Hanze Studentenbelangen Vereniging

The Hanze Student Association (HSV) has been actively representing the interests of Hanze students for 22 years. As a faction, we do this within the University Participation Council (HMR). The HMR consists of eighteen elected representatives: nine staff members and nine students. This academic year, the HSV faction won six of the nine seats. In May, we hope to see a majority of more than 27,000 students vote for the HSV again.

For the HMR, the academic year is divided into six cycles. In each cycle, proposed decisions from the Executive Board (CvB) that require the advice or approval of the HMR are considered. Each cycle consists of a minimum of four and a maximum of six weeks, during which all decisions are discussed. This discussion takes place successively within the factions, the HMR committees, the entire HMR, and the final consultation meeting between the HMR and the CvB. In addition to these basic tasks of the HMR, factions can choose to set agendas and initiate their own initiatives. The HSV chooses to advocate for the interests of students in this way as well.