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UCSRN kritisch over ranglijst University Colleges, Keuzegids biedt excuses aan

For English, click here. Op 15 november is de Keuzegids Universiteiten 2017 verschenen. De ranglijst voor de Liberal Arts and Sciences/University Colleges opleidingen staat volgens de UCSRN - de nationale studentenvereniging voor University College studenten - bol van de feitelijke onjuistheden. De oorzaak hiervan is een onvolledig onderzoek van de Keuzegids en een betwistbare methodologie. De Keuzegids gebruikt niet alleen…

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November 16, 2016
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UCSRN is critical of Keuzegids ranking of the UCs, Keuzegids promises change

Voor Nederlands, klik hier. On the November 15, the Keuzegids published their 2017 rankings of the Dutch University Programs. However, according to the UCSRN, the ranking of the Liberal Arts and Sciences/University Colleges programs is terribly flawed. The causes: insufficient research by Keuzegids and a questionable methodology. Questionable results Keuzegids does not only use the croho-registry for the educational programs…

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November 16, 2016
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A tour around the University Colleges

By Hannah Vreeburg With over 8 University Colleges established in the Netherlands within a time span of 18 years, educating more than 4000 students, the interdisciplinary and engaging Liberal Arts and Sciences bachelor has certainly established itself in the university community. However, just as studying physics in Groningen is very different from studying physics in Delft, so too studying is…

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October 30, 2016
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Let every student experience the benefits of Liberal Arts and Sciences

By Joris van Schie More and more University Colleges are being established in the Netherlands. The recent plans for a University College in Leeuwarden show that this trend is far from over. What is it that moves Dutch universities to start a University College? UCs function as the flagship faculties of their respective universities. It is a great opportunity for…

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October 8, 2016
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Budget proposal 2016 – 2017

The first draft of the budget proposal 2016 - 2017 is online. Visit the documents section to find the full proposal (and final approved budget). Do you have comments or questions? Let us know via info@ucsrn.nl! Summary A new reimbursement policy is proposed synchronous to the budget. This policy reduces the amount of travel costs reimbursed by imposing a limit…

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September 3, 2016
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Call for Independent Body!

For academic year 2016 – 2017, the UCSRN is looking for a new Independent Body (IB). In the 1.5 years of setting up and developing of the internal structure of the UCSRN, the IB received an important place within the UCSRN. It is one of the three main organs within the UCSRN. It is aimed to have at least one…

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September 2, 2016
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AUCSA takes second trophy at the UCSRN tournament 2016

The UCSRN tournament was a great success. Involving over 650 students from all over the Netherlands (and the world really), the UC's got to show of their best and most creative students in competitions ranging from Chess to Debating, to Beer chugging.There were 7 UC's competing, as the smaller UCG and UCT joined forces to battle the other UC's. Throughout…

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August 7, 2016