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Profile and governance

Working at the Faculty of Science means collaborating with students, PhD candidates, and researchers who are deeply committed to their field while maintaining a broad perspective on the world.

We take pride in the collegial work environment within the faculty, characterized by a driven and pragmatic mindset and a strong sense of involvement in the bigger picture.

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Faculty Board

The faculty board is responsible for the overall management and takes care of policies around education, research, valorization and operations. The faculty board consists of:

Aletta Kraneveld

Dean

Faculty of Science

Pieter van Beukering

Vice-Dean Education

Faculty of Science

Davide Iannuzzi

Vice-Dean Research

Faculty of Science

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Esther van den Hengel

Operations Director

Faculty of Science

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Johan Gemser

Finance Director

Faculty of Science

(To be announced)

Director of Impact

Faculty of Science

Mareanne Karssen

Education Director

Faculty of Science

Maaike Verbree

Head of Administrative Affairs

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Bart Wichers

Head HRM

Faculty of Science

Alfred van Luttikhuizen

Advisor C&M

Faculty of Science

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Please contact the Board's Office with any general questions or Board matters: bestuurssecretariaat.beta@vu.nl

Audience

The board meets regularly and the audience is allowed to participate with an advisory vote. Currently, these are two students and one staff member:

Staff member: Melissa Bakker
Student: Thomas Verbrugge and Milou Bussing

Employees are represented by the ODC
Students are represented by the FSR

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