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Eight Tilburg University programs rated as best in their fields
29th September 2023In the Elsevier Beste Studies 2023 ranking, that was published on Thursday, September 28, two Tilburg University Bachelor’s programs and six Master’s programs are rated as the best of their kind.
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PhD research on the digital transformation of military organizations: ‘Ordinary soldiers are a driving force’
27th September 2023PhD candidate Mylène Struijk spent the last four years at a multinational military base, documenting and analyzing the organization’s digital transformation. Her research reveals that digital innovation is not so much driven by decision-makers at the highest levels, but rather by ordinary soldiers who increasingly tend to experiment with the possibilities of the internet, apps and other digital technologies.
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"End fossil fuel subsidies," economists urge
21st September 2023Twenty renowned economists from across Dutch universities, including professor Reyer Gerlagh, professor Sjak Smulders and professor Daan van Soest from Tilburg University, jointly call on the government to end fossil fuel subsidies as quickly as possible.
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Tilburg graduates popular among employers
20th September 2023According to Magnet.me, an online service that connects students and young professionals with employers, Tilburg graduates are in demand in the job market. Tilburg University has nine programs in their top 50 most popular studies among employers, with Finance (#2) and Data Science and Society (#4) leading the way.
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Economic incentives help curb deforestation in Africa, PhD research finds
20th September 2023PhD research by Tung Nguyen Huy delves into the economics of deforestation and land degradation in sub-Saharan Africa. His dissertation shows that financial incentives are a powerful way to encourage farmers to sustainably manage and protect the land.
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Employee mental health suffers when company is going through a crisis
19th September 2023The number of workers taking antidepressants rises significantly when a company is going through financial turmoil, PhD research by Daniel Kárpáti shows. Job loss is an important reason for soaring prescription rates, but employees who don't lose their jobs are also more likely to suffer from depression. To curb the psychological and economic costs of recessions, Kárpáti argues for more proactive mental health strategies in times of crisis.
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Nanostores are the backbone of emerging economies, but they need stronger supply chains
11th September 2023Small independent shops are the backbone of emerging economies. Supporting the supply chains of these so-called “nanostores” is crucial for both shopkeepers and the local consumers who depend on them for food and other necessities, argues PhD researcher Rafael Escamilla in his dissertation.
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John Einmahl: professor of the exceptional
08th September 2023Today, professor John Einmahl says farewell to Tilburg University. As a mathematician on a campus populated by economists, lawyers, psychologists and sociologists, he has spent decades researching what is known as extreme value theory: the mathematics of the exceptional.
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Farewell address John Einmahl: Mathematics is too profound to fit the mold of usable science
01st September 2023On September 8th, mathematician John Einmahl will deliver his farewell speech at Tilburg University. In a time when science is expected to be practically applicable and societally usable, the departing professor reminds us of the intrinsic importance of his beloved field of mathematics. Mathematics, the science of eternal truths, is too profound and all-encompassing to be reduced to a practical application.
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Veni grant for Thomas Breugem: the world’s unprecedented humanitarian needs call for more efficient aid
04th August 2023Thomas Breugem has been awarded a Veni grant for his important research on optimizing humanitarian aid. By developing mathematical models, he will support humanitarian organizations in operating as effectively as possible in times of unprecedented needs worldwide.
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Veni grants for nine promising Tilburg researchers
03rd August 2023NWO has awarded Veni funding of up to 280,000 euros to nine promising researchers from Tilburg University. This will allow the laureates to further develop their own research ideas over the next three years.
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How unnecessary paper creates the illusion of sustainability
24th July 2023Tatiana Sokolova found that unnecessary paper packaging creates the illusion of sustainability, because paper is often perceived as environmentally friendly—even when it’s doing more harm than good. “Objective and perceived sustainability are not necessarily the same thing.”
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Paper Anika Stuppy accepted for publication in the Journal of Marketing Research
17th July 2023The paper “The Art of Slowness: Slow Motion Enhances Consumer Evaluations by Increasing Processing Fluency” by Anika Stuppy has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Marketing Research.
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Paper Marnik Dekimpe accepted for publication in the Journal of Retailing
17th July 2023The paper by Marnik Dekimpe has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Retailing: “Retailing in Times of Soaring Inflation: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and a Research Agenda”.
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The UBS-Credit Suisse Merger: Helvetia’s Gift
11th July 2023The example of the UBS-CS emergency rescue deal shows that the reforms adopted after the GFC are still insufficient for resolving systemically relevant banks. Helvetia's gift seems surprisingly high, making us pause for thought about the efficiency of current banking regulation.