Students running for the faculty councils
Get informed - get elected - have your say!
On this page we introduce you to the candidates.
Department 1
Election profile of Lisa Marie Weinacht
| Name of the candidate: | Weinacht, Lisa |
| Departments: | Department 1 - Management, Controlling, HealthCare |
| Age: | 24 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I would like to be a member of the Faculty Council and the Senate to represent the interests of students. Students should be able to make suggestions and provide feedback and I would like to represent these in the committees. The direct exchange with lecturers should be strengthened. |
| What I would like to change at the university I would like to change at the university: | I would like to work towards improving study conditions, for example with regard to working student jobs or other jobs on the side. Students should be more involved in processes. |
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Election profile of Jonas Kljajic
| Name of the candidate: | Kljajic, Jonas |
| Department: | FB1/BMC/3rd semester |
| Age: | 21 |
| Therefore I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I would like to address the suggestions of my fellow students with the professors in direct exchange and maintain communication, which is why I am running for a place on the faculty council. |
| What I would like to change at the university I would like to change at the university: | I would like to promote cooperation between companies and the university in order to give students more insight into practical work. I would also like to increase the range of sports on offer at the university. |
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Election profile of Sarah Götz
| Name of the candidate: | Goetz, Sarah |
| Departments: | FB I / BIM / 1 |
| Age: | 29 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I would like to stand for election because I care about our student community. I listen, take concerns seriously and always have an open ear. It's important to me that we don't just talk about problems, but actually work together to find solutions. I like to put my money where my mouth is and have the necessary drive to actively promote change. |
| What I want to change at the university I would like to change at the university: | I would like to bring in the concerns of the students more strongly and further improve the study conditions. |
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Election profile of Omar Battaglini
| Name of the candidate: | Battaglini, Omar |
| Departments: | FB1/BIM/3rd semester |
| Age: | 23 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I want to have an open ear for people from my degree programs so that every concern is heard. That's why I would like to stand for election to the Faculty Council. |
| Students should feel comfortable and receive extra support for concerns or difficulties, such as tutorials. The exchange between students should grow through events such as a soccer tournament. | |
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Electoral profile of Raazia Nawaz
| Name of the candidate: | Nawaz, Raazia |
| Departments: | FB1/Health Economics/1st semester |
| Age: | 22 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I want to have a say instead of just watching. I want to strengthen the students' voice and initiate change. |
| What I want to change at the university at the university: | More clear information, less chaos. More exchange, less "nobody knows". A campus where everyone really feels seen. |
| My campaign slogan: | Real. Open. For all of us. |
Election profile of Kim Koch
| Name of the candidate: | Cook, Kim |
| Departments: | Master Sustainable Management - 1st semester |
| Age: | 28 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I think it's important that students get involved in decisions at the university. If we don't do this, we can't complain if something doesn't go the way we would like it to. I was already involved in this area during my Bachelor's degree and I find it very exciting what insights you can gain from this. |
| What I would like to change at the university would like to change: | As this is my first semester at the university, I can't say for sure yet. But I'm sure a few things will come up over time. |
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Electoral profile of Lukas Walter
| Name of the candidate: | Walter, Lukas |
| Departments: | Department 1 - Management, Controlling, HealthCare |
| Age: | 21 |
| Why I would like to stand for election for election: | In the past year, I have already been able to actively participate as a member of the Senate and the Faculty Council. During this time, I gained a lot of valuable experience in order to represent the interests of students in the committees in the best possible way. It is very important to me to continue to contribute to the further development of our university and to ensure that all students feel completely at home on campus and at the university. |
| What I would like to change at the university I would like to change at the university: | I would like to work towards making communication between students, teaching staff and administration more open and transparent. It is also important to me that student needs, whether in terms of learning spaces, campus life or study organization, are given greater consideration. My goal is a university where everyone feels heard, supported and motivated. |
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Election profile of Fritz Glück
| Name of the candidate: | Luck, Fritz |
| Departments: | Department 1 - Management, Controlling, HealthCare |
| Age: | 23 |
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| My election slogan: | With luck, we can do it. |
Election profile of Atiye Dogan
| Name of the candidate: | Dogan, Atiye |
| Departments: | FB1/BIM/5 |
| Age: | 20 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I would like to get involved to actively represent the interests of students and help shape the further development of our university. It is important to me that students are involved in decision-making processes and that their perspectives are heard. Thanks to my degree in International Management and my practical experience in project management and HR, I have a talent for organization, a sense of responsibility and ambition. I would like to use these skills to actively shape the work of the Senate in a solution-oriented way. |
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| My campaign slogan: | From ideas to solutions - together for our university. |
Election profile of Ranim Salam
| Name of the candidate: | Salam, Ranim |
| Departments: | FB1/ BIM/ 5 semester |
| Age: | 21 |
| Therefore I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I want to play an active role in ensuring that students' voices are heard and that we continue to develop our university together. As a committed, communicative and responsible person, it is important to me to build bridges between students, teaching staff and the administration. It is particularly important to me that decisions are made transparently and that we students are more involved in processes. Through my previous experience at university and my work in HR at SAP, I have developed a good sense of where challenges lie and how they can be tackled constructively. |
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| My election slogan: | "Because having a say is better than complaining." |
Sandra Kloos
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Election profile of Lina Shrif
| Name of the candidate: | Shrif, Lina |
| Departments: | Department 1/ International Business Administration SP. Management/ 1st semester |
| Age: | 20 |
| Therefore I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I would like to stand for election because I would like to make a positive contribution. As an open and committed person, I would like to contribute ideas to improve everyday student life. |
| What I would like to change at the university I would like to change at the university: | I want to ensure that we have at least one more reason to want to spend more time on campus. Above all, I want to strengthen the openness to break new ground and generally ensure that students continue to feel heard. |
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Election profile of Luis Gallei
| Name of the candidate: | Gallei, Luis |
| Departments: | Department 1 - Management, Controlling, HealthCare |
| Age: | 21 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I would like to be involved in the Student Senate because the interests and needs of my fellow students are close to my heart. As part of the Senate, I have the opportunity to actively participate in decisions that affect our everyday student life and our future. It is important to me to promote transparency, strengthen communication between students and university management and develop constructive solutions to current challenges. By getting involved in the Senate, I can help to ensure that our voices are heard and that we achieve positive change together. |
| What I would like to change at the university I would like to change at the university: | I would like to be involved in the Senate to make the university fit for the future. My goal is to promote the integration of AI in education and administration - for example through intelligent learning assistants and the introduction of a platform where students can share knowledge and tips from higher semesters. This is how we promote innovation, networking and modern learning. |
| My election slogan: | Your vote for digital and social innovation! |
Department 2
Election profile of Anton Pütz
| Name of the candidate: | Pütz, Anton |
| Departments: | Department 2 - Marketing and Human Resources Management |
| Age: | 19 |
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| What I would like to change at the university would like to change: | I don't think people should make empty promises, but rather respond to your specific wishes and needs. Therefore, I am always open to your concerns, wishes and concerns, and I would like to share the following with you for the sake of transparency: Optimization of the current canteen and completion of the new one. |
| My election slogan: | No empty promises, just your wishes! |
Election profile of Sam Bartels
| Name of the candidate: | Bartels, Sam |
| Departments: | Department 2 - Marketing and Human Resource Management |
| Age: | 20 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | Hi, I want to stand for election because I want to do what a representative should do: represent. The ideas of us students. I think the role of the representative is often misunderstood. In my opinion, it shouldn't be about pushing through a personal agenda, as the second question addresses, but about listening, picking up on moods, understanding them and taking them to the Faculty Council to represent them there as an interest. I see myself in the role of someone who pools our feelings and interests in dialog and stands up for what we all consider important and demand together. |
| What I would like to change at the university I would like to change at the university: | It is particularly important to me that the exchange between us students, the student representatives and the Faculty Council remains lively, honest and at eye level, is constantly expanded and improved where possible. Only if it is clear what is important to us as a community can we make a difference together and make our everyday life at the university as pleasant as possible. |
| My election slogan: | Departure. |
Election profile of Alexander Christian Bender
| Name of the candidate: | Bender, Alexander Christian |
| Departments: | Department 2 - Marketing and Human Resources Management |
| Age: | 20 |
| Why I would like to stand for election for election: | I want to represent your interests in the Department of Marketing and Human Resource Management and ensure that your concerns are heard in the Department Council meetings. |
| What I would like to change at the university at the university: | I collect your feedback in the Department and pass it on to implement improvements together. |
| My election slogan: | Your voice in the Department! |
Electoral profile of Ege Engin
| Name of the candidate: | Engin, Ege |
| Departments: | Department 2 - Marketing and Human Resources Management |
| Age: | 20 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | Through my experience during my studies, I have learned how important the exchange between students, lecturers and practice partners is. That's why I want to get involved in the Faculty Council in order to actively represent the interests of all students and incorporate their perspectives into decision-making processes. I believe it is important to continuously improve study conditions and to strengthen the university as a place of dialog, motivation and shared growth. |
| What I would like to change at the university I would like to change at the university: | I would like to make communication between students, teaching staff and practice partners more open and direct. I think it is important that feedback is incorporated more strongly into decision-making processes and that students are actively involved in the further development of the Department. I would also like to work towards promoting practical and innovative forms of learning and intensifying the exchange between the different fields of study. Through my dual studies, I bring a practice-oriented and entrepreneurial perspective that I would like to incorporate into the work of the Faculty Council. |
| My election slogan: | Strong together - for more exchange, transparency and cohesion. |
Electoral profile of Hedwig Kniel
| Name of the candidate: | Kniel, Hedwig |
| Departments: | Department 2 - Marketing and Human Resources Management |
| Age: | 19 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | As a first semester student, I see our university with completely new eyes. I'm a breath of fresh air and have the fresh motivation to tackle student concerns from the ground up. I'm here to ensure better organization and more transparency. Support me in bringing this new perspective to the committees! |
| What I want to change at the university I would like to change: | I want the interests and wishes of students to be better represented. In particular, I would like to give first-year students a smooth start to the semester |
| My election slogan: | Want a lot? Vote for Kniel! |
Election profile of Pauline Sommer
| Name of the candidate: | Summer, Pauline |
| Departments: | Department 2 - Marketing and Human Resource Management |
| Age: | 20 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | Students should feel represented and know that their opinion counts. I would like to be a contact person who you can turn to with ideas, concerns or questions. My goal is to help ensure that the student council is perceived as the voice of the students and that we can make a difference together. |
| What I want to change at the university would like to change: | I would like to see communication between the student council and students become more open and tangible. Many people don't even know what happens in the student council or how they can get involved. We could use social media and small campaigns to make student life more visible. Especially during Freshers' Week with more opportunities to get to know each other and network. It would also be nice to have a platform where students can exchange ideas and form study groups. That way, the student council is perceived as part of a lively community that strengthens togetherness. |
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Louis Burckel
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Electoral profile of Ignaz Jung
| Name of the candidate: | Young, Ignaz |
| Departments: | Department 2 - B.Sc. Business Psychology - 3rd semester |
| Age: | 23 |
| Therefore I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I have been actively involved in university life since the beginning of my studies. I have already been a member of the Faculty Council and the Senate and initiated the establishment of a student council. I want to make sure that the students' voiceis really heard in the Senate and in the student council. This is particularly important to me:
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Electoral profile of Elora Pohl
| Name of the candidate: | Pohl, Elora |
| Departments: | FB 2/ IBM East Asia/ 7th semester |
| Age: | 22 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I am running because I see the university not only as a place of learning, but also as a community that we students can actively shape. Through my commitment, I would like to help ensure that the Department's decisions reflect the needs of students more closely. Through my experience in the student parliament, I know how important it is for students to have a say. I would also like to represent the East Asia Institute to the rest of the university. |
| With my experience from various student projects, such as the StuPa, and my interest in university policy issues, I would like to contribute to the future-oriented development of our Department | |
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Election profile of Fabian Riemenschneider
| Name of the candidate: | Riemenschneider, Fabian |
| Departments: | Department 2 / B. A. Marketing |
| Age: | 22 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | Because I consider active student participation in university decisions and an open exchange between members of the university to be very important and would like to actively promote this in order to continuously improve the university for all its members. On the Faculty Council, I would like to actively represent the interests of the student body and make your concerns, wishes and suggestions for improvement heard. |
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Department 3
Electoral profile of Luka Abbentheren
| Name of the candidate: | Abbentheren, Luka |
| Departments: | Department 3 / Business Administration sp. Finance / 5th semester |
| Age: | 21 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | It is important to stand up for the interests of the students. This is the only way this university can continue to develop and improve. |
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| My election slogan: | Vote for a university we can be proud of! |
Election profile of Divine Dongmo Dongho
| Name of the candidate: | Dongmo Dongho, Divine |
| Departments: | Department 3 - Services and Consulting |
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| Therefore I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | Why are students not interested in student life on campus? Why do many of them feel unconcerned about it, even though everything is designed so that we can study in a relaxed manner? In my opinion, we need to make student activities more attractive for students. Therefore, I would like to be part of the team that will change everything. |
| What I would like to change at the university would like to change: | I would like to make the activities on campus even more dynamic and attractive for students. |
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Zidane Sakou Takou
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Electoral profile of Lukas Jung
| Name of the candidate: | Young, Lukas |
| Departments: | Business administration, focus on finance 5th semester |
| Age: | 21 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | With my previous involvement in the Faculty Council (2024) and the Student Parliament (2025), I have already been able to gain valuable insights into university policy work and actively contribute to improvements. I would now like to use this experience to continue to ensure that students' concerns are heard and represented. I not only bring specialist knowledge, but also team spirit, a sense of responsibility and a clear vision for a modern, open and future-oriented university. |
| What I want to change at the university at the university: | I am committed to the continuous development of our university in order to sustainably improve the student experience. One focus for me is on modernizing the technological infrastructure - in other words, improving hardware, software and digital learning resources. Innovative approaches should make teaching processes more efficient and better prepare students for the world of work. I also want to further promote transparency and communication within the university. Open communication strengthens the sense of community and enables everyone to actively participate in decision-making processes. Clear and comprehensible structures should further increase trust and participation. My goal is a university that lives progress, openness and cohesion. |
| My election slogan: | For a strong voice and a future full of opportunities. |
Kaan Kilic
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Roberto Berati
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Aziz, Ahad
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Solmaria Siam Diaz
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Fynn Langer
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Leon Gusej
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Department 4
Election profile of Johannes Geißler
| Name of the candidate: | Geissler, Johannes |
| Departments: | Department 4 - Social and Health Services |
| Age: | 25 |
| Why I would like to stand for election for election: | I am running for senator again because the interests of our students are powerfully represented. Our Department of Social Affairs & Health deserves a clear voice in the university committees that takes action. I want to ensure that our concerns continue to be addressed and critically examined. |
| What I want to change at the university I would like to change at the university: | I want to advocate for us as students from all Departments to have a common room, which we deserve. The university should also be a community-giving space. Another pressing issue is the acute lack of affordable housing in Ludwigshafen. Despite many discussions, there has been little progress so far. Together with other Departments, I want to work on a well thought-out plan that puts pressure on Studierendenwerk Vorderpfalz and makes clear, realistic demands. |
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Electoral profile of Jessica Kuhn
| Name of the candidate: | Kuhn, Jessica |
| Departments: | Department 4 - Social and Health Services |
| Age: | 24 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | The Department Council is an important way to get information about what is going on in the Department and to represent the views of the student body. |
| What I would like to change at the university would like to see: | - Better dissemination of information and transparency - Focus on studyability: compatibility with work, family and private life - Course content should focus on skills development |
Election profile of Hannah Franken
| Name of the candidate: | Franken, Hannah |
| Departments: | FB4 / Bachelor Social Work / 3rd semester |
| Age: | 22 |
| Why I would like to stand for election to stand for election: | I would like to stand for election because I really enjoy being actively involved in the structures of our university. I have been an enthusiastic member of the student council since my first semester and would now like to participate at a further level in the form of the departmental council. |
| What I would like to change at the university I would like to change at the university: | I would like to be involved in making the university a place where students take center stage and find a place with their different realities of life. It is important to me to take a critical and reflective approach to existing power structures. I also want our university to be perceived as an actor in a social structure and to discuss the role it plays in this. |
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