Welcome to the University Council
The University Council is the democratically elected body, representing the university community to the Executive Board. Consisting of students, academic staff, and support staff, it discusses new policies and current developments relating to strategy, research & education, and operations. The Council serves as a sounding board for the Executive Board, is involved in assessment and monitoring of new policies and initiatives, and can make its own proposals.
The University Council is all about letting the community’s voice be heard. We therefore welcome you to speak up and get involved. There are several ways to do that.
Read more about how to Get involved!
What does the University Council do?
The University Council works closely with the Executive Board on all university affairs. Consisting of students, academic staff, and support staff, we regularly discuss new policies and current developments relating to strategy, research & education, and operations.
To give our community an impression of what it is that we do, we have briefly summarised our previous main efforts on a poster for you. These past academic years, the University Council has worked on several issues regarding:
- Sustainability
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Education
- Research
- Student Facilities
- Work Pressure and Recognition & Rewards
- Social and Sexual Safety
- Strategic Cooperation
- University Council Way of Working
- Future of UM
- UM and the world
This year, the University Council will continue to discuss and advise on the possible integration between UM and azM/MUMC+ and keep an eye on the internationalisation debate. The University Council will also play an important role in the development of the Human Rights Due Diligence tool.
Also read our About the Council section and the University Council chair’s blog below to find out more about what we do.
Annual Reports
You can read about all accomplishments by the University Council in our annual reports.
About the University Council
Who is in the Council? How does it work? How are members elected?
Read all about the inner workings of the University Council.

Get involved!
Attend meetings, have your voice heard in the Speakers' Quarter or become a member yourself.
Learn about all the ways you can be a part of the University Council.
