NovUM FPN
Our academic success, as FPN students, depends not only on motivation and studying hard; clear demands, accessible support and manageable daily student life also play an important role.
As Psychology and Brain Science students, we experience these challenges every day. This is why we are running: to improve our faculty and student well-being by pushing for practical changes and building on ongoing work already put forth by current NovUM representatives.
1. Clearer Communication and Expectations – we will push for better-organized information, transparent assessment criteria, and clear requirements regarding GPA and ECTS
2. Well-being and Accessibility As a Given – we support smoother accommodation for students with disabilities and chronic conditions, as well as more opportunities for mental health support
3. Sustainability in Everyday Student Life – we will advocate for more affordable, plant-based, and allergy-friendly food options
4. Integration and Belonging For Everyone – we will advocate for information starter-packs for new students, clearer housing and daily life guidance, and more accessible language-learning resources
5. A Representation That Follows Through – our commitment is to carry forward the work already begun and ensure every voice reaches the table
We strive to be a representation that listens carefully, acts concretely, and works for realistic improvements that make FPN clearer, fairer, and easier to navigate for everyone.
If you want to see change, don’t just hope for it – vote for it!
Eliante Martha
Hi there! I’m a second-year BSc Brain Science student. I advocate for:
- Improved communication. Given in a concise and timely manner;
- Activities, e.g. workshops and expos, that engage FPN students with opportunities to grow professionally and that offer creative outlets;
- Support that is not a one-size-fits-all;
- An approachable liaison between students and the Faculty Board that gets back to you.
Plus, with me in FC BS students will have a representative, that knows what it’s like to be a part of the bachelor, looking out for their interests.
Feel free to come and talk to me for more info :)
Amishi Anand
Hi, I'm a first year Psychology BSc student. Hi! I look forward to making the university a welcoming environment for everyone and working in collaboration with students to understand their needs, and bring the change they want to see. Some of my key goals are creating a more integrative environment for international students, providing more opportunities for students based on their future career aspirations as well as mental health and wellbeing.
Sofi Tirana
BSc Psychology student and your current NovUM Faculty Council Representative, running for my second year in 2026–2027.
What I am working on:
• Easily accessible information - a clear resource covering expectations, grading, GPA and master’s pathways, in progress with the Student Council Journal Team
• Workshops for you - professional development, field exposure and Dutch culture and language integration
• Accessible research and internships - the faculty should actively help students find and access opportunities and more inclusive research studies
• Spread workload - better regulation of deadlines and tasks across periods so neither students nor staff are overwhelmed
Blanka Molnár
Nikola Nikolov
Hello everyone! I’m Nikola, a 19-year-old first-year Psychology Bachelor student. During my time at university, I’ve noticed several concerns about our programme’s structure, unclear communication, and a lack of a sense of belonging. These issues significantly impact student well-being and go against the supportive environment our university should foster. That’s why I’m running for Faculty Council. I believe these problems are solvable, and I’m committed to advocating for change.
If you want to see real change, don’t just hope for it—vote for it!
Siana Kolevska
BSc Psychology student running with NovUM for the FPN Faculty Council in 2026–2027.
What I am working on:
- Transparent assessment and clearer expectations – clearer information on grading, feedback, programme requirements, and how programmatic assessment is translated into final results.
- Better workload balance and accessible support – stronger coordination of deadlines and workload across courses, more accessible mental health support, and clearer, fairer accommodations for students with different needs.
- A more inclusive and student-friendly FPN – stronger integration between Dutch and international students, more practical guidance and communication, and better-quality, more affordable, and more inclusive food options on campus.