Our views
#ForEducation
De Vrije Student is known for its pragmatic approach, its commitment to improving the academic environment and student services, and its core values: quality of education and academic freedom. We believe that education is the university’s primary mission, one that must be protected at all costs.
With a fresh perspective and a focus on tangible results, DVS has made a lasting impact on student life in Amsterdam, Groningen, and Utrecht. We’ve shown that students are not just participants in university politics, they are essential voices shaping its future.
Excellence in Education
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Education first
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Abolish mandatory attendance where possible
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Support pay-per-credit tuition model
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Improve transition from study to career
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Increase and upgrade study spaces
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Preserve and expand honours and cum laude
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Thoughtfull Intergration of AI: support not replacement
Academic Freedom
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Curriculum should include multiple ideological perspectives
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Promote open-debate and view-point diversity
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Ensure space for all political viewpoints in class discussion
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Encourage student to challenge assumptions not just reinforce them​
Safe Campus
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Peaceful protest: Yes - vandilism: no
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Strengthen safety policies and campus regulations
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Clear rules for demonstrations
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Improve communcation on safety issues
International Policy
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Dutch where possible, English where necessary
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Free/low cost Dutch courses for internationals
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Promote intergration with Dutch society
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Targeted intake based on needs of economy
Third party collaborations
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Practice academic diplomacy: stay engaged, even in complex context
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Use dialogue to restore suspended collaborations where possible
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Avoid partnerships that compromise academic freedom or ethics
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Ensure transparancy and independence in external deals
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Let science connect where politics divide​