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.
What have we achieved 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.
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.
 Carol Ou Professor, Information Systems and Operations Management Department (TiSEM) |  Jean-Malik Dumas Associate Professor, Strategy & Entrepreneurship Department (TiSEM) |
 Michal Klincewicz Assistant Professor, Computational Cognitive Science Department (TSHD) |  Claire Vos PhD Candidate, Tranzo (TSB) |
 Sharon Ong Assistant Professor, Intelligent Systems Department (TSHD) |  Giuseppe Musillo PhD Candidate, Economics Department (TiSEM) |
 Elisabeth Huis in ‘t Veld Associate Professor, Computational Cognitive Science Department (TSHD) |  Arabela Ichim Lecturer, Strategy & Entrepreneurship Department (TiSEM) |
 Shakya Wickramanayake PhD Candidate, TILT (TLS) |  David Schindler Associate Professor, Economics Department (TiSEM) |
 Marco Da Rin Associate Professor Finance Department (TiSEM) |  Bas Werker Professor, Econometrics & Operations Research Department (TiSEM) |
 Brenda Espinoza Apraez Collaborative Grants Officer (Academic Services) |  Cedric Argenton Associate Professor, Economics Department (TiSEM) |
 Jan Potters Professor, Economics Department (TiSEM) |  Julian Leeffers Public Law and Governance Department (TLS) |
 Claire Tan PhD Candidate, Zero Hunger Lab (TiSEM) |  |