Municipal University and Student Advisory Board
Working together for a strong student life!
The role
Since 2011, the Erfurt Municipal University and Student Advisory Board has been the central body in which students, universities and the city work together. It represents the interests of students and universities in general to the city council and is involved in the planning and implementation of programmes and measures for the universities and/or their students. At the same time, it plays an advisory role in the city council's decision-making process.
Together, the aim is to make living and studying in Erfurt even better and to strengthen the university location: through exchange, ideas and joint projects. Topics that are important to students are discussed here — from housing and mobility to cultural and leisure activities. How can the city of Erfurt support students? Which services can be optimised? How can we make all students feel welcome here? All this and much more is discussed by the Advisory Board. Projects such as the Studi Welcome Party at the start of the semester have their origins in this committee.
The members
The Advisory Board is made up of representatives from Erfurt's universities’ staff and faculty , student bodies and the city.
Board of Directors
Chairperson
Prof. Dr. Uta Scheunert (IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH)
Deputy Chairperson
Armir Tolba (iba, Student Council)
Voting members
Prof. Dr. Beate Hampe (University of Erfurt)
Christian Schellhardt (University of Erfurt)
Emily Schmitz (University of Erfurt, Student Council)
Amelie Arlandt (University of Erfurt, Student Council)
Prof. Dr. Stefan Landwehr (Erfurt University of Applied Sciences)
Franziska Nicolaus (Erfurt University of Applied Sciences)
Veronika Scherg (Erfurt University of Applied Sciences, Student Council)
Felix Heckel (IU Internationale University, Student Council)
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Steiner (Health and Medical University Erfurt)
Luca Hellwig (Health and Medical University, Student Council)
Torsten Schubert (Studierendenwerk Thüringen)
Advisory members from civil society
Prof.Dr. em. Karl Heinemeier (University of Erfurt)
Prof. Dr. Marion Eich-Born (CEB-executive coaching)
Mario Binar (Next Level e. V.)
Other advisory members
Andreas Horn (Lord Mayor)
Cedric Keysselitz (CDU parliamentary group)
Pirmin Karg (SPD parliamentary group)
Seraphin Dittmann-Balcar (Fraktion Bündnis 90/Die Grünen)
Erik Stampf (Die Linke parliamentary group)
Tina Morgenroth (Mehrwertstadt parliamentary group)
Alexander Töpfer (AfD parliamentary group)
Prof. Dr. Dr. Patrick Rössler (University Ambassador for the City of Erfurt)
Prof. Dr. Sabine Schmolinsky (University Society)
Markus Hirche (Friends and Supporters of the Erfurt University of Applied Sciences)
Christian Fothe und Nadine Oertel (Erfurt Tourism and Marketing Board)
Your opinion counts — actively shape your studies in Erfurt
You’re in demand! If you as a student have any questions or would like to get involved, simply get in touch with your student representatives — they will take your suggestions and ideas to the Advisory Board. Together we can make Erfurt even more student friendly!
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Current dates
- 28 May 2026, 4.30 p.m. in Town Hall Room 244
- 13 August 2026, 4.30 p.m. in Town Hall Room 244
- 5 November 2026, 4.30 p.m. in Town Hall Room 244
Contact
Office of the Municipal University and Student Advisory Council
Ms. Inga Hettstedt
University Representative
E-Mail: hochschulbeauftragte@erfurt.de
Do you have questions for the University Representative and would like to ask her in person? Then just stop by: Every second Tuesday of the month, she looks forward to seeing you at the erfurtkultur store (Fischmarkt 1, right next to Bernd das Brot) from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
