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Meet your student representatives in the Political Science Programme Committees

26 October 2026

Dear students at the Institute of Political Science,

We are pleased to introduce your new student representatives for the bachelor’s and master’s Programme Committees! They were elected in early October and will represent your interests throughout the upcoming academic year.

Edi de Vries, student member of the Programme Board (studentlid.pol@fsw.leidenuniv.nl)

Bachelor’s representatives

Dear Bachelor students,

We would like to introduce ourselves to you as the new members of the Political Science Bachelor’s Programme Committee! From left to right, we are Sven Jonkers (NIP), Elise Mintjens (NIP), Antonina Basarab (IRO), and Giona Destefani (IRO).

Our role is to represent your voices, ideas, and concerns to the Programme Board of Political Science. Together, we are already making sure that your feedback is heard and turned into real change. We will work towards smoother and less stressful examination processes, better content and organisation of lectures and teaching materials, good communication with lecturers and instructors, and a high-quality programme that is accessible to all students, whether you live in Leiden, The Hague or travel a long way to get there.

We would love to hear from you throughout the year. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns regarding your courses or the programme, feel free to reach out to any of us! You can do so by e-mail (students_bsc_pc@fsw.leidenuniv.nl), Instagram (@olc_political_science), or simply coming up to us directly during lectures, events, in the common rooms, or in the corridors in Leiden and The Hague. Follow us on Instagram and keep an eye out for opportunities to share your feedback on your academic experiences! We are here to support you and are honoured to represent you this year!

Master’s representatives

Dear Master students,

We would like to introduce ourselves as your new student representatives on the Political Science Master’s programme committee. From left to right, we are Fay Ekinci (NECD), Mattheos Pashiourtides (D&R), and Fabio Maurits (D&R).

Our role this year is to represent your voices, ideas and concerns to the Programme Board. We want to make sure your feedback is not only heard but also translated into practical improvements to our study programs. We will work towards stronger cooperation between the different specialisations in Leiden and The Hague, clearer (AI) regulations, and an open and transparent relationship between students and the Institute.

We would love to hear from you throughout the year. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns regarding your courses or the programme, or if you have any practical problems studying at Leiden University, feel free to reach out to any of us directly!

Contact

Contact details of the student members:

› Programme Committees Political Science

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