Faculty Student Council

Students of the Faculty of Dentistry (ACTA) can find more information on ACTA.nl [in Dutch].

Students of Amsterdam University College (AUC) can find more information on AUC.nl.

Student Council of the Faculty of Science

What is the Faculty Student Council (FSR)?

The Faculty Student Council is the main representation of students within the Faculty of Beta Sciences. The purpose of the Faculty Student Council is to represent student interests at faculty level. The FSR regularly consults with the faculty board and makes both solicited and unsolicited recommendations regarding the board's plans and policies. To best represent the students of the faculty, it is extremely important for us to know what is going on within the faculty and which problems students are facing. Do not hesitate to contact us with any of your questions, problems or ideas. See the contact details below. See you soon!

FSR members 2025-2026:

• Nehir Kırkgöz - Chair
• Amina Akhmedova- Vice Chair
•  ⁠Georgios Dedempilis - Secretary
• ⁠Warren Dansou - Treasurer 
• Pradakshina Sharma -Co Head of Education
• Elizaveta Tatarnikova - Co-Head of Education 
• Fabio Verità - Head of Facilities
• Robine van der Velden - Head of Communications
• ⁠Sander van den Berg - General Member

Contact

It is possible to reach us via e-mail, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook, see details below.

E-mail: fsr.beta@vu.nl 

Instagram: fsr.beta

LinkedIn: fsrbeta

Facebook: fsrbeta

For students of the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences (FGB), the following information applies:

What is the Faculty Student Council (FSR)?

We are 7 students representing the students of the Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences. We receive comments from students and take them to the meetings with the Faculty Board. This allows us to make decisions that best meet the wishes of the students. We are open to all your ideas, suggestions and complaints about facilities, quality of education and other matters that affect the faculty. Your opinion is always welcome.

FSR members 2025 - 2026

• Chair: Gina Bartusch
• Vice-Chair: Inka Launonen
• Treasurer: Britt van Wijk
• Secretary: Dylan Ingelse
• Public Relations: Marina Saraiva Mendes
• Education Commissioner: Marlon Uljee
• General Council Member: Lina Hasselbach

Contact

E-mail: fsr.fgb@vu.nl
Facebook: @studentenraadFGB
Instagrams @fsr_fgb
Whatsapp: +31 6 47172721

Room: MF-D658

Introduction video FSR members

Faculty Student Council Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSH)

What is the FSR?

The Faculty Student Council (Facultaire Studentenraad or FSR) represents the interests and voices of students within the faculty. We discuss and advise on a wide range of faculty policies and contribute to solving faculty-related issues. In this way, the FSR acts as a link between students, the Faculty Board, and the Workers Council.

As of April 2025, the faculties of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Religion and Theology merged into the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Following this merger, the FSR aims to help build a stronger and more connected student community by organising activities throughout the academic year.

To represent students as effectively as possible, it is important for us to know what is happening within the faculty and what students are experiencing. Do you have a question, idea, or concern? You can reach us by email (fsr.fsg@vu.nl), follow us on Instagram at @fsr.fsg, and stay informed through our Canvas page.

Do you think the FSR is for you?

As an FSR member, you represent the interests of students within the faculty and have the opportunity to contribute directly to faculty decision-making. At the same time, you develop practical skills, expand your network, and get to know fellow students. An FSR year is also a valuable addition to your CV.

Faculty Student Council of Law

The Faculty Student Council of Law (FSR) is a participation body for and by students of Law, Notarial Law and Criminology. The FSR consists of seven annually elected members who stand up for the academic interests of students in the broadest possible sense.

What does the FSR do?

The FSR regularly consults with the Faculty Board. The FSR provides solicited and unsolicited advice on the plans and policies of the Faculty Board. The FSR also has the right of consent for certain matters. For example, the FSR must agree to changes to the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) for Law, Notarial Law and Criminology.

Students know the FSR mainly through the handling of complaints at faculty level. The FSR mediates in the complaints between the student and the teacher or the education board and hopes to find a solution that is acceptable and workable for all parties. All complaints are handled completely anonymously.

Furthermore, the FSR organizes the education prize election every year. During this election, a teacher is named best teacher of the year.

Councilors

The council members of the FSR 2025-2026 are:

• Quinten Oud - Chairman
• Sarah Kasd-Alla - Vice Chairman
• Alan Lunja - Secretary
• Jesse Jansen - Treasurer
• Timo Tiggelman - Coordinator PR / Marketing
• Nina Pnacek - Communication Coordinator
• Benjamin Kirunda - Complaints Officer

Contact

Location: Initium IN2B-91
The FSR can be reached via fsr.rechten@vu.nl.

Student Council VUmc

The Student Council (SR) of VUmc is the participation body for students who study medicine at the VU.

General

The SR is the official advocate of all medical students and is distinguished from the other student organizations by the rights it has. The Student Council consists of seven students. They are elected annually in May through faculty-wide elections together with university-wide elections. Any enrolled medical student can apply for a place in the SR. Below you will find things that the Student Council is involved with:

• Education and Examination Regulations (OER)
• Renovations Medical Faculty
• Alliance VUmc-AMC
• Student forum

Composition

• Anna Doczuminska – President
• Manera Hirsi – Vice-president
• Sapna Safi – Secretary
• Nina Odermatt – bachelor coordinator
• Francisco Reis Garcia Gomes – master coordinator
• Julia van Diemen – commissioner for alliance & finance
• Marijn de Goede – commissioner external

Student Council elections

Elections are held annually for members of the faculty student councils and the USR. As a student of the VU you can then vote for the candidates of your choice. This is done by means of an electronic vote. You can vote twice: for a candidate for the FSR of your faculty and for a candidate for the USR. The electoral quota for the election is determined by dividing the total number of votes cast on the lists of candidates by the number of seats to be filled and rounding these up to whole numbers. The members of the USR are directly elected annually. Each member of the USR also receives financial compensation.

Are you thinking about a council year at the Student Council or would you like more information? Send an email to: fsrgeneeskunde@vu.nl

Contact

You can reach us through the following channels:
Website: www.studentenraadvumc.nl
Facebook: @studentenraadvumc1

For students of the School of Business and Economics (SBE), the following information applies:

Tasks of the FSR

The Faculty Student Council (FSR) is the official participation body for students of the School of Business and Economics. The FSR represents students at faculty level and has a say in the policy of the faculty. The FSR is committed to the interests of students and has the task of monitoring the quality of education.

Joint meeting

In addition to the weekly general meetings, the FSR also meets with the Faculty Board and the Subcommittee (ODC), the representation of SBE employees. During the Joint Meeting, which is held every six weeks, the most important decisions and proposals of the Faculty Board are discussed. The FSR and ODC can comment on this. The FSR has the right of consent for certain documents. This means that the Faculty Board cannot take this decision if the FSR does not agree. For many subjects, the FSR has advisory rights and may provide solicited and unsolicited advice. In addition, the FSC itself can also put subjects on the agenda of the Joint Meeting.

Questions, suggestions and complaints

The FSR handles student complaints about education and other matters. Many of our initiatives stem from questions, suggestions or complaints from students. It is important for the FSR to know what problems students encounter. For questions, suggestions and complaints, we can be reached via the complaints form on this website or on our own website www.fsrfeweb.nl, and via an email to fsr.sbe@vu.nl. If you have a question you can also take a look at the FAQs.