 Every year, Tilburg University organizes the elections for the University Council and the various faculty councils. Maybe all this sounds a bit complex, but in this video we will explain how it all works. Let's start. The University Council is the central assembly of our university. It consists of nine students, nine employees, and the executive board. The council monitors and advises the board on university-wide policy and various affairs. Topics such as quality of education, budgets, well-being of students and staff, sustainability, and facilities are being discussed. Two student parties are active in the University Council. The faculty councils play the same role as the University Council, but on a smaller scale. Each faculty council consists of five to seven students, five to seven employees, and the faculty board. Their task is to advise their respective faculty boards on the implementation of university-wide policies to their faculties. Each faculty council has two parties. On both levels of participation, the councils have an important role in the governance of our university. The councils have the right to consent, advise, discuss, and in addition can request information from the boards. Also, all parties have the right to initiate one of their own ideas, which is called the initiative right. Now let's hear why this is so important for you as a student. I warned all students of dual university to receive the highest possible quality of education, which is why I joined the University Council. By joining student participation, you are able to improve the university you are studying at. It is also a great way to develop yourself on both a personal and professional level. I joined the faculty council in order to monitor and affect some changes there. In the process of working over digitalization and SD budget, I've actually learned how to better my skills, how to work with the team, and also had a great time there. Do you also want to participate in one of the councils? You can apply as a candidate by contacting the student party you want to join. During the elections, all Tilburg University students can vote for the candidates from one of the student parties in both the Faculty Council elections and the University Council elections. Vote for one of the student representatives in order to let your voice be heard at the highest level of the university. The more students vote, the more we will be listened to and the more we can achieve for you.