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Reviewing language policy and update Internationalization
02nd April 2024In this news item you can read about the language policy revision approach and an update on Internationalization and self-regulation. On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the Executive Board has decided to review Tilburg University’s language policy, which dates from 2017. This has been prompted by current views on our own language policy, new technological solutions, and the anticipation of possible new legislation.
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The Easter hunt returns!
27th March 2024Join us tomorrow, Thursday, March 28th at 8:30 AM. The Easter Bunny has hidden 30 golden eggs filled with great prizes around campus. The golden eggs are hidden outside on the campus and inside the following buildings: Sports Center, Cube, Marga Klompé, Academia, the Library and Cobbenhagen. But keep in mind, they're in the common areas, not in lecture halls or offices. Ready to start the treasure hunt? Good luck!
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Anke Liefbroer deserving finalist in the national Teacher of the Year election 2024
26th March 2024Anke Liefbroer (Tilburg School of Catholic Theology) was honored yesterday as one of the four finalists of the national Teacher of the Year election in Theater De Kom in Nieuwegein. Our congratulations to the winner, Peter Pelzer (Utrecht University), finalists Hanneke Velthuijsen (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences), Chris Attai (Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen), and of course our own Tilburg University colleague Anke Liefbroer.
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Meet Your Co-Founder XL: Find the right co-founder to build your startup!
06th September 2023Meet Your Co-Founder XL is a live national matchmaking event to find a promising tech start-up to join or to find a co-founder that can strengthen your tech company. This event will take place at LEVEL UP on Monday September 25, 2023 in Evoluon, Eindhoven.
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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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Suuz van Bommel and Joost Lamers on Connected, Curious, Caring, and Courageous: "The core values have the potential to speak to people"
04th September 2023The 2027 Strategy lists four core values the university aspires to make good on. Is it succeeding? At the end of their one-year term in participation, the outgoing chairs of student parties SAM and Fractie Front share their appraisal. “The core values can be used to shape ideas and input for the organization.”
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Amazing summer achievements by excelling Tilburg University athletes
01st September 2023A number of our students and employees have dual careers in the field of elite sports. In addition to their work or studies, they accomplished great achievements this summer.
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ENGAGE.EU Expedition at UNWE in SOFIA
31st August 2023In October, our Bulgarian partner UNWE (University of National and World Economy) organizes a new and inspiring Expedition. In this Expedition, students from within the ENGAGE Alliance join forces to address challenges addressing issues regarding the theme Sustainable cities.
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Immigration coordinator Cathelijn Peeters wins gold at World Athletics Championships
28th August 2023What an extraordinary achievement by immigration coordinator Cathelijn Peeters last Sunday, August 27! As one of the four Dutch relay runners, she has won gold at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on the 4x400 meters relay.
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Digitalization and its ramifications require more academic knowledge
18th August 2023Digitalization affects people and society and has even changed us. Collecting and processing large information files benefit society, but it also has its downsides, for instance, for security, privacy, and the climate. And yet our society is insufficiently equipped for these rapid developments. The theme of the Opening of the Academic Year in Tilburg is digitalization. Dean Boudewijn Haverkort of the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences explains what is possible thanks to digitalization, what we should be doing to control it, and what could be the university’s role.
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Meet the Entrepreneur: Casper Looman
16th August 2023In this monthly Q&A series, we shine a spotlight on the inspiring (student) entrepreneurs who form the backbone of the IQONIC community. We present them a number of thought-provoking questions and ask them to reveal fun facts about themselves and their businesses. These stories serve as a source of inspiration for others and showcase the diverse entrepreneurial culture that IQONIC nurtures. This month we would like to introduce you to Casper Looman!
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Farewell to Eric van Damme: Ministerial policy is too political and lacks sufficient scientific basis
16th August 2023In a time-honored tradition, Eric van Damme, Professor of Economics, rounded off his academic career with a lecture that, in addition to family and friends, was attended by an unprecedented cortege of 50 professors. This speaks volumes about Van Damme’s academic network and the mark he has made as a researcher in a key area of microeconomics: game theory.
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No train traffic to and from Tilburg for five days
09th August 2023From August 14 to 18, there will be no trains to and from Tilburg for five days. There will also be no trains at Tilburg University station during that time.
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Tilburg University Challenge: The winners
03rd August 2023Sven Correia (Bachelor’s student of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation) produces tofu from soybeans grown in the Netherlands. His fellow students Krzysztof (Chris) Trzebinski and Jakub Janczak own a sustainable clothing brand. These students won prizes in the Tilburg University Challenge. What did they learn in this annual competition?
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Obituary: Professor Emeritus Fred van Iersel (1954-2023)
01st August 2023On Thursday, July 27, 2023, Professor Emeritus by special appointment Fred van Iersel passed away. We have lost a special colleague, someone with great commitment to the university and the Catholic community of faith, and an engaged professor with attention for social and international political issues.
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Let there be sun: Solar panels on the Library’s roof
18th July 2023Sustainability is structurally embedded in our business operations. We want to be courageous, take responsibility, and set the example on our campus. We therefore reduce our carbon footprint as much as we can and actively contribute to solutions. For instance on the roof of the University Library.