter has lost

Student parties are holding their ground everywhere