University Council

The University Council (universiteitsraad or U-raad) is an elected advisory body representing all staff and students of Utrecht University. The Council has 24 members: 12 staff and 12 student members. The University Council has regular meetings with the Executive Board about topical issues which it has statutory authority to advise upon. Twice a year, the Council advises on general matters, other meetings are used to discuss any relevant topics put forward by either party. 

Fred Toppen (f.j.toppen@uu.nl) is the independent chairman of the University Council.

More information?

Please visit the site of the University Council (information in Dutch only).