Why we want this:

• Tilburg University’s partnerships with Israeli institutions violate its stated commitments to inclusivity, justice, and human rights.

• Israeli partner universities are complicit in genocide, developing weapons, supporting military operations, and legitimizing violence against Palestinians.

• These institutions discriminate against students based on nationality, further undermining academic freedom and equality.

• Continuing these ties implicates Tilburg University in human rights abuses and damages the credibility of its academic and ethical standards.

How we will achieve this:

• End all student and staff exchanges with Israeli universities.

• Cut all research collaborations with Israeli academic institutions.

• Implement stricter vetting of international partnerships to ensure alignment with human rights principles.

Why we want this:

• At Tilburg University, refugees and students navigating unfamiliar systems often feel unheard; it is essential to ensure that every voice is valued and respected.

• Student voices at Tilburg University, especially from marginalized and justice-focused groups, are too often dismissed or ignored by the administration; this must be actively challenged and changed.

• Tilburg University must commit to inclusivity, human rights, real accountability, and meaningful student involvement in all decision-making processes.

How we will achieve this:

• Strengthen democratic decision-making at Tilburg University by increasing student participation in key decisions.

• Demand greater transparency from the University Council, especially in its interactions with social justice and human rights-focused student organizations.

• Create a more inclusive environment for migrant and refugee students to ensure equal opportunities for involvement and support.

Why we want this:

• Tilburg University collaborates with the Dutch military and arms manufacturer Thales, whose activities contribute to human rights violations globally.

• Research at TiU currently supports military technologies such as oppressive surveillance tools and AI for killer drones, contradicting the university’s values of justice and human rights.

• These partnerships happen with minimal transparency, no public debate, and without student involvement, undermining the university’s commitment to openness and critical thinking.

• Students’ tuition, degrees, and campus environment are tied to unethical practices without their consent.

How we will achieve this:

• Demand full transparency on all military and arms industry partnerships and research projects at Tilburg University.

• End all collaborations with the military and arms industry that contribute to surveillance, warfare, and human rights violations.

• Establish student input and oversight on decisions regarding university partnerships and research directions.

• Push for strict ethical guidelines to ensure that university research and collaborations align with human rights and social justice values.

Why we want this:

• A common point of complaint within the campus is that there are not enough study places, and that the places that could be used to study are often occupied/ overcrowded with students who want to socialize -leading to less available study places. There is a clear need for dedicated places where students can socialize.

• The purpose of common rooms would be to offer students places where they can go and enjoy the presence of others in other areas separate from dedicated study space, leading to more open and less crowded study spots.

• Commons rooms would not just be meant for relaxation but also a somewhere where students from different background and faculties can engage in conversation and debate as well as organize and host events with the goal of coming together to exchange ideas, grow as students and cultivate intellectualism

How we will achieve this:

• Identify (and work with facilities managements) underused areas, and transform them into flexible common rooms

• Create a flexible design where furniture can be moved around to accommodate the mixed needs of students, accommodating relaxation, small scale conversations and social events

Why we want this:

• Current bans on stickering, postering, and flyering restrict students' ability to express themselves artistically and politically on campus.

• These restrictions limit student-to-student communication and stifle a vibrant, dynamic campus environment.

• Banning flyering and postering violates the fundamental right to Freedom of Expression and undermines Tilburg University’s role as an open space for political discourse and exchange of ideas.

How we will achieve this:

• Challenge the Executive Board and Facility Services through the University Council to revise the House Rules that ban stickering, postering, and flyering.

• Demand democratic reform of the House Rules by involving students and staff directly affected by these restrictions.

• Push for policies that allow free expression through stickers, posters, and flyers across campus, making student voices more visible.

Why we want this:

• We believe that the campus of Tilburg University should be accessible to everyone, not only academically and socially, but also financially. Students should not be burdened with thoughts on whether they can afford lunch. Their focus should be on their academic and personal development, not constantly comparing prices.

• Currently a warm meal in the Cafeteria costs roughly between 6 to 7 euros. With prices increasing every school year, the students are left with little choice but accept the costs without question. This trend risks making our campus less inclusive and more stressful for those already facing financial pressure.

How we will achieve this:

• We proposed 4 solutions for this problem at the University Council which you can read here.

• We call for transparent negotiations with the food providers on campus to reach a fair agreement - one that ensures affordability for students while remaining sustainable for the companies involved.

Why we want this:

• Tilburg University must be a place where every student can thrive, regardless of ability, by removing systemic barriers that hinder full participation in campus life and education.

• Accessibility ensures that all students can navigate spaces and access resources with independence and dignity, fostering a truly inclusive community.

• Promoting accessibility strengthens equal opportunities and contributes to building a more just and equitable society, allowing all students to focus on their studies without facing unnecessary hurdles.

How we will achieve this:

• ⁠Campus Accessibility Audit: We will initiate a thorough review of all campus buildings and facilities to pinpoint existing accessibility challenges.

• Direct Feedback Mechanism: We will establish a clear and accessible focus group or reporting system where all students can easily share information about accessibility barriers they encounter.

• ⁠Clearer Navigation: We will work to improve campus signage and wayfinding to ensure they are easily understandable for students with visual impairments or cognitive differences.

• Accessible Digital Resources: We will advocate for and support training and resources for faculty and staff to create accessible documents and online materials.

Why we want this:

• Achieving an equitable and inclusive university requires recognizing that access to free menstrual products is a basic necessity, not a luxury.

• Failing to provide widespread access to menstrual products perpetuates gender-based economic discrimination, including the effects of the pink tax.

• Treating menstrual products like essential public goods, and offering eco-friendly options, challenges the normalization of women's issues being overlooked and combats the exploitation of menstruation for profit.

How we will achieve this:

• We implemented this point of our programme by placing freely available and accessible menstrual products across the campus. The university in response took them all down and we are fighting back.

We aim to:

• Ensure free tampons and pads are available in every bathroom across Tilburg University, placed visibly in small cupboards or baskets for easy access, regardless of building or bathroom type.

• Provide eco-friendly menstrual products made from sustainable materials to promote both gender equality and environmental responsibility.

• Improve on the existing provision by offering menstrual products suitable for normal and heavy flow, addressing the current issue where only light flow products are available in limited locations.

• Guarantee universal access to menstrual products for all individuals who menstruate, ensuring inclusivity across all gender identities and all campus spaces.

Why we want this:

• We believe the extensive usage along with the lack of awareness of how harmful AI can be for the environment and the education system standards will normalize dependency on such tools.

• We push for limiting the use of AI for students and staff by making more events to spread awareness and introduce the usage of AI as harmful

How we aim to achieve this:

• Advocate for a university approach that discourages unnecessary use of AI and promotes independent writing and research.

• Push Tilburg University to regularly provide clear warnings and guidance about the risks of AI including misinformation, bias, loss of critical academic skills and environmental harm.

• Promote teaching methods and academic support that strengthen students’ own capacities instead of encouraging technological dependency.

• Call for digital literacy initiatives that will help students critically assess AI tools and understand why limiting their use is important.

Why we want this:

• The Executive Board wants to take foreign languages out of the voucher systems, therefore with the exception of Dutch and English, students would have to pay for foreign language courses

• The first proposal of the EB is to make students pay 75 euros for a 3 EC course and a 150 for a 6 EC course

• This would mean that the university takes away students’ free access to foreign language education

• As a student party that is committed to inclusion and the fostering of a diverse environment, we are appalled by the EB’s intent to take away such a wonderful opportunity from students

How we will achieve this:

• We will remain in communication with the Language Center and our student community who benefits from it

• We will starkly oppose all attempts from the EB to take away free education from students