In this series of blog posts, we’ll be asking three questions to the leaders of student parties standing for election to the University Student Council (USC), to help you decide who deserves your vote.
Studentenvakbond AKKU introduces itself
Still not sure who to vote for in the student elections?
In this blog post, Jules Gribling, Studentenvakbond AKKU's lead candidate, introduces his party and tells you about their key priorities for the coming academic year.
Name of party: Studentenvakbond AKKU
Lead candidate: Jules Gribling
Number of candidates on list: 10
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Who is Studentenvakbond AKKU and what do you stand for?
At our core, we are a union for all students in Nijmegen, through which we advocate for the rights of all students, amongst other things. We believe a fair and affordable university is very important. Everyone should be able to study here without accumulating a large student debt. We also campaign to improve your rights as a student, such as a third exam opportunity if you are unable to sit your exam due to circumstances beyond your control.
What are your three main priorities for the coming year?
- Third exam opportunity in cases of force majeure
- Independence from Big Tech
- Affordable sports and food on campus
Why should students vote for you?
The AKKU student union stands up for absolutely all students. It doesn’t matter to us how active you are as a student or where you live; our election manifesto contains positions for every type of student. AKKU has a deeply rooted sense of justice, which is why we place such a high priority on issues like sustainability and equality. Studying at our university is truly wonderful, but it can sometimes feel unfair. AKKU wants to make Radboud a great place for everyone.
About the elections
Elections for student representation will take place again from 18 to 22 May 2026. You can vote for the University Student Council (USR), Faculty Student Councils (FSR) and programme committees (OLC). Want to find out more about the other parties? Then take a look at the election website.
