Confidential advisor

Study association TeMa does not tolerate any form of harassment or victimisation and expects all members of the association to treat each other with respect, courtesy and consideration. TeMa is committed to promoting an inclusive culture that encourages equality, values diversity and maintains an integral learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all members are respected. Undesirable behaviours are understood as actions that harm your personal integrity. Behaviours such as sexual intimidation, aggression, discrimination, violence or bullying are not tolerated within our study association. These behaviours can be expressed in the forms of verbal, nonverbal, physical, digital, by phone (messages, email, group chats etc). 

Sometimes the formal procedures within the University may not feel comfortable for you. TeMa has appointed two confidential advisors who can support you, when you feel the need to talk to a fellow student. This is always someone within the TeMa Board, and someone outside of the Board. The confidential advisors are there for smaller and larger personal matters:

  • If you have experienced (or have witnessed) an undesirable event and would like to report it, you can contact a confidential advisor.
  • If you are going through a though time because of difficulties regarding study, relationships, mental health or other personal matters, you can contact a confidential advisor.

The confidential advisor can listen, advise and explore with you the options. The confidential advisors treats all conversations confidentially and will never share any information without your permission. Below are brief introductions of the current confidential advisors, so that you can choose who you would like to speak with. You can contact the confidential advisers in various ways. The contact details are described per person.


Anouk Scholten

Hey! I am Anouk Scholten, and this year I am one of the confidential advisors for TeMa, alongside Martijn Tannemaat. I am 21 years old and in the final phase of my Bachelor's in Business Administration, while also serving on the TeMa board this year. In my free time, I enjoy sports, playing games, and having drinks with friends.

I grew up in Dalen, a small village in Drenthe. At 17, I moved to Groningen, which was a big change and not always easy. Adapting to life in a new city brought its own set of challenges, and I often found it difficult to adjust. Besides that, three years later, I was deeply disappointed when I wasn’t able to complete my bachelor’s degree within three years as planned. These experiences taught me the importance of resilience and how valuable it is to have someone to talk to when things get tough.

So if there’s something you want to share whether it's about your studies, personal matters, or just to have a chat, I'm here to listen. You can always reach me via WhatsApp or a call at (+31 6 12 78 11 27), or by email at (a.t.h.scholten@student.rug.nl). And if you see me at Zernike, don’t hesitate to say hi!


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Anouk Scholten

Martijn Tannemaat

Hi, I’m Martijn Tannemaat! Together with Anouk, I will be the confidential advisor of TeMa. Right now I'm starting my master's in Technology and Operations Management. I’m 22 years old, grew up in Enschede and have been living in Groningen since 2020 (during Covid). In the beginning I really didn't like living in the city and it was a difficult time for me. I also really missed the social contacts and needed someone who could offer me a listening ear. And so there are more people who sometimes have personal difficulties. It is very important for me to be there for everyone who feels the need for that, as I experienced myself. 

I hope to be able to assist members of TeMa in an accessible way with the things that come their way. You are in control and Anouk I will be there to help or support you whenever needed. If there is anything you want to share with one of us or if there is anything you would like to get off your chest, you can always contact me on Whatsapp or via a call on (+31 6 12 89 13 86). I’m also reachable via mail: m.d.tannemaat@student.rug.nl and always approachable and available for a chat if you see me!

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Martijn Tannemaat