News Tilburg University
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Our Mind Wanders Almost Half of the Time
18th March 2024Why is it that there are so many more conditions for a happier life than before, yet people often continue to focus on negative aspects of life? Michael Vlerick addresses this question in his book, "Waarom we niet gelukkiger zijn" ("Why We Aren't Happier"), providing us with tools to become content individuals within our means.
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Enhancing Diamond Open Access in the Netherlands
18th March 2024The Dutch commitment to DOA resulted in the launch of the "Enhancing Diamond Open Access in the Netherlands" project on Feb. 1 to encourage DOA and strengthen nonprofit scholarly and library-driven publishing.
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New student organization FUST aims to represent all students in Tilburg
14th March 2024With a dynamic trio at its helm, Taylan Mete, Nikola Novoselec, and Thijs Jansen, FUST (Federal Union Students Tilburg) is a new force emerging to champion the rights and well-being of students from all walks of academic life.
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Festive opening of the Community Garden
14th March 2024March 12 saw the festive opening of the Community Garden on our campus. This Community Garden, next to Academia building, is a student initiative that was received with great enthusiasm and support by the Tilburg Young Academy. When the university proved to be equally thrilled, the dream could be realized! Thanks to the hard work of Tilburg Young Academy and Facility Services, the Community Garden is now a reality.
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Book on crucifixion gives a voice to those who have suffered
11th March 2024During the Roman period probably 2 million people were crucified. And crucifixions still occur today. Theologian Ruben van Wingerden wanted to know everything about crucifixion in all its aspects. His book, "Roman Crucifixion", will be released this week.
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Cultural eco-studies for more just relationships between humans and the environment
08th March 2024We might think we're objectively observing nature, its aesthetics, and management, but we may not be aware of the biases in terms of power, gender, culture, and colonial relationships, for example. Kate Huber specializes in multimedia cultural analysis, postcolonial studies, and transnational environmental justice.
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Anke Liefbroer through to national Teacher of the Year 2024 final
08th March 2024Anke Liefbroer has been selected as one of the four finalists in the national Teacher of the Year election! This national election showcases inspiring teachers, a valuable recognition of excellent teaching. We are therefore proud of Anke Liefbroer and her well-earned place in the final.
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Trial Announcement: Free Access to Duke University Press Books and Journals
07th March 2024During a trial period from March 1 to May 31 2024, the library provides free access to a diverse range of academic content of Duke University Press (Duke UP), including journals and e-books, providing valuable insights across a multitude of humanities subjects.
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Moral objections to competition in labor market, education and health care
04th March 2024In her dissertation, philosopher Yvette Drissen examined the ethical consequences of competitive practices in various sectors of society. She argues that competition can not only corrupt, but also comes with opportunity costs and large psychological and emotional costs, alienating people from each other.
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Native German speakers in the Netherlands shape language transfer
29th February 2024When individuals immerse themselves in a new culture, it inevitably influences their linguistic repertoire. Research by PhD-candidate Marie Barking who defends her study on March 1, reveals that native German speakers residing in the Netherlands undergo substantial language transfer from Dutch to German. They adopt loan translations and integrate Dutch grammar patterns into their German speech, resulting in innovative linguistic expressions.
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AiMark Household Scanner data
20th February 2024Researchers of Tilburg University interested in consumer purchase behavior are now able to access household scanner data of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) provided by AiMark.
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University Professor of Broad Prosperity Kim Putters accepts assignment as informateur
15th February 2024On February 14, 2024, Dutch Parliament has approved the appointment of Professor Kim Putters as informateur. On the same day, he accepted this mission to oversee the next round of talks to try and form a new government. Kim Putters has been affiliated to Tilburg University as University Professor of Broad Prosperity since 2022.
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Anke Liefbroer nominated for national Teacher of the Year election 2024
15th February 2024Anke Liefbroer has been nominated for the national Teacher of the Year election in 2024. With her passion for research and spiritual care, she seeks to establish a connection between her teaching and its practical applications. Read more about why Tilburg University is nominating her.
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Thesis Awards presented
05th February 2024The Executive Board of Tilburg University has presented this year’s annual Thesis Awards to Sergey Kramp (Best Master’s Thesis), Astrid Fokkema (Best Research Master’s thesis), and Paul Lodder (Best PhD Thesis).
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Tilburg University kicks off second phase of ENGAGE.EU
01st February 2024Develop and experience new forms of academic collaboration and exchange of ideas in Europe: that’s what ENGAGE.EU is all about. This consortium of nine European universities now officially enters its second phase. Since 2019, the alliance allows students and staff to virtually and physically move around between European campuses and work together to further stimulate Europe’s capacity for innovation and dealing with today’s societal challenges.