About us
The Flemish Union of Students (VVS) is the official representative body of students in Flanders and Brussels!
VVS has represented the interests of every student studying at a college or university of the Flemish Community since 1938.
Making policy – VVS advocates for high-quality and accessible higher education for every current and future student, without distinction. To achieve this, VVS sends representatives to external advisory bodies, working groups, and committees. VVS develops position papers with the support of student councils from the entire Flemish community. As a result, the student umbrella organisation is a widely recognised and decree-based discussion partner for the government and higher education institutions.
Netword of student councils – As an umbrella organisation, VVS supports local student councils in Flanders and Brussels wherever possible. We bring student councils together to develop joint positions towards the government and higher education institutions. VVS connects student councils and tries to bridge mutual differences. VVS also functions as a platform where local student councils can share the knowledge and experience they have gained in their own institutions.
Volunteer work – VVS is built by and for its many volunteer students. Therefore, we believe that it is important to give something back to them. In its volunteer work, VVS provides practical and substantive support and training sessions for its volunteers. You don’t need any experience in a local student, it doesn’t matter! At VVS, we will help you develop the skills and knowledge that you need for student representation.
The team behind VVS
The Board
The board consists of elected students who are dedicated for a whole year to represent the organisation and govern its content. In doing so, they carry out the policies of the General Assembly that consists of student councils and they defend student interests. Anyone can contact the board members at bestuur@vvs.ac or at their personal address.
The Staff
The staff members are the permanent team members of VVS. They are responsible for managing the association and its daily operations to ensure continuity. They also support and advise the board through their policy preparation and administrative work.
You can contact the staff members via staf@vvs.ac or at their personal address.
Pieter De Bauw
Policy Officer and Communications Manager
beleidsmedewerker@vvs.ac communicatie@vvs.ac