News Tilburg University
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Open to Complexity: Symposium on Open Science in the Social Sciences and Humanities
21st September 2023In the thought provoking ‘Open to Complexity: Symposium on Open Science in the Social Sciences and Humanities,’ Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences successfully brought together various scholars and policy makers to reflect on the creation and implementation of open research practices based on openness, transparency, and trust.
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Responses to government’s Balanced Internationalization bill
21st September 2023Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) has responded to the government’s Balanced Internationalization bill. While UNL is satisfied with the control instruments included in the bill, it is deeply concerned about the feasibility of a number of the proposed measures, such as the language measures.
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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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CRSPM 2013 Historical Indexes Research Database
20th September 2023by Nico Tilburgs
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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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Visit of the Ambassador of India
14th September 2023The Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. Reenat Sandhu visited Tilburg University on September 13th. Rector Magnificus and President of the Executive Board Wim van de Donk welcomed her on her first visit to the university.
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Mary Ann Liebert Journal Collection
13th September 2023Mary Ann Liebert Journal Collection
Now available, the Mary Ann Liebert journal collection with more than 90 peer-reviewed journals. -
Earthquake in Morocco: expression of support for victims
11th September 2023Shocked by and with deep concern we have learned of the devastating earthquake in Morocco. This dreadful natural disaster is having an enormous impact on the people in the area and far beyond. In our community, too, staff, students, and alumni are affected by this tragedy.
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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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Festive opening photo exhibition The Mix Netherlands ‘Earth'
05th September 2023The photo exhibition The Mix Netherlands ‘Earth' was festively opened on September 1. You are invited to admire the work of photographers Wiesje Peels and Martien Coppens shown in this exhibition. The works of art can be found on the Esplanade, in Cobbenhagen building and in front of the train station in the city center until October 31.
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Retrospect Opening Academic Year 2023-2024
04th September 2023The Opening Academic Year 2023-2024 took place on Monday, September 4. The auditorium was packed with students, staff and invitees who got to hear all about digitalization. We look back at a great event and share the highlights of the afternoon.
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Anke Liefbroer (TST) is Teacher of the Year 2023
04th September 2023Anke Liefbroer was named Tilburg University's Teach of the Year 2023 during the Opening of the Academic Year. Anke teaches the courses Sociology & Psychology of Religion, and Pastoral Care & Psychopathology at our theological faculty (TST).
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Join us for an informative session with The Chronicle of Higher Education!
31st August 2023Join us for an informative session with The Chronicle of Higher Education!
Date: October 2, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Language: English