News Tilburg University
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New MindLabs building officially opened
28th September 2023On Wednesday, September 27, the Grand Opening of the new MindLabs building in Spoorzone took place. We celebrated this moment together with the other founders and members of MindLabs, partners, colleagues and invited guests.
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The development of thinking about faith
27th September 2023In his new book, "Thinking about Faith: From Modern Certainty to Agnostic Restraint", former dean and Professor of philosophy Willem B. Drees of the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences, presents a Dutch view of the status of religion in our society.
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EAIE Award for Hans-Georg van Liempd
27th September 2023Hans-Georg van Liempd, Secretary of Tilburg University and Director of University Services, received the Award for Outstanding Contribution from the European Association for International Education (EAIE). This award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Association’s work and to the international education sector. According to the EAIE there is little doubt the education sector is in a stronger position for the generous time and knowledge Hans-Georg has shared over his career.
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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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Using Virtual Reality to investigate driver mind-wandering
26th September 2023Mind-wandering is one of the leading causes of fatal traffic accidents. Andrew Reid and his team want to create an ecologically valid VR environment to study when, why, and how the mind wanders while driving, and how it can be detected and potentially prevented.
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Essay rector Wim van de Donk 'Beacons and movements' now available
25th September 2023Tilburg Law School's Willem Witteveen Lecture, delivered this year by Rector Magnificus Wim van de Donk, is now available as an essay in the Tilburg Series in Academic Education under the title 'Beacons and Movement. About universities'.
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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.