Today, Linn Svärd takes office as SFS's new Chairman and Oskar M Wiik as Vice Chairman. The new board was elected by the SFS General Council at the end of April and is now taking office in their new positions.
Linn Svärd has been Vice Chair of SFS during the previous fiscal year and is now stepping up as Chair. During the past year, she has had a strong focus on working with students' mental health and housing issues.
Oskar M Wiik most recently came from the role as chairman of the Stockholm Student Union Central Organization (SSCO). He has a long involvement in student political issues and has previously been chairman of Södertörn University's student union SöderS.
"It feels fantastic that the new financial year has now begun and we can get started with the work. It feels important to have received this trust from the members and we are very much looking forward to the coming year. There is a lot to do in everything from increased educational quality to reduced mental health among students. Being able to drive the work for better conditions for all of Sweden's students together with student unions across the country will be an honor."
says Linn Svärd and Oskar M Wiik
In connection with the new presidium taking office, Simon Edström is stepping down as Chairman after two years in SFS. presidium.
"It is with great humility and gratitude that I leave the role as chairman of the student movement, SFS. I have so many to thank for everything, but I especially want to thank everyone who has supported SFS and contributed to making a real difference for Sweden's hundreds of thousands of students. Together we achieve a lot - a big thank you from me and long live the student movement!"
says Simon Edstrom