Are you ready for a new step in your student life? Do you want to be involved in the policy process of WUR? And do you want to represent active students in Wageningen? Then VeSte is looking for you!

VeSte is a party in the Student Council which was founded in 1997. VeSte is an abbreviation of ‘Verenigde Studenten’ which means ‘United Students’. The Student Council has, as stated by law, powerful rights to influence university policies, for instance concerning facilities, regulations or budgets. These rights imply that we have influence on the decision making at WUR at different levels of the organization.

VeSte is committed to stimulate broad academic development by maintaining and improving the quality of education, student facilities and the possibility to do extracurricular activities. VeSte stimulates the WUR to facilitate students to develop themselves within and besides their studies. VeSte represents the active students and works in a pragmatic way. The tasks of a VeSte member are not only to stay in touch with the active students, but also to implement the active students’ opinion in dealing with the university’s policies on the highest level and stay up-to-date about national developments.

A year in VeSte gives you the opportunity to develop many skills through trainings, organizing events and gaining experience in actively taking part in the policy processes of a large professional organisation. As a member of the Student Council you receive an official university certificate as substantiation of these acquired skills and experience at the end of the year. Besides that, you will get to know many interesting people, not only here in Wageningen but throughout the country, and have a lot of fun!

We are looking for students who:

  • Are motivated
  • Would like to work in a diverse team
  • Are rooted in student life
  • Want to learn how to plan and prioritize
  • Have a critical eye
  • Have ideas how to improve the university
  • Are pro-active and pragmatic in their approach

If you are interested in becoming a VeSte faction member you join the interest lunches on the 24th of January and the 28th of February. Furthermore, the Student Council organizes a lunch on the 19th of January with the Rector Magnificus, Arthur Mol, for those who are interested in joining the Student Council. We are looking for students interested in doing a fulltime board year in the academic year 2023-2024 to represent all active students of WUR. You can apply now by sending your CV, motivation letter and two references in English to veste@wur.nl. You can always contact us if you have any questions!