We ourselves are a group of students from various degree programmes and work together like a large student representation, but on a university-wide level.

The FSL TU Graz is a non-party affiliated group, which means that we focus on the university, the students and their needs.

The great thing is, everyone can join in! Just write us an email or come along to one of our meetings ;)

Independence

Brains, not the party line

We are committed to the well-being and interests of all students, while acting as a non-party affiliated group without bringing party-driven interests to the university.

Cooperation with student representatives

The student representatives used to be called “FachSchaften”, which is why the “FachSchafsliste” still gets most of its members from the student representations. During our meetings, problems that the student representatives are the first to notice are discussed directly and solutions are found.

Grassroots democracy

We believe that it is always important to listen to everyone and that decisions should suit everyone. That's why we always work on a grassroots democratic basis, i.e. we decide everything together and every person present counts.

Free and open access to higher education

Fewer access restrictions

Education is a fundamental right to which everyone is entitled and it should therefore be possible to enrol on any degree programme without having to go through an admissions procedure.

Against tuition fees

As a student representatives list, we are against any form of tuition fees, as these are socially selective.

More social permeability in the higher education system

Secondary school types should not be the deciding factor for student numbers on technical degree programmes. Every degree programme should be based on the knowledge gained from the school-leaving examination/matura and should therefore be accessible and relevant for everyone.

Accessibility

Although Graz University of Technology is already making an effort to ensure accessibility, there are still many gaps. Many lecture theatres, seminar rooms and offices cannot be accessed without barriers. In addition, blind and visually impaired students face considerable challenges, particularly in teaching. Furthermore, accessibility should not only be practised, but also taught.

Diversity at TU Graz

It is important to us that all students can feel at home at TU Graz without being discriminated against or disadvantaged in any way due to their origin, social status or gender. We are in favour of the free choice of names and the official use of self-chosen pronouns at university.

Independent, self-determined and democratic universities

In order to fully fulfil their academic and social mission, universities must be able to operate free from political influence and be democratically co-determined by all their members. We strongly reject the absolute majority of professors in the collegial bodies, as they only make up a small proportion of university members.

Excellent teaching at eye level

The main difference between a university and a university of applied sciences is the freedom to organise its courses. For this reason, we reject the generalised schooling of universities through unnecessary chains of prerequisites and excessive attendance requirements.

Continuous improvement of teaching (didactics, supervision ratio)

To ensure that teaching is constantly evolving, we demand that lecturers also undergo further training and develop and apply new teaching strategies. The tutor principle for an improved supervision ratio is already well applied in many courses, but should be further improved and expanded.

Best possible support for student representatives in their work

Promote networking among the student representatives

Student representatives often have similar problems, but very different approaches to solving them. A regular exchange between members ensures the best possible representation and enables a wide range of collaborations.

Close cooperation with the student representatives and departments

Regular joint meetings strengthen cooperation and enable work on an equal footing. Through this ongoing exchange of knowledge, experience from different areas can be utilised to master current challenges in the best possible way.

Internal further training on relevant topics

Student representatives can best advocate for better studies if they can regularly update their skills. This is why we are committed to providing ongoing training programmes for all members of student representatives and departments. The topics of study law and social issues are particularly important to us.