On 1 November 2020, two students from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) have been elected student delegates: Patrick Leske (Bachelor in Engineering, semester 3) and Aymeric Le Drezen (Bachelor in Computer Science, semester 3). They will be representing the students of the Faculty in the governing bodies and committees of the University on a 2-year mandate. Congratulations to both of them!
On behalf of his election, Patrick Leske shared with us his goals and new challenges ahead.
What are the reasons you ran for the student elections?
Patrick: “I applied for the post of delegate in order to integrate my professional experience already acquired up to now, particularly in the Luxembourg Army. Before joining the Army, I was an active member of the Board of directors (conseil administration) of the Luxemburgish Golf Federation.
I always enjoy facing new challenges and I am also member of CEST – Cercle des Étudiants of the FSTM. Also, I want to bring my wealth of languages in French, German, English, Luxembourgish and Chinese basics to the Student Delegation, so that we are reachable for the students of the international Luxembourg University in many different languages.
For me it is very important that all the voices of the students are heard in order to improve our University as it is still a relatively young and international University in Europe.
Above all, it is essential for me to inform our students as soon as possible about the changes and decisions from which they are concerned. Keeping a good cooperation between my colleagues of the Student Delegation, the staff members and teachers is my main goal.”
What would you bring/highlight while representing the students of the Faculty at the governing bodies and committees of the University?
Patrick: “Given the current situation, we are all concerned about a Covid-19 pandemic. Today my objective is to do my best to ensure that the University scrupulously respects the barrier gestures and hygiene measures in order to guarantee the safety of all students and especially the most vulnerable.
My personal objective is to improve relations between the University and the various national and international companies in order to enable students to integrate more easily into the Luxembourg labour market once they have completed their studies.
In the same way, since we are an international University, I will do my best to integrate foreign students into our University but also to improve the relations between our University and other Universities in order to improve the range of Erasmus destinations.”
What would you like to say to the students you will represent?
Patrick: “First of all, it is an honor for me to be your representative in the student delegation and I thank you for your voices and your confidence in me.
I would also like to inform you that I am not only a member of the student delegation but also the University Council, the Litigation Committee, and the University’s Ethics Committees.
I am at your entire disposal and please do not hesitate to contact us in case of need via the following email address: student.delegation@uni.lu .”
What is your favorite quote?
Patrick: Nelson Mandela – „It always seems impossible until it is done.”
More information on the Student Delegation: https://wwwen.uni.lu/students/student_participation/student_delegation