Last updated 5. March 2025 | Sprecherinnen

For several months now, Leuphana University of Lüneburg has again been in the process of amending the framework examination regulations. These regulations set the framework for the interaction between studying and teaching and are therefore of great importance to us as students. Three years ago, the university wanted to amend the framework examination regulations, in particular with rules on compulsory attendance. The proposals were put up for discussion at the meeting of the Central Study Commissions on January 11. The Central Study Commissions are the recommending body for the Senate.

“The fact that the university is once again trying to impose compulsory attendance on us students is a travesty,” says Ali Simsek, who represents Leuphana students in the Senate. Simsek continues: “It was already clear in the 2019 process that attendance cannot be regulated through coercion, but only through a common culture and understanding of the different perspectives.”

Janine Mecklenburg, student member of the Central Study Commission, added: “We had submitted over 16 amendments to the RPO and drafted a 30-page document in order to seek a compromise with the teaching staff. Wednesday was the first time we managed to enter into a serious discussion. Nevertheless, we are dissatisfied with many aspects of the process: Arguments were not taken seriously, university members were not sufficiently informed. Once again, it is clear that students are too often ignored in decision-making processes. We are calling for a political change that will finally make students an equal group at this university.”

Dominic Korn, spokesperson for the AStA, says: “We therefore ask the Executive Board and above all the President: Finally take us seriously as the largest status group! Listen to our arguments and let us work on a common teaching and learning culture for our university. We don’t want any further schooling of studies!”