The EDLAB Student Advisory Board (ESAB)
The EDLAB Student Advisory Board (ESAB) helps to establish EDLAB’s mission to enrich students’ learning experiences and contribute to educational innovation at Maastricht University.
Your voice matters
The EDLAB Student Advisory Board (ESAB) helps to establish EDLAB’s mission to enrich students’ learning experiences and contribute to educational innovation at Maastricht University.
We are enthusiastic master's and bachelor's students from different faculties, bringing in our experiences from different programmes and backgrounds. Our primary objective? Ensuring that student perspectives on relevant educational matters are voiced and implemented.
We work towards this goal in various ways, for example, by organising Student-Meets on topics relevant to students. Additionally, we are advising in university-wide projects to improve students’ learning experiences, including the UM Student Guidance programme.
Currently, we are working on gathering input about AI in our education and how different faculties deal with it. We are always keen to interact with staff who seek our opinion!
In case of any queries or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us anonymously or contact one of our members personally.
Meet the ESAB cohort 2025-2026
Rebecca Pytsje du-Pont (FHML)
"I love engaging in conversations where I can learn more about people’s personal experiences through different journeys of life."
Charlotte Heuser (FSE/UCM)
"Even an exam can be a learning experience when it makes students “think”."
Valeria Chistyakova (FPN)
"Seeing my elementary school teachers' dedication and enthusiasm sparked a love for learning in me, and I’ve carried that with me ever since."
Anna Gudimova (FHML)
"Some of my favourite tutorials were the ones where everyone felt comfortable to speak up, share experiences, and even disagree, because that’s where real learning happens."
Hoang Nguyen (SBE)
"Over time, I have come to appreciate how much good education depends on understanding how people study and engage with material."
Lidia Schöpflin (LAW)
"Now in my second year at the Faculty of Law in Maastricht, I’ve discovered another passion: improving the study experience for other students."
Luisa Reichwein (LAW)
"I view empathetic communication from the university as essential to creating a learning atmosphere in which everyone feels safe and motivated."
Emma Schroeder (FSE/UCM)
"My enthusiasm for education grew thanks to a handful of tutors who were incredible educators and showed what positive impact this could have on students, both academically and personally."
Lizzy Palo (LAW)
"My favourite part about education in Maastricht is the possibility to connect with students (both as a tutor and student myself) through the small group settings and working collaboratively to solve challenges."
Emily König (FPN)
"I believe that, while factual knowledge is important, the skills we develop through solving problems together are what will help us to make a real impact."
