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What would Tilburg University look like if you had your say? Be a candidate for the University Council or School Council
04th March 2024Participative decision-making: what is it and how can you be part of it? Decisions within the university aren’t just made by boards and management teams, but students and employees contribute to thinking, discussing, and deciding on Tilburg University’s policies. From March 11 to 13, you can register to be a candidate for either the University Council or your School Council. But what’s in it for you? The presidents of student parties SAM and Front explain it to you in 1 minute.
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E-mail 'Register as a candidate for the University Council or School Council' can be considered secure
04th March 2024On Monday, March 11, an e-mail will be sent to all employees and students from the external party 'Het Stembureau' (voting application). This e-mail allows you to register as a candidate for the University Council or the School Council between March 11 and 13. Since this e-mail will be marked as ‘external’ in Outlook, and the sender is unknown, it might evoke some questions. We appreciate everyone’s awareness when it comes to (cyber) security risks, but want to inform you that this e-mail is genuine and safe to open.
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More student housing available
22nd February 2024Tilburg University, together with the City of Tilburg and housing corporations, is committed to the realization of more student accommodation. We think it is a major priority that there is enough affordable housing to meet the needs of our students. We are pleased that more and more student housing is being completed so that students can start their studies and their lives in Tilburg. Some student accommodation is still available.
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European Universities Alliance ENGAGE.EU receives follow-up grant
03rd July 2023The European Commission has announced that ENGAGE.EU is to receive a follow-up grant to the amount of € 14.4 million for further elaborating the mobility and collaboration among the nine participating European universities. The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science supports Tilburg University’s efforts with an additional € 1 million.
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Deprez building central place for entrepreneurship after the summer
30th June 2023Tilburg University is busy renovating Deprez building in Spoorzone in the Tilburg city center. From the start of the academic year 2023-2024, the building, which used to accommodate MindLabs, will be a central place for entrepreneurship.
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'ENGAGE.EU made me even more ready for the next step in my career'
29th June 2023The first challenge week of ENGAGE.EU, July last year, yielded valuable results on several fronts. For Tilburg University, for the Dutch municipality of Tilburg and most of all for student Chiara Scalia. "ENGAGE.EU brought me the life lessons I need for my professional career," she says.
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Top floor of library closed on July 4 between 07:00 and 12:00 hrs.
28th June 2023On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, the top floor (floor 2) of the library will be closed in the morning because solar panels will be installed on the roof.
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New vending machines for hot and cold drinks and snacks on campus
27th June 2023A new tender is underway for vending machines for hot and cold drinks and snacks on the Tilburg University campus. On July 1, 2023, new vending machines will be installed in public spaces and in offices on the campus. This means that a few things will change for students and staff.
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The Restaurant is closed for technical maintenance this summer
26th June 2023The Restaurant is closed for technical maintenance this summer, starting July 3. It will reopen its doors on Monday, August 28. In the meantime, you can use the catering facilities in CUBE.
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No food in the Library from July 1, 2023
26th June 2023From Saturday, July 1, 2023, no food may be taken into the Library. This decision has been taken because of nuisance caused by mice and damage to equipment and furniture. Only lidded water bottles are allowed in the Library.
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IQONIC Demo Day & BBQ
23rd June 2023On June 15, IQONIC organized the first Demo Day as well as the annual BBQ at the Faculty Club.
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Thesis Award for research on cultural omnivores: “Cultural taste says a lot about your social position”
23rd June 2023Master’s student of Sociology Romy Oomens has won the Mens & Maatschappij Master’s Thesis Award with her study of the phenomenon of ‘cultural omnivorism’. Her study will be published in the academic journal of the same name. Romy investigated whether educational level and intergenerational mobility cause people to develop a more exclusive or, on the contrary, a broader cultural taste.
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Work & Move: anti-RSI software has been extended
22nd June 2023Our contract with the supplier of Work & Move has recently been extended. The software tool WORK & MOVE that we offer to employees / students is the personal coach, which ensures sufficient variation between concentrated screen work and mental and physical exercise.
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Tilburg University’s reaction to the Parliamentary debate on Internationalization
21st June 2023Dutch MPS are greatly worried about the fast growing numbers of international students studying in the Netherlands and the impact on, among other things, the availability of student accommodation and on Dutch as an academic language. Tilburg University wants to emphasize that our international community is a valued and integral part of our community. These developments do not affect current students or their programs.
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Talent at work: new edition Tilburg University Magazine
16th June 2023The new edition of Tilburg University Magazine is out now! In this edition, we explore the dynamic relationship between talent development and the labor market.
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Tilburg University researchers conduct experiment during Lowlands Science 2023
15th June 2023Several researchers from the Human Resource Studies department have joined forces to conduct a unique experiment during Lowlands Science. Festival visitors are invited to hit the dance floor and participate in the experiment, which is all about collaboration.
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Teacher of the Year election 2023: Vote for your favorite teacher
09th June 2023In collaboration with student party SAM, we annually organize a Tilburg University Teacher of the Year election. The nominees are: Hannes Datta (TiSEM), Nathan Wildman (TSHD), Max van der Heijden (TSB), Dorien Velthuis (TLS), and Anke Liefbroer (TST).What instructor is really passionate about their work and activates students in class? Cast your vote between June 12 and 16.
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Requesting your master's degree certificate via OSIRIS
09th June 2023Starting June 13, 2023, as a master's student, you can apply for your degree certificate through OSIRIS Student in the Case module.