There are two confidential contact persons for all LST students. They are two LIFE members who you can tell everything! They serve as anonymous confidential contact persons for everything that happens within the association. In addition, they can also help you with other personal things and help you find the right place to share your story. This refers in particular to undesirable behaviour, such as discrimination, (sexual) intimidation, violence and/or aggresion.
The confidential advisors for the 2025-2026 academic year are Harm Schröder (master student LST) and Puck de Wit (former board member of S.A. LIFE).
For (program-related) questions, you can contact the study advisors. For the LST bachelor this is Elise Caspers. For the LST master in Delft Ellen Bakker-Winkler is the study advisor and in Leiden this is Hilde Zwaan. They are the primary point of contact for students seeking assistance with study-related matters and coaching/training in study skills.
Contact
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Harm Schröder Hi everyone, my name is Harm. I’m currently busy with the second year of my masters degree in Delft, while I live in Leiden. After 5 years of studying LST, I’m happy and priviliged that I can fulfill the role of confidential contact person within LIFE. So, if there is anything you would like to share with someone in confidence, please feel free to use the opportunity of doing so with me. You can contact me at harm-vcp@svlife.nl and on the following phone numer: +31 6 36595562. |
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Puck de Wit Hello! My name is Puck and I am currently living in Delft. After finishing the first year of the LST master in Delft before summer, I have just started the MEP at BOC, which I am really excited about. I've been actively involved with LIFE for a quite some time, with the highlight being a board year in 2022-2023. Has anything happened that you'd like to discuss confidentially with someone (outside of the board)? Throughout this academic year, I am a confidential advisor for LIFE, so don't hesitate to contact me at puck-vcp@svlife.nl. |
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Study Advisors
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Elise Caspers Hi! I'm Elise, study advisor for the bachelor's program in LST. I completed the master's in Chemistry in Leiden, and after some detours, I've been working with the LST bachelor's program since 2023. Do you have any questions or personal issues you'd like help with, or are you unsure who to approach with your query? Feel free to contact me at studiedviseur.lst@lic.leidenuniv.nl, and we’ll look into the possibilities together. |
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Ellen Bakker-Winkler My name is Ellen Bakker-Winkler, since the academic year 2020-2021 I am the study advisor of the LST master in Delft. Before, I worked a few years in the mental health care, which I really enjoyed. During my work, I am very happy to have conversations with so many enthusiastic students. You are always welcome to talk about your study, personal affairs or challenges that you encounter being a student. It is very important to vent and accept help if you can not figure it out yourself. Find me in room B0.120 in building 58 on monday, tuesday, or thursday. Walk by, make an appointment or e-mail me on e.m.bakker-winkler@tudelft.nl. |
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Hilde Zwaan Hi, I am Hilde Zwaan, study advisor for the LST master (and the master Chemistry). Just like Elise, I graduated with an MSc in Chemistry from Leiden University and also spent a year on the CDL board. After several years at Procter & Gamble and the University of Amsterdam, I've been working in Leiden with great pleasure since 2018. If there's anything you'd like to discuss confidentially, share your story, and/or discuss possible steps, please contact me at msc-studyadviser@lic.leidenuniv.nl. |
External Confidential Advisor
Do you feel uncomfortable sharing something with the confidential contact persons at LIFE? Through TU Delft, there is an external confidential advisor available. She serves as the point of contact for all (former) employees an (former) students who have experienced inappropriate behavior or have noticed a potential breach of integrity. Reachting out is always confidential, and Carin is bound by a duty of confidentiality.
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Carin van der Hor carin.vanderhor@bmwvoorelkaar.nl +31 6 40016234 |
Confidential Contact at TU Delft / Universiteit Leiden
The team of confidential advisors at TU Delft and Leiden University is available to all students and staff. Would you like to get in touch or learn more about their role as confidential advisors? Please visit the respective university's website for more information.