Strengthening diversity to make Tilburg University a better place

TiU International represents staff members in the University Council and the TiSEM Faculty Council. We believe that maintaining excellent research and teaching reputation can only be ensured in a university with strong international focus and global engagement.

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Elections 2026

You can vote for TiU International in the University Council Elections 2026. We also provide candidates for the TiSEM Faculty Council Elections 2026.

Why should you vote for us?

Preserving our international identity

We value the diversity that international students and staff bring, as it enriches perspectives and strengthens Dutch society.
We believe that academic excellence requires a strong international perspective.
Stand up for our international colleagues and safeguard Tilburg University’s international character.
Oppose mandating Dutch as the teaching language for all programs as each program should decide what best serves its students.
Leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of tomorrow.

Maintaining excellence in research and teaching

Actively contribute to the upcoming University Strategy to safeguard excellence in research and education.
Invest in the foundations that enable researchers and teachers to thrive.
Advocate innovation in research and education to achieve global leadership.
Prioritize investment in PhD candidates and faculty, ensuring that mental health and social safety are at the core of university policy.

Improving working conditions

Promote a healthy and sustainable work environment, where workload and expectations are balanced.
Advocate for fair and transparent career development opportunities for all staff.
Make funded Dutch language courses available to international staff on a voluntary basis, with compensation for time spent learning.
Strengthen support systems for mental health, wellbeing, and social safety.

What have we done in the past two years?

Improved long-distance commuting conditions by enabling first-class train travel for staff with extended commutes.
Strengthened the role of the University Council in major university decision-making.
Advocated for greater transparency in communication between the Executive Board and employees (e.g. weekly employee updates and Executive Board columns).
Engaged with the Executive Board to promote a pragmatic university-wide language policy and successfully reversed school-level language policies.
Safeguarded the existing foreign language learning policy to support students for learning and their job markets.
Encouraged Executive Board to innovate education, research, and impact profile.
Strengthened policies and action plans to enhance social safety and foster an inclusive environment.