This is where you can find more info about the candidates of the Union Election 2024. Read more about why you should vote for them and get to know them a bit more. Tip: Click on the candidates to get a bigger text.
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 4 questions. The first question is answered in the turquoise field and it is “What do you want to achieve by being in FUM? (the Union Council). The three remaininq questions were:
2. What is the one thing you would like to improve at Mau?
3. As a student, which questions are important to you?
4. Give us a fun or interesting fact about you!
You can see their answers below.
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
1. Quality education, students' rights and health issues. Accessibility for minority students, (LGBT, disabled, from abroad and more). New Union house. 2. Greater support services for students. An expansion of services for students from the health services: mental health, sexual health and screening and other support. A new Student Union house. 3. More accessibility for the differently-abled. Specific support for the LGBT community. A safe environment for all students. Mental health support and outreach. Health advice and services: testing, vaccinations, information. Sexual health services and testing. Safe and fun mingles. New kår house as soon as possible. 4. I'm a cat whisperer, teaching our young cat tricks, such as using the toilet. I am sociable, and like animals and people, though the animals can be responsive. Plants express their anger by committing suicide on me, so am developing my mental health skills for them. And I cook, mostly Italian and South Asian, though expanding my skills all the time.
Dominik Łuć – KS
1. I am applying because I want help students achieve what they need, and be helpful in their needs. I would like to be the voice of the students. 2. Communication between students and teachers. That’s the main thing. I want students issues to be heard and I want student life to be improved as much as I can, so that studying will be the pleasure and great memory for everyone. 3. Are my issues important for the University? Is my voice being heard? Am I a part of the student community? Am I welcomed in all students events? Am I treated fair in what I am doing? I would like to make students answer yes to all these questions. 4. I am trying to pursue my musical career but It is kinda hard.
Ieva Ramanauskaite – KS
1. I want to continue raising awareness about students rights at university, equality and fair chances for both international students and Swedish ones. 2. I wish to continue improving information about university, students' rights, their communication between students and lecturers, the awareness for the possibilities for both international and Swedish people so everyone could get the best possible experience while being a student at Malmö University. 3. My most important question is - as to how we can improve communication between students and lecturers, while inform about their rights and responsibilities. Another one is how can students experience the best education while at the same time get more chances to try out different activities. 4. I am a creative and helpful to all who faces issues in their life.
Emma Halma – KS
1. I want to actively contribute to shaping student lives and create positive change. 2. I want to improve support services for students and the communication between the students and their academic peers and teachers. I would also like to work for more exposure to globalised experiences to internationalize the university even more. 3. What career development services are provided and how can students provide feedback for improving their student experience? 4. I can trick anyone into thinking I'm Swedish
Sheikh Farid Uddin Ahmmed – HS
1. To create a multinational and diverse platform where every student can share and implement their best practices to grow. 2. I want to work to improve the mental health of MAU students and the student's work environment and give them the best social life with various activities and events. Student-friendly environment in every aspects is my goal. 3. How we can provide student friendly environment and make them feel happy and smile ? How we can create an effective platform for smooth and steady career transition for students? 4. I can not say no to myself to learn interesting thing.
Joan Waweru – KS
1. I am an open-minded individual who is passionate about student life. I would like to contribute in making changes, networking and develop myself. 2. The students learning environment. More silent places to study. 3. Student health is paramount so as to achieve a balance between studies and private life. Motivating students to engage more in different areas of the university. 4. I like to exercise often to maintain a good head space.
Irenee Ishimwe Nzamwita – TS
1. I would like to be more involved in facilitating changes that can help my colleagues have a better, fun and more meaningful study life. 2. The one thing I would like to improve at May would be to organize more out of study activities so that students at mau can interact a bit more than they do now and get to know each other. 3. It would have to be that everyone feels safe, welcomed, included, have fun as they go through their studies and that each student enjoys and gets the most out of their years here at Mau. 4. I like learning new languages and I can speak six, so I always like to meet people from all parts of the world because that means I can still learn a new one.
Noa Haraldsson – KS
1. I want Malmö University to condemn the genocide of Palestinians and to do what the university can to help those affected here. 2. I want to end the hypocrisy. Schools talk about democracy and freedom of expression. But teachers and students are silenced. Universities want to see themselves as apolitical. Universities are very political. They advocate for the status quo. The imperialist system that is responsible for global poverty. 3. I want everyone to have access to a good education and all the material support needed to make it happen, regardless of their background. Course literature is one example. Books are expensive, especially since they are often only partially read in courses. I would like to see an expanded library. 4. -
Samuel Joseph – KS
1. I'll have the opportunity to make a difference on campus and be the voice of my fellow students. Together we create a vibrant university community. 2. Making sure that the student's voices are heard and acted upon is a crucial goal for me as a student council member. Together we can bring about positive change and create an inclusive and thriving university community. 3. What resources are available to help me succeed academically? What steps is the university willing to take to listen and act on the opinions of students? 4. I love to read Sci-Fi novels and comic books. I'm interested in any form of entertainment. I like rock songs . I can do the Usher dance.
Aleksandra Krstic – LS
1. The voice of the Students matters so I'd like to make it even stronger and better! Students are the heart and soul of the university. United we stand! 2. I have previously been a vice president and a FUM member. I would like to continue to represent students and improve their influence I'm dedicated and responsible and would like to discuss students needs and their lives and how we can help support their learning environments so they thrive and feel they matter. 3. Student safety, student health and mental well-being, adequate learning environment, improved student housing and effective transition to the workplace remain hot issues and areas students need support with. should direct our energy and focus on communicating their needs and making changes. 4. I am a ball of energy and a die-hard optimist so it's hard to impossible to break my spirit. I dare anyone prove me wrong.
Alya Elsayed – KS
1. By joining FUM, I aim to elevate student voices, improve the campus community and make our university experience the best it can be. 2. The one thing I would like to improve at Mau is fostering a stronger sense of community through inclusive events, promoting diversity and belonging, helping to form meaningful connections among students and creating more accessible spaces for collaboration and interaction. 3. My priorities as a student include campus inclusivity, student activities, representation and educational quality. My goal is to ensure a vibrant university experience where everyone feels included, creates lasting memories, and receives a top-notch education. 4. Fun fact: As a kid, I was a full-time author, crafting stories straight out of the My Town game (if you know you know). Now everything is buried in some old Instagram posts racking up hundreds of likes from my loyal readers!
Prosper Adzimani – LS
1. I want to influence policy that affects students life. 2. The support International students. I am passionate to see how Mau is working on the issue of learning support, integration and job opportunities for international students in the face of barriers such as language. 3. Learning support, learning environment and integration. 4. I am very affable.
Patricia Mielke – KS
1. I want to make a positive impact representing students in decision making and achieve more participation in all the fun activities the Union offers. 2. I want to improve the visibility of activities organized by the different student associations. There are many activities happening each month, but it is difficult for students to find out about them all in one place. I would like to improve this and get more students involved in being active. 3. For me, questions regarding student rights are the most important, as many small decisions can impact the overall experience all of us have here at university. Be it about the budget of the student union, study program changes or kick off events. 4. Fun fact: My cat´s name is Gränges
Elijah Adeyinka – TS
1. By joining FUM, I aspire to amplify the voices of fellow students, advocating for change on issues that matter most to us. 2. I envision FUM as a vibrant hub for connection, fostering a supportive and inclusive campus community. Fostering Student - Teacher relationship, I want to empower students to thrive academically, socially, and personally. 3. Well-being & Relationships: "How can I manage stress and find balance with my studies?” 4. AY Special: Incurable Optimist, Dangerous Positive fellow.
Ali Giama – KS
1. I would work to increase international students' sense of belonging in Malmö. 2. A better mix of student socialization by increasing the number of activities that allow them to meet each other. I have spaces where people can meet unconditionally. 3. Dear reader, my name is Ali Giama, I have been involved in the creation of the African Association, I have been the secretary of the GPS board. 4. I do my best to include students.
Marco Schivo – TS
1. I would love to bring new and old students together, organise nice activities and maintain our welcoming atmosphere. 2. I would like to improve the connections between students, so everybody will feel connected with everybody and find their little spot in the community. 3. As a student my most important question is about the quality of students life. We are not here just for studying, but for experiencing a multitude of aspects of living these important and decisive years of our life. 4. I’m Kat’s favorite Italian dj
Carina Schwaiger – TS
1. I want to take part in creating great student life and help make good decisions for students. 2. I would like to help improving the international relationships of Mau in- and outside of Europe. 3. My focus points are the internationalisation of Mau and gender equality so I want to make sure that everyone gets treated fairly and has the best chances for a great student life in Sweden and abroad. 4. I once did a trip to Alaska and now it's all I talk about.
Joel Löfquist – TS
1. Getting more students involved in the student life and creating more diverse associations. So there are more options. 2. I would like more art on the walls. And make university feel like a second home and more comfortable. As well as more activities and make student life outside of studying more fun. 3. How everyone is doing, student life and activities. 4. I am a funny person.
Ella Falk – KS
1. I would like to further take part in decisions that affect the students and work as an arm out to the rest of the students. 2. I would like to better the relationship between national and international students. I would also like to work for students' health and well-being. 3. International students and national students integration. Activities as well as students well being. 4. I was a figure skater, am a figure skating coach, and nowadays also a figure skating judge. I travel around Sweden and sometimes also in Denmark on national and sometimes international competitions.
Kateryna Untilova – KS
1. I want to be more involved in university life and be able to affect and make changes taking into account students and my personal interests. 2. Students involvement in university's activities. I believe it's important that everyone feels included and has variety of options to choose from if they want to. Students should have that choice, options that are interesting and attractive ways to spend time + they should be informed about them. 3. There are so many, but probably study life balance, how to manage studying with whole bunch of different opportunities and activities that come along your way and how to take the best of these worlds. 4. I’m probably the youngest here.
Gao Jie – KS
1. Study has an extra meaning of hope for me, and students are the majority who are building hopes. I want to contribute to make those hopes come true. 2. Facilitating collaboration between faculties promotes diverse perspectives and enhances learning. Through open resources and interdisciplinary forums, we can break down barriers, broaden horizons, and cultivate a more inclusive educational environment. 3. How to study efficiently? How to study useful things for the future? How to balance study and personal development? 4. A curious thinker who loves to explore and take action.
Hadi Saghir – TS
1. I want to get involved and make a difference as our voices matters! 2. Continue advocating for maintaining and improving the high educational quality and cultural diversity where all students have the rights met. 3. As a student, it's crucial to ensure that professors provide quality education by adhering to rigorous standards, ensuring accessible resources, prompt addressing of concerns, and valuing and acting upon feedback for student success. 4. Asked a friend, and he said I am very disciplined. So not fun but interesting, I guess.
Damilare Latinwo – KS
1. Bringing innovative ideas that will improve student life and sparking up valuable conversation on student influence. 2. I would like to dive deep and educate students on their rights and responsibilities. 3. I am keen on bringing on different perspective on student influence and organizing event that makes university vibrant. 4. I like making videos and sharing good vibes.
Aaron Monaci – TS
1. My primary goal is to advocate for the advancement of student rights, ultimately empowering students to thrive in their academic journey and beyond. 2. I would like to foster an inclusive academic environment. I aim to support the union to ensure equitable opportunities and to collaborate with the university to reform the evaluation of knowledge and teaching methods, to create a more inclusive and effective educational experience for everyone. 3. As a student, I believe that it is important to ask these questions: How can we nurture wellness? What resources empower personal growth? How do we cultivate a sense of belonging? Let's embrace and cultivate these questions to enrich every student's journey and promote them in students' daily life. 4. I can multitask to the extent that I can watch a full movie while bicycling home (and still avoid the rabbits on the road)... although I don't know how relevant this information might be.
Faith Themba – LS
1. I would like to improve my leadership skills by learning from other leaders and also learn other people's cultures. 2. One thing which I would like to improve is improve students wellbeing. I will do this by giving students the voice on issues which affect there studies and wellbeing. Continues checks on students wellbeing through surveys every month. Making sure the findings are also shared with students. 3. Why don't malmo University have a graduation ceremony to cerebrate the receive of certificates? Being an international student graduation is a big things for a student and family to celebrate the success of every student. 4. Am trying to loss weight but am addicted to chocolate.
Yasemin Eva Juni Aydinkal – KS
1. Empower students, build community, and advocate inclusivity, creating a vibrant and supportive environment. 2. I aim to enhance student mental health support services by implementing proactive measures such as stress management workshops, promoting peer support networks, and ensuring accessible counseling resources. 3. How diverse are perspectives in our curriculum? Are marginalized voices heard? Are facilities accessible to everyone? How can we foster a more inclusive environment for all? 4. -
Xin Wang – KS
1. I want to share my experiences to international student who has family. They face more difficulties when they need to adapt a new environment. 2. To contribute my support to international students who come from outside European zone. 3. How to balance personal/family life and study. 4. I was a housewife for 15 years before I returned to study at university. Being a housewife may not be counted as a job, but it is arguably one of the most challenging and demanding jobs in the world. It requires working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without any breaks, and demands excellent problem-solving, management, and planning skills. Additionally, it requires strong physical and mental stamina, emotional stability, and the ability to adapt to various physical and intellectual tasks. It involves keen observation, empathy, and caring for others. Most importantly, it entails working diligently and striving for excellence without expecting any rewards. It requires a high level of self-discipline and a commitment to continuous improvement. From this perspective, I wish my role will add some family feelings to the Student Union.
Bemnet Adege – KS
1. I want to improve student life at MAU, be involved and engage in this improvement process. 2. The gap between the Union and the students is something big and I would like to reduce that distance and make the Union more visible to our students. Any kind of mistreatment or discrimination is something that I also think is important to prevent at MAU. 3. The most important thing for me is that all students feel they can turn to the union if they have questions or concerns. Students should be heard! 4. -
Bojana Drljaca – LS
1. If given the chance to remain in FUM, I would continue to do my best to improve student life, make it better and make a difference. 2. Communication is crucial in any relationship; better communication between teachers and students would contribute to better circumstances for everyone. Simple, open communication marked by respect and sensitivity could have a significant impact on students' lives and education. 3. That students' voices are heard! To have a university with an inspiring and encouraging environment.That students can get better feedback, have accessible teachers who are easy to communicate with and are open to feedback and suggestions for change.That students feel good and complete their education. 4. Speaking in front of others scared me, and today I give speeches almost without nervousness. Obstacles don't scare me, they just make me fight harder even when it's hard. I'm someone who doesn't give up easily, even when it's hard. I believe that every obstacle and difficulty is there for us to learn something and thanks to difficulties we grow and develop.