INTER
INTER truly believes that student politics should belong to students again. Too often, decisions are made without truly listening to the people they affect most. That is why INTER was built around direct student participation: through open discussions, student forums, and constant engagement with our community.
We advocate for practical improvements that directly impact student life, such as fair and transparent grading systems, recorded lectures, accessible mental health support, affordable food on campus, more scholarships for students in need, and a safer housing network for UvA students. We also believe in sustainability, diversity, and stronger communication between student councils and the student body.
We stand for a university that is transparent, inclusive, sustainable, and focused on student wellbeing. Our mission is simple: to make the UvA a place where every student feels heard, represented, and supported.
INTER is not about empty promises, it is about bringing real student experiences into university politics and creating meaningful change together. We want to stand up for students, stand out with solutions, and make the UvA work better for everyone.
We stand for a university that is transparent, inclusive, sustainable, and focused on student wellbeing. Our mission is simple: to make the UvA a place where every student feels heard, represented, and supported.
By either voting for, joining us or sharing your ideas, you can help make a university that truly represents its students.
Stand up, stand out, with INTER.
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The Binding Study Advice (BSA) should be abolished.
Neutral
INTER believes the current combination of BSA and strict attendance policies can unfairly harm students. However, we do see that it is still important to determining which students are capable of continuing their studies.
Occupations should be considered as a legitimate means of protest at the university.
Agree
INTER supports the right to protest and values student activism, as long as it remains safe and constructive.
Admission to programmes with limited capacity should be based on random lotteries rather than selection procedures.
Agree
INTER values equal opportunities and reducing unfair advantages in selective admission procedures.
The UvA should completely exclude research collaboration and funding from the security and resilience sector.
Agree
INTER supports ethical and transparent partnerships, but we should deeply avoiding collaborations linked to human rights violations or harmful agendas
The UvA should strongly oppose any government attempt to reduce the number of international students.
Fully agree
INTER values diversity, inclusivity, and international perspectives as essential parts of university education and general life.
Study programs should be audited by an independent board on the diversity of the academic and ideological perspectives in their curriculum.
Agree
INTER supports broader and more diverse perspectives in education and literature.
The executive board of the university should be elected through an open election by the students and worker's body.
Fully agree
INTER believes university governance should be democratic, transparent, and accountable to students and staff.
The UvA should prioritise offering permanent contracts to Junior Lecturers (D4s), even if this leaves less financial room for senior lecturer salary increases.
Agree
Stable contracts improve educational quality and staff wellbeing, which directly benefits students.
The university should significantly expand student services like student advisors and psychologists, even if this requires reducing spending on education and teaching.
Disagree
INTER strongly supports better mental health support, but not at the cost of educational quality. The university should prioritise both.
The university should ensure a larger part of the curriculum (of all study programs) is focused on career preparation, even if this takes away from time spent on academic subjects.
Agree
We as students deserve better training and preparation for work life and the hassles of job acquisition.
Every bachelor programme should be offered in both Dutch and English.
Agree
We are a party that values both dutch and international students, as such, we believe everyone deserves the access to learning in their language of choice, be it english or dutch.
The university should prioritise expanding study spaces over investing in additional contemplation rooms.
Agree
Accessible study spaces are essential for daily student life, though contemplation rooms should still remain available.
The university lacks sufficient readily accessible gender-neutral toilets and should convert more existing toilets to be gender-neutral.
Agree
INTER supports inclusivity and believes the university should be a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Student & Workers Councils should have the final say in all policy decisions
Agree
INTER strongly supports democracy and transparency, and believes students and staff should have a decisive voice in university policies.
The UvA should expand research collaboration and funding partnerships with private sector companies.
Neutral
Partnerships can create opportunities, but they must remain ethical, transparent, and aligned with university values.
Calling the police is an appropriate response when protests disrupt education or access to services.
Disagree
INTER believes dialogue and de-escalation should always come before police intervention.
The university should actively prioritise diversity targets in hiring, even when this means deviating from purely merit-based selection.
Agree
Diversity improves education and representation, and universities should actively work toward inclusive hiring.
Students wishing to follow honours programmes should be admitted based on academic performance, not motivation alone.
Agree
Academic performance should remain an important factor, though motivation should also be considered.
The majority of the food options sold on campus should be plant based.
Disagree
INTER supports sustainable campus policies and environmentally friendly food options. However, we respect everyones dietary choices, and as such, we do not wish to impose any restrictions on anyone.