Commissions and Advisory Boards
In addition to the Senate, University Council and Extended University Board, there are many commissions, advisory boards and working groups at the university. Students have a say there when it comes to studies and teaching, finances, equality, sustainability or health. Here you can see where stuv is represented and who represents you there.
How students get into commissions
The commissions are appointed by the University Board or the Extended University Board. They advise the university and prepare decisions. As a rule, two students sit on them. The StuPa proposes them, the student senate members submit the proposals via the electoral office.
In the Presidential Commission for Quality in Studies and Teaching, four instead of two students have been sitting since 2026, which stuv has campaigned for. It elects the StuPa.
Status of appointments: September 2026.
Commissions overview
Commission for Studies and Teaching
The Commission for Studies and Teaching is dedicated to tasks in the fields of studies and teaching. In particular, it provides recommendations to the Senate on the establishment, substantial modification and abolition of degree programmes, as well as on the adoption of subject-specific regulations, study programme descriptions, module catalogues and other study and examination regulations. The Commission's tasks also include advising on fundamental questions regarding the optimisation of studies and teaching. (Uni Würzburg)
Currently, the following students represent us:
Presidential Commission for Quality in Teaching and Learning
The core tasks of the PfQ include the (further) development and establishment of quality management structures and processes, the recommendation of quality development instruments (e.g. programme audit), as well as the preparation of internal accreditation of study programmes by the university management, which has oversight of the university QM system including reporting and processes.Uni Würzburg)
Currently, the following students represent us:
Commission for Research and Scientific Early-Career Researchers
The "Research Commission" addresses fundamental questions regarding the further development of the university's research profile and provides corresponding recommendations to the Presidency. It participates as needed in applications for the establishment of Special Research Areas, Graduate Colleges, and Research Groups. It also provides advisory support in the establishment of other Scientific Centres and Facilities.Uni Würzburg)
Currently, the following students represent us:
Freya Mader
Deputy · Commission for Research and Academic Early Career Development
Field of study: Computer Science, at Uni Würzburg since 2021
Student Staff position: IT Support (Computing Centre)
My motivation: I want to advocate for an improvement in working conditions for all Student Staff. Nothing runs at the university without us, we are present in all areas and substantially support research and administration, so it is time that we are paid fairly for it!
Permanent Tenure Commission
The Permanent Tenure Commission addresses fundamental questions regarding the Tenure-Track career path at the university and is particularly responsible for reviewing tenure procedures. It is expanded for individual procedures to include subject-specific internal and external members.Uni Würzburg)
Currently, the following students represent us:
Equal Opportunities Commission
The Equal Opportunities Commission supports the University management in fulfilling its statutory mandate to enforce equal rights between women and men and in considering equal rights as a guiding principle.Uni Würzburg)
Currently, the following students represent us:
Internationalisation Commission
The Internationalisation Commission supports the University Board in its internationalisation activities. In particular, it is concerned with the development and updating of an internationalisation strategy as well as its external presentation. Strengthening and concentrating the structures already created to establish strategic partnerships is another important objective of the Commission's work.Uni Würzburg)
Currently, the following students represent us:
Commission for Budget Matters
The Commission for Budget Matters is responsible for advising on the preparation of budget estimates for the state budget plan and for budget matters of fundamental importance, in particular resource allocation, the creation of university-internal regulations and the management of financially effective measures. The Commission for Budget Matters can prepare recommendations for resolutions.Uni Würzburg)
Currently the following students represent us:
Sustainability Commission
The Commission advises the University leadership on important questions regarding environmentally conscious and sustainable operation of the university. It is significantly involved in the preparation, coordination and implementation of a university sustainability strategy. It also coordinates intra-university communication on the strategic focus area of sustainability. The maintenance of experience exchange and the creation of best practice examples are also among its tasks. (Uni Würzburg)
Currently the following students represent us:
Advisory Boards and Further Bodies
Where no students sit
In the Standing Commission for the Investigation of Allegations of Scientific Misconduct, there are no students. According to the university's guidelines, it consists of five experienced researchers. If you yourself become involved in such a case through no fault of your own, the university Ombudspersonswill advise you.
Do you want to join a commission?
When a commission is newly appointed, the StuPa proposes students. Write to the StuPa Chair if you are interested.
Contact the StuPa Chair