The people behind SAM
We believe Tilburg University students are ambitious during their student life. Whether it is inside and/or outside the curriculum, students want to fulfill their ambitions and maximize their student time. We will ensure that all Tilburg University students get the opportunities to achieve their goals.
Three pillars
Quality of Education
Our mission states that all students should get the chance to grow and nourish their talents. This can be achieved through excellent education at Tilburg University. Therefore, SAM focuses on the following topics: Excellent teachers, the quality of your degree, labour market orientation, digitization, soft skills, and the innovation of education.
Personal Development & Wellbeing
SAM believes that extracurricular activities such as sports, study and student associations, honours programs and an active student life contribute significantly to personal development. SAM ensures that Tilburg University values these activities properly and stimulates students to develop themselves in their own way. To fulfil your potential as a student it is necessary that there is a foundation of feeling included, feeling safe and feeling mentally healthy.
Facilities & Housing
SAM aims for excellent student facilities. This forms the foundation for students to fulfill their ambitions. SAM focuses on four types of facilities: Study Facilities, Sports Facilities, Student Housing and Facilities for Student Well-Being.
Current projects
Formal Letter: Reformed BSA Framework
We submitted a formal letter to the Board to overhaul the Binding Study Advice (BSA), utilizing national data to pivot the system from a high-pressure
“The Silent Light” Memorial Space:
We proposed the installation of a permanent, zero-maintenance architectural light on campus. This will provide a physical, dignified space for the community to silently reflect
Initiative: ‘Caring and Connected’ Student Desk
We submitted a plan to transform the current Student Desk from a simple referral counter into a comprehensive “Student Affairs Office.” This new hub will
Proposed Initiative: ‘Ending the Passport Paywall’
In the march university council, We formally proposed the use of the university’s funds to equitably compensate non-EEA student board members. Currently, international students are
We got it done! December Initiatives
We are excited to announce major steps forward for student life and education, initiated by SAM:
Latest news
Fractie SAM secures most votes and grows to 4 seats in University Council!
The preliminary results of the 2026 University Council elections have been announced, and it’s a moment of great celebration for Fractie SAM. We are proud
University Council Update April 2026-
In the latest University Council meeting, Student Party SAM didn’t just ask questions – we made history. We broke a university record by formally submitting
University Council Update March 2026-
In the March University Council meeting, Student Party SAM exercised its statutory Right of Initiative to submit three concrete, legally sound proposals to the Executive
Statement: Severe Weather and student safety
Over the past weeks, our student community faced a critical dilemma. Due to Code Orange/Yellow weather conditions and a collapse of national public transport, many
University council update December 2025
Student Party SAM provided critical financial oversight, refused to sign “blank checks,” and delivered concrete wins for student well-being and education quality in the December