Candidates 2026
- #1 Pepijn Sars

I want the Radboud University to work with and for students to create a safe, sustainable, and inclusive environment for everybody on campus.
The Radboud University should be a beacon of hope and knowldege. Sustainability and inclusivity are necessary to ensure the university is a safe and enjoyable place to socialise and study, now and in the future.
- #2 Lara Verdam

For a fair university that is not afraid to stand up for human rights, climate justice and animal ethics
- #3 Jennifer Kristy Utomo

Green+ is the party for sustainability, inclusivity, animal rights and social safety.
I am beyond delighted to be a part of a party which core values aligns so much with mine. Becoming a candidate is my initial steps in making a difference on things I can not accept. I aspire to be the voice of those who are silenced. There is no planet B!
- #4 Ena van der Kolm

- #5 Poroshat Alizadeh Jahaghi

True inclusion means no one feels left out ; not people, not animals, not our environment. Building a greener, more ethical campus starts with all of us.
Green+ is the party for sustainability, inclusivity, animal rights and social safety. I would like to see Radboud university advocate more for sustainibility, animal ethics, inclusion and diversity. A truly inclusive campus cares for everyone and I’ve seen how feeling left out might stop people to thrive.
- #6 Ellenmarijn Revenberg

Building a greener campus and stronger student community for everyone.
I’m running for Green+ because I want to help make Radboud University a more sustainable and socially supportive campus where student wellbeing, equal opportunities, and environmental responsibility are central, and I want to represent students by listening to their concerns and turning them into meaningful change.
- #7 Geertje Kik

- #8 Jarmo van Dam

I want a university that sets a positive example for society and serves as a safe, welcoming space for students on campus.
Green+ is the party for sustainability, inclusivity, animal rights and social safety. I want Radboud to take its position as an advocate of innovation and encompass sustainability and social safety as a basis from which to live in the world as part of nature, instead of on top. Green+ has embraced this mindset for me. Radboud should be a safe haven for all students to study without worry and show compassion for all forms of life.
- #9 Bianca Victoria Sarasak

- #10 Aaron Rupflin

I would like a University that gets rid of animal abuse in any form.
I would like to imporove the Universities efforts regarding animal ethics and sustainability, as there is still a lot to be desired. Additionally, University, should be a save haven where nobody has to fear discrimination or being unsafe.
- #11 Anouk Smits

As a Biology student, I believe that even as individuals we can make a difference by standing up for what we believe is right. That’s why I’m running with Green+ — to contribute to a more sustainable, inclusive, and just university.
I’ve been an active member of AGREEn for some time now, working alongside others who care deeply about environmental and social change. I’ve also volunteered in healthcare, which has taught me the importance of empathy, responsibility, and community.
In my free time, I enjoy all kinds of arts and crafts — from woodcarving to painting.
- #12 Naomi Smolenaers

For a more accessible campus.
Green+ is the party for sustainability, inclusivity, animal rights and social safety.
Over the past few years, I have been a USC member for Green+, held various positions on the board of my study association DVN, and been an active member at VSA Nijmegen. Through these experiences, I have learned much about how the university works and how much work still needs to be done when it comes to making our university inclusive and accessible to all students.
I believe that all students should be able to enjoy their time as a student and participate fully in university life without unnecessary hindrances as a result of their background or disabilities. To achieve this, we need to make structural changes and we need to focus more on the needs of our student community. I would like to contribute to that change with Green+.
I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Linguistics and Communication Sciences. Outside of my studies, I enjoy reading (fantasy) books, being creative, and playing board games with friends.
- #13 Lize van der Gulden

Our education should better equip us to respond to and navigate the changing and increasingly violent and unstable world around us.
Green+ is the party for sustainability, inclusivity, animal rights and social safety.
I believe that the university should offer high quality education that inspires students to think curiously and critically, and prepares them to navigate our changing and increasingly violent and unstable world. The university should resist the dehumanization of education solely focused on productivity, grades, and delivering graduates for the labour market.
In the USC, I advocated for climate education for all students, declaring the climate emergency, and changing Radboud’s general 6-year vision and strategy to include the university’s critical role and position in society (as opposed to presenting the university as a factory that produces the information that politics requests).
I am currently studying Artificial Intelligence, from a critical perspective. I follow many courses from the Politics, Philosophy and Society (PPS) bachelor, where I better learn to critically analyse this emerging technology. I intend to follow the PPS master. I also studied graphic design at ArtEZ university of the Arts in Arnhem before. In my free time, I tend to be in my vegetable garden, where I not only grow food but also organize and host art events.
- #14 Leia van Veldhoven

A diverse and inclusive university
Green+ is the party for sustainability, inclusivity, animal rights and social safety. Throughout my student life i keep noticing how much you can gain from including all different types of students and people – we can all learn so much from different kind of humans, and I feel like we all deserve an equal seat at the table (or USC). I have not yet been active in Green+ yet, however currently I’m the external affairs officer at SPiN.
- #15 Beertje de Ridder

I’m committed to contributing to a sustainable and inclusive campus where everyone feels safe and welcome.
Green+ is the party for sustainability, inclusivity, animal rights and social safety. Within my years as an active student in different associations, I have been committed to create a more socially safe, inclusive and sustainable enviroment for students at Radboud University.
As a board member at N.K.S.W. Kompanio, I helped with writing a code of conduct and hosted multiple fully plant based activities! With a spot in the USC, Green+ is able to advocate for these important values and can have an influence on policies at Radboud University to create a more sustainable, socially safe and inclusive enviroment for students and animals!
I am currently finishing up my bachelor’s in Psychology. I have been active in Green+ and VSA Nijmegen for the past years. Currently, I am the Chief of Activities and Vice-Chair of N.K.S.W. Kompanio, the umbrella association of the social science faculty.
