Elections of the new composition of the ONMedU Student Council: active participation, transparency and a new stage in the development of student self-government

On May 19, 2025, an important event in the life of higher education students took place at Odessa National Medical University – the elections of the Chairman of the Student Council and the heads of commissions in individual areas of work. These elections became a vivid example of democratic processes in the student environment and confirmed the readiness of young people to take responsibility for the development of student self-government.

The event was held in a mixed format. Representatives of the university administration, deans of faculties, as well as members of the student body and delegates from academic groups took part in the election process.

Before the start of voting, a report was heard from the Chairman of the previous composition of the Student Council, Sofia MATYUSHENKO, who reported on the events held, projects implemented and achievements over the past year.

Candidates for the positions gave motivational speeches, presented their programs for the development of student self-government, shared ideas for improving communication with students and supporting initiatives at the faculty level.

The election of the new composition of the University Student Council was held by secret ballot. All stages of the elections were accompanied by compliance with democratic norms, and the counting of votes took place publicly in the presence of independent observers from each faculty.

The university administration expressed support for the students’ initiatives and emphasized the importance of partnership between the ONMedU leadership and the youth community.

According to the results of the vote, a new chairman of the ONMedU Student Council and heads of commissions were elected, who will coordinate the main areas of self-government activity.

Composition of the Student Council of ONMedU (2025/2026 academic year):

Chairman of the Student Council — Sofia MATYUSHENKO
Deputy Chairman of the Student Council and Chairman of the Committee on Educational Work — Igor DYBALIN
Secretary of the Student Council — Eva YACHYNOVSKA
Chairman of the Committee on Cultural and Mass Work — Hanna UNGURYAN
Chairman of the Committee on Scientific and Research Work — Daria RATUSHNENKO
Chairman of the Committee on Sports and Recreation Work — Anna NOVYTSKA
Chairman of the Committee on Information Work — Sofia RUIZ GONZALEZ
Chairman of the Committee on Sanitary and Educational Work — Kyrylo PYSMENNYI
Chairman of the Committee on Social and Household Work — Mykhailo NEVKRYTYI
Chairman of the Committee on International and Interuniversity Relations — Volodymyr BORYSOV.
The newly elected Student Council expressed gratitude for the trust and assured that they will continue to develop the university environment as a space of initiative, responsibility, and student leadership. Many ambitious goals, joint projects, and new achievements lie ahead!