Overview articles Tilburg University Magazine
Tilburg University Magazine is an online magazine about Tilburg University's education and research and the impact these have on society. The magazine connects the university with its alumni and relations from the world of business, politics, and social organizations.
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From first kiss at McDonalds to Italian proposal: Machiel and Chloë found love at the university
Many loves have their origins on campus, though not all of them last. Some campus couples are still together to this day. Towards the university's 100th anniversary, we collect their love stories. Machiel Hermans (29) and Chloe van Beek (28) first met at the Student for a Day program for Public Administration. They became an item in 2012 and tied the knot exactly ten years later.
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Inner motives have guided Peter Broeders’ life and career
Our alumni have some interesting careers. Where did Tilburg University alumnus Peter Broeders’ studies take him? After gaining a Bachelor’s in Econometrics at the Katholieke Hogeschool Tilburg in 1985 and a Master's degree in Business Economics at the Katholieke Universiteit Brabant in 1989, in 2022 Peter completed a Master’s degree in Theology at Tilburg University. Since 2019 he has been national director of Kerk in Nood Nederland, where he devotes himself to his fellow human beings.
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‘My Master’s year was the best year of my life’
Many loves have their origins on campus, though not all of them last. Some campus couples are still together to this day. Towards the university's 100th anniversary, we collect their love stories. Anna Shemetkova (29) came from Russia to the Netherlands to do a Master’s. Niels van den Elzen (29) was a mentor waiting in a Donald Duck outfit to help new students find their way during TOP Week.
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‘Watching Temptation Island together was a guilty pleasure’
Many loves have their origins on campus, though not all of them last. Some campus couples are still together to this day. Towards the university's 100th anniversary, we collect their love stories. Angela van de Voorde and Sten Nouwens were introduced to each other by a mutual friend during a night out at café Bolle in March 2000. They fell in love there and then.
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1963 and the genesis of the Schools of Law and Social Sciences
Preparations to establish a Law School in Tilburg, as part of the then Roman Catholic School of Economics (Katholieke Economische Hogeschool) started as early as in 1959. Within a few years, the School of Economics moved to a brand-new campus (1962) and its name was changed because of the establishment of the Schools of Social Sciences and of Law in 1963.
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Tanya supports the wellbeing of some of the most vulnerable communities
Where are our international alumni now? Where did the path from Tilburg University lead for alumna Tanya Moredo from Canada?
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Listen to the science podcast about greed
In Science Quest, the Tilburg University Podcast, scientists seek answers to questions about people and society that concern us all. From war to peace. From climate to your wallet, from care to organization and from big data to dating. Our own experts discuss the newest, funniest and most talked-about insights from their own research.
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Talent at work
The uncertain and constantly changing job market requires us to keep developing ourselves. Moreover, work is an essential driving force, both for individuals and society. In this edition of Tilburg University Magazine, we explore the dynamic relationship between talent development and the job market.
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“Enjoying my studies while engaging in the thing I’m passionate about”
It is all very clear to Vicky Littlejohn: if you apply yourself and show what you can do, people want to help you. In the course of her career, Vicky managed to persuade many people with her passion for the baking profession. With her company, Proof Bakery, she coaches bakers who want to start a business.
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Tinder match on campus
Many loves have their origins on campus, though not all of them last. Some campus couples are still together to this day. Towards the university's 100th anniversary, we collect their love stories. Lennart Sinjorgo (25) and Ilona Neve (25) first laid eyes on each other during a volunteer evening of Serve the City Tilburg. Ilona rather fancied Lennart, but he did not seem immediately interested.
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“We hit on each other in class”: Marieke and Rens fell in love on campus
Many loves have their origins on campus, though not all of them last. Some campus couples are still together to this day. Towards the university's 100th anniversary, we collect their love stories. Marieke (33) and Rens (34) both studied Econometrics at Tilburg University. They met in 2006 during their very first proper introduction to the university: TIK Week.
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Behind the Tech of ChatGPT
Even after your studies, you will never stop learning. Our lecturers are happy to give you tips on how to deepen your knowledge. Eric Postma, professor Artificial Intelligence, gave a lecture on ChatGPT. This 'writing bot' has caused quite a stir in recent months. Is it a great tool or a dangerous development?