The old house rules were no longer consistent with other UvA regulations and some parts were outdated. This created a lack of clarity.

Feedback on earlier draft versions was requested from our two main representative advisory bodies, from deans, and from the trade unions AOB, CNV and FNV. Specific legal expertise was then requested from the Faculty of Law. All this feedback has been incorporated into the new draft rules that are now presented to the representative advisory bodies for approval.

In order to facilitate a pleasant studying and working climate, as well as room for discussion and debate, and respect for everyone's fundamental rights, we need house rules that all students, staff, and visitors can rely on.

They include codes of conduct, such as respecting each other and not accepting transgressive and undesirable behaviour, and how we engage with our surroundings. Download the house rules and code of conduct.

Not without permission. Public distribution of images, for example on social media or in app groups, is only allowed with explicit permission from the staff member(s) and/or student(s) involved. Doxing is a criminal offence. Doxing involves collecting or publishing someone else’s personal information online with the intention of intimidating or harassing them.

No, the right to protest is actually guaranteed in these new rules. The old rules had no information about protesting. The UvA now offers clari: protesting is allowed, but in a safe and peaceful manner, and without disrupting education and research.

Proof of identity may be requested for security reasons, such as preventing unauthorised entry or improper use of the buildings, for example by someone who is not studying or working at the UvA. This ensures that everyone on campus feels safe.

Treat others with respect, keep the campus safe and clean, use buildings and facilities for their intended purpose.

Events related to education, research or valorisation are allowed. Think of lectures, symposia, workshops or activities that support students or staff in their studies or work. Not permitted are religious gatherings without academic debate or dialogue (CDO activities excepted), political party gatherings, commercial events or activities that compete with the UvA's education programmes.

The legal right to protest is not absolute or unlimited. There are, therefore, a few rules to ensure that protests take place in a safe and respectful manner, without hindering others or damaging the university. These include not inciting violence, hatred or discrimination, and not breaking into or blocking buildings.

Notifying the UvA about a protest ensures that we can help it take place in a safe and orderly manner. This way agreements can be made about the protest in order to prevent disruptions to teaching and research.

Occupying buildings can lead to damage, blocking of escape routes, unauthorised access by third parties or inconvenience to others. This violates the rules for a safe and accessible campus, as well as the use of buildings and facilities for their intended purpose.

Walking around campus with your face completely covered or made unrecognisable is not allowed based on the Dutch Face-Covering Clothing (Partial Ban) Act. There are exceptions, such as, medical or safety reasons, or a festive activity.