Student government and participation
To make sure you as students are heard, we have created an environment in which students can share their vision and worries with the GSLS. In the Educational Committee (EC) and Board of Studies (BoS), students are represented. Students who are part of a committee are also a member of the Life Sciences Representatives.
Educational committee
The Educational Committee (EC) safeguards the quality of education across all GSLS Master’s programmes. By reviewing course content, student feedback, and teacher input, the EC works to ensure high academic standards, effective teaching, and student satisfaction.
Students in the EC
- Elfie Moesker (vice-chair), MSc. I&I
- Lieke van den Burg, MSc. SBM
- Maria Charalampous, MSc. NSCN
- Barbora Valis, MSc. I&I
- Bianca Mascarenhas, MSc. MCLS
- Valentine Jansen, MSc. CSDB
- Sam Wennekes, MSc. HENV
Want to know more? Read more about the Educational committee.
Life Sciences Representatives
The LSR is a student initiative dedicated to advocating for the interests and rights of all master's students of the Graduate School of Life Sciences. The LSR consists of at least one master's students of every programme.
Functions of the LSR
- Advocate for students interest
- Facilitate communication
- Address students concerns
- Fill student positions
- Recruit new members
Examples of initiatives the LSR has been involved in
- The SEED (Supervisor Expectations & Evaluation Dialogue) tool: a tool designed to improve communication and expectations between students and supervisors.
- The GSLS Buddy Programme: connecting new students with experienced peers.
- PIE (Professional Identity Education) course: a course helping students to develop a professional identity during their studies.
Board of Studies
The deans of the Faculties of Science, Medical Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine lead the GSLS. The Board of Studies advises them and handles day-to-day decisions, under the responsibility of the GSLS director.
Student in the BoS
E.N. Wiesner, BSc; MSc student
Faculty council
The Faculty Council represents students and staff in official discussions with the dean on key faculty matters and decisions. It holds the right to advise or give consent on several of the dean’s proposals.
Want to know more? Read more about the Faculty Councils.
University council
The University Council is the central representative body of Utrecht University. The Council serves the interests of students and staff.
More information is available: University Council.