This is where you can find more info about the candidates of the Union Election 2026. Read more about why you should vote for them and get to know them a bit more.
Please note: The texts are the candidates own and the opinions reflected in them are personal.
The candidates are listed in which order they applied in.
All candidates were asked to answer in total two questions. The first question is a short description of what you want to achieve by joining FUM (Union Council). The second questions were:
As a student, which questions are important to you?
You can see their answers below. Tip: Click on the candidates to get a bigger text.
Next to the candidates’ names you can see what faculty they belong to.
KS = Kultur och samhälle (Culture and Society)
LS = Lärande och samhälle (Education and Society)
TS = Teknologi och samhälle (Technology and Society)
HS = Hälsa och samhälle (Health and Society)

Philipp’ Marra -LS
1. Quality education, students’ rights and health support (mental, sexual). Accessibility and inclusion (LGBTQ, disabled, non-native). New Union house and pub. 2. New Union house SOON! Fun mingles/social events. Improved accessibility for the disabled & neurodiverse. Specific support for the LGBT students. A safe environment for all students. Mental health support and outreach. Health (& sexual health) advice and services: testing, vaccinations, information.

Elin Eriksson – LS
1. I want to be able to stand up for those who don’t dare. I want to succeed in making more voices heard. 2. Health. I want everyone to feel good while they study. I also want the quality of education to improve by listening to students.

Joan Waweru- KS
1. I’m running to represent the student voices and to ensure that our collective university journey is the best it can be. 2. The wellbeing of a student has a direct connection to their success both as students and as individuals. My aim is to ensure the student voices are heard and their needs are prioritized.

Elvira Valta – HS
1. I want to strengthen the voice of students by contributing new and creative ideas that can be implemented, as well as strengthening the student union and increasing student engagement. 2. As a student, I am passionate about the opportunity to influence individual education programmes, but also the university as a whole. It is also important to have a good study environment with good conditions, regardless of who you are, as well as access to help and support when needed.

Shania Amin – TS
1. Continue to be involved for more student influence and gain more experience! 2. Student issues and influence, raise awareness about student life!

Vega Wallin Färje – KS
1. In the Council, I want to help promote the interests and wishes of all students by increasing contact between the council and the students. 2. I want to see greater inclusion within the student union and at the university for LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and vulnerable groups. As a member, I intend to work tirelessly to uphold our ideals of Knowledge, Solidarity, and Inclusion.

Alma Rangström – TS
1. I want to contribute to creating a more responsive union where students’ needs are prioritized and where we work together to build a better environment for everyone at MAU. 2. I want to work to ensure high-quality education and a sustainable study environment. I am passionate about student rights and want to work to make Malmö University an inclusive place where every voice actually makes a difference in decisions.

Marta Husarava – LS
1. I want to achieve greater outreach with the Student Union, e.g. with other organizations, institutions, etc. 2. How can the student union help me grow professionally?

Sneha Chavan – KS
1. Primarily, I would like to represent interest of students at my faculty. Apart from this, I want to learn more about student issues. 2. Good and healthy learning environment, international student perspective on issues, learn more about student union and university administrative structure. Student influence and student engagement in decision-making bodies at MAU.

Ahmed Al Sakeeri – LS
1. To strengthen clarity between the institution and students and contribute my perspectives as a student with visual impairment. 2. As a student, clear communication between the institution and students is important, as misunderstandings can affect examinations. I am also passionate about accessibility and ensuring that everyone feels included, regardless of visual impairment or other needs.

Anna Maria Tarien – KS
1. As a European Studies student, I would like to represent the voices of international students and be involved in decisions regarding student well-being and student life. 2. For me, issues related to student well-being, future (job opportunities) and improving student life are very important. When it comes to well-being, I care about mental health and supporting students in times of need, or even just about helping each other and providing opportunities.

Timon Nuernberger – KS
1. More visibility of the Union, support for student associations, getting a new Union house and student pub, and bridging the language barrier! 2. It has to be easy and accessible for student associations to provide student life, until we get a new Union house and student pub. The Union needs to be more visible in students' lives and stand in for all concerns raised. Let's also bridge the gap between international and Swedish students!

Gaia Freund – KS
1. Open student pub, increase engagement from all students in associations and the union, increase FUM visibility, further include HS and int’l students. 2. Keeping students at the center of our discussions, students need to be the focus of FUM, the reestablishment of the student pub, student associations and their part in uni, inclusion of all of mau’s students in the Union and its activities.

Aaron Monaci – TS
1. I want to strengthen education quality and student rights, and bring forward TS students’ perspectives in FUM. 2. Equal treatment and inclusion are important to me. I want to help create more student activities and events that support career and research opportunities after graduation, help make time at Malmö University memorable and rewarding rather than just a stressful milestone to overcome.

Bella Zino Etoroma – TS
1. I want to add value, including strengthen student voices in wellbeing and inclusion, and help make studies at MAU more supportive and future‑oriented. 2. I care about mental health, support, fair & flexible digital learning, and inclusive environments for international and native students. I want better feedback channels so students don't feel like they are alone/unimportant/voiceless; their experiences actually shape courses, services and campus life.

Adrianna Pieczara – HS
1. Greater accessibility at the university, both physically, psychosocially, and cognitively. A student life for everyone, integration, and inclusion. 2. I am passionate about accessibility and everyone's opportunity to have a fulfilling student life. I want everyone to have the conditions they need to succeed. Inclusion and LGBTQ+ issues are also important to me. Quite simply, a student life for everyone!

Anders Keller – KS
1. My main motivation to be in FUM is to keep working on the student pub and student housing situations. 2. The problems we have with student housing, and the current lack of a student pub, are both affecting Malmö as a student city very negatively, more than the city realizes. I feel these are two of the most important questions to me.

Einar Jonsson – KS
1. I want to try being part of the Student Union in a more administrative role, as well as challenge myself in order to gain experience. 2. For me, it is important to be able to discuss things outside the corridors of opinion, not just within them.

Kamand Aminoroaya – KS
1. As an international student in Malmö university, I would like to promote different ideas and activities for students to feel engaged. 2. Being an international student has given me the opportunity to understand that students require diverse educational and recreational programs that not only foster a sense of belonging but also enable them to gain knowledge. My goal is to make student life more enjoyable and enriching for students.

Marianna Wróblewska – KS
1. I am already engaged in the Union and associations. I want share fresh ideas & use my communication background to make KS students heard. 2. I want a transparent student representation, with a clear communication. I care about creating a space with strong cooperation between students, the union, & the university to ensure decisions reflect real student needs. I also want to focus on students mental health.

Ieva Ramanauskaite – KS
1. Working for a more engaging, inclusive, and fun student life where students feel heard and involved. 2. As a student, I care a lot about student life and feeling part of a community. I want more students to feel welcome, involved and excited to take part, both socially and in student representation.

Julie Inksmith – KS
1. I not only want to represent students and give them a voice to shape their studies, but I aspire to strengthen our sense of community and belonging. 2. All of them. I cannot pick which ones are the most important. I just want every student to feel that whatever they need, academic help, creative outlets or social events, the union can say: we've got you. Nothing beats a strong community that gives everyone the space to feel like they belong.

Agni Souzana Tsala – KS
1. I aim to contribute to student decisions, share diverse ideas from various viewpoints, encourage progress, and uphold respect for Swedish culture. 2. Injustice has no place in student life. The institution must continuously improve to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in every decision. At the same time, unity is not only structural but a shared moral responsibility that we all must uphold together within our academic community.

Aleksandra Krstic – KS
1. Being a part of FUM entails standing for students’ Influence, giving power to their voices and executing plans. I’ll fight for what is their right! 2. YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND! Student Housing, student Workspace, Health & Wellness are things that need immediate attention, but also Fika, Pub and Fun. I will stand by you and for your Influence, I will give your Voice Power and I will Execute Action Plans. Let me Fight for what is your Right. SAY YES!
