Student participation
Joining a participational body offers you the opportunity reflect on and discuss important issues. There are several bodies you can join as a student. Make your voice heard and contribute to the future of Radboud University.
Elections September/October 2024
In the September/October edition of the student elections, only faculty bodies are eligible for election. Check which bodies are eligible for election within your faculty in the election news item.
For the election period starting September 2024 the planning is as follows:
- 9 to 22 September: electoral register check
- 23 to 27 September: candidacy period, NB: no extension is possible
- 7 to 13 October: voting period
- 15 October: results will be available
More info on the elections of Sept/Oct 2024
Student participation is important
Student participation ensures that the voice of our students is represented throughout the university. This gives you, as a student, an indirect say in decisions made at our university. You can also apply as a candidate and become a participation member. This allows you to directly influence and contribute your ideas to the future of Radboud University.
In recent years, for example, student participation has ensured that...
- ...free menstrual products are available in most gender-neutral toilets.
- ...everyone has access to free water taps.
- ...signs have been put up so you know who to contact if you feel (socially) unsafe on campus.
- ...there is an extra focus on sustainability in the form of second-hand clothing markets and other initiatives.
- ...study programmes pay more attention to personal and professional development so that you are better prepared for work life.
Participational bodies
University Student Council
Every year, a select group of students forms the University Student Council (USC). They are responsible for overseeing and contributing to the policies of our university. The USC represents the interests of students and has consent and advisory rights.
Themes: education quality, budget, student welfare, social safety, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability
Consults with: Works Council and Executive Board
Duration: 1 year
Election period: May/June
Faculty Student Council
Each faculty has its own Faculty Student Council (FSC). As a member of the FSC, you consult and advise on a wide range of issues that affect your faculty. You also participate in discussions about educational content and other faculty-wide themes.
Themes: education policy, direction, facilities and amenities, internationalisation, ICT
Consults with: Works Council and Faculty Board
Duration: 1 year
Election period: May/June
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee (PC) issues advice on important educational issues for a specific programme. That is why each programme has its own PC. The committee helps to safeguard the quality of education by making recommendations to improve the quality of teaching and education at the university.
Themes: evaluating courses and the Examination and Education Regulations (EER), innovation
Consults with: Faculty Board
Duration: 1 year
Election period: May/June and September
More about faculty participation
Each faculty also has its own page where you can read about the Faculty Student Council, who the student assessors are and how to contact your PC, among other things.
Student Assessors
The Student Assessors are members of the faculty board and represent the student’s perspective. The Student Assessors are also in contact with all other bodies in the faculty relating to students and keep them involved and up-to-date.
Meeting with other bodies
University Joint Assembly
During the University Joint Assembly (UGV), students and employees discuss university-wide topics with the Executive Board. The UGV assembly’s agenda includes matters that relate to general and strategic policy. Agendas and meeting minutes of the UGV can be viewed by students and staff.
Faculty Joint Assembly
Each faculty has a Faculty Joint Assembly (FGV), which is where the Faculty Student Council and the Representative Council confer with the Faculty Board. The FGV assembly’s agenda includes matters that relate to educational policy and the faculty’s facilities.
Contact information
Questions about student participation? Please contact the Official Employee Participation Secretary.