Board 2025-2026

Irina Obeada – Chair & Programme Board Portfolio Manager
Lidewij Reijmers – Vice-Chair & FSE Student Assessor
Marcus Harald Olof Persson – Secretary & Student Association Portfolio Manager
Manju Shree – Treasurer & Programme Committee Portfolio Manager
Eneja Paradiž – Events Coordinator & Faculty Council Portfolio Manager

From left to right: Manju, Lidewij, Irina, Marcus, Eneja

[Official pictures coming soon]

Hi everyone!

I’m Irina, Betastuf’s new Chair and Programme Board Portfolio Manager for the coming year. I just wrapped up my Bachelor’s in chemical engineering this summer and will be starting my Master’s in the same field this September. Apparently, I’m not done optimising the process yet.

This is my second year on a student board; last year, I was with GTD Bernoulli’s as Secretary and Commissioner of Educational Affairs, so I’m moving from keeping meetings on track to steering them altogether. Over my years here, I’ve also held various student representation positions, which taught me how valuable a well-knit and collaborative student community can be.

I’m originally from the region of Transylvania in Romania, yes, home of Dracula, so don’t be alarmed if you see me avoiding sunlight and gravitating toward small, cosy gatherings. When I’m not busy with studies or board duties, I enjoy reading, spending time with friends, and wondering how my calendar keeps filling itself. I’m really looking forward to this year and meeting all of you!

Hey!

I’m Lidewij, the Student Assessor of our faculty for this academic year. That means that I represent the students of our faculty in faculty board meetings and a lot of other settings. I study Chemistry and am in the fourth year of my Bachelor. Before this year I was the Chair of study association De Chemische Binding, so I am not new to student representation :).

I grew up in Leiden, where I followed my elementary and high school education, after which I moved to Groningen for my studies. In my free time (when I have some) I really enjoy photography and going to get some drinks with friends.

If you ever have any questions about how things work or what is going on in the faculty, feel free to reach out! I’m always open for a chat and can help, or send you to the right person (assessor.fse@rug.nl).

What’s up dawg.

I am Marcus Persson, and I am this year’s Secretary and Study Association Portfolio Manager for Bètastuf. If you ask me where I am from, my answer is Sweden, but ask further and you will get the life story of an international traveller.

I am 22 years old and am currently studying BSc. Artificial Intelligence, so you may find me swinging around Bernoullibourg a lot. In my free time, I love to rock climb, cook, program, and a whole bunch of other nerdy activities. Beer is also nice.

I am looking forward to working with all FSE student representatives in making a successful year! Sorry for the five-plus emails you have gotten from me already.

Hi everyone!

My name is Manju Shree, I’m 20 years old. I am the Treasurer this year with the Programme Committee Portfolio. I was born in Chennai, India, but I moved to Norway with my family when I was 9. Then in 2022, I made another big move this time to Groningen to pursue my bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to stay on for my master’s in the same field.

Alongside my studies, I work as a mentor and teaching assistant for bachelor students. I also work for the promotion team, so my plate is quite full. Outside of academics, I love playing badminton, I compete with a team and currently play in the 5th division for GSBC Amor. When I get some free time, you’ll probably find me trying out new recipes in the kitchen, playing my guitar or reading (though I wish I had more time for all!).

Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Hello people!

I’m Eneja, this year’s Betastuf Event Manager and Faculty Council Portfolio Manager. I’m a first year Chemistry master student, having finished my Bachelor in Chemistry at the RUG last year. I did other things during the three years I’ve been here, like the Honours College and the Programme Committee, so for the sake of the argument, let’s say I know a bit about the university and how it works.

Though being a student is a full-time job, I do occasionally find time to read a book, have an argument about a totally irrelevant thing or two, and bake some cakes or brownies. More likely than not, one of the baked goods will make their way to the Betastuf meetings, so be sure to stick around!