Hello!
My name is Ronja Pedersen and I am 29 years old. I have just graduated with a Master's degree in ethnology here at Södertörn University and am now SöderS' new student and doctoral ombudsperson. 

Throughout my studies, I have been involved as a student representative in various bodies, including a programme council, the departmental board at the Department of History and Contemporary Studies (HSS), and the faculty board. I have also been the student health and safety representative at HSS for the past two years, and during the 23/24 academic year, I was a board member of the SöderS board. It therefore feels especially exciting to begin the post-study period at SöderS and be able to continue working on issues concerning student rights and social sustainability at Södertörn University.

In my role as a student and doctoral student ombudsperson, I will coordinate student representatives and student safety representatives at the university. I will also be an active part of the advocacy work that SöderS carries out for the right to a secure education with legal certainty at Södertörn University. Students can turn to me and my colleague Isabella if, for example, they have been treated unfairly, want advice or support in a conflict, or want to become a student representative!

I look forward to getting to know all the dedicated students and inspiring more to get involved!

Five quick questions with Ronja!

Best place to study at the university?

The library – either the silent section on floor 6 or between the bookshelves on floor 5 if you are sitting with friends.

What is the best thing about SöderS?

The opportunities to get involved in several different ways based on interest.

What are you looking forward to the most right now?

Lady Gaga's concert in October!

Which member benefit is the best in your opinion?

It's great that you get cheaper beer in the student pub!

Adaptable

Cancer.