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The Student Parliament

Senate

The Senate is one of the highest bodies of the university. Student members are democratically elected through the university elections and thereby gain a voice in many important decisions.

These include appointments to professorships, approval of new examination regulations, and special arrangements such as those made during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many topics have already been discussed in advance in the Expert Committee on Teaching and Studies. As students, you can be the deciding factor in votes — but you should also have strong argumentative skills to convince other members.

Worth knowing:

  • You are allowed to attend any trial lecture if you wish
  • Due to your direct election, you are accountable only to yourself and not bound by instructions from e.g. the StuPa

At a Glance

Members
3
Requirement
Elected via university elections
Meetings
3–4 per semester
Time commitment
Medium – high
Responsibilities
Representing student views and votes in university decisions
Current members
Laura Glodek (BW), Nils Weber (IN), Jasmin Young (SW)