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New student organization FUST aims to represent all students in Tilburg
14th March 2024With a dynamic trio at its helm, Taylan Mete, Nikola Novoselec, and Thijs Jansen, FUST (Federal Union Students Tilburg) is a new force emerging to champion the rights and well-being of students from all walks of academic life.
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Festive opening of the Community Garden
14th March 2024March 12 saw the festive opening of the Community Garden on our campus. This Community Garden, next to Academia building, is a student initiative that was received with great enthusiasm and support by the Tilburg Young Academy. When the university proved to be equally thrilled, the dream could be realized! Thanks to the hard work of Tilburg Young Academy and Facility Services, the Community Garden is now a reality.
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Pilot of individual study spaces without reservation extended to April 10th
14th March 2024During the recent student sounding board meeting, the interim results of the pilot, which involves making individual study spaces accessible without reservation via LibCal, were evaluated. Thanks to a positive evaluation, it has been decided to extend the pilot until April 10, 2024, the date of the final evaluation of the pilot.
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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.
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Dialogue sessions with students about Tilburg University’s four core values
08th June 2023The four core values of Tilburg University are known as the four Cs: Caring, Courageous, Connected and Curious. How recognizable are these core values that guide us on campus? Dialogue sessions yielded valuable takeaways. We will use that input to move forward.
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Picture time! Have you seen the 013 digits on our campus?
06th June 2023It is the perfect photo opportunity! Sit down in the ‘0’ and share your Tilburg and campus-loving photo on social media. Make sure to tag @gemeentetilburg and use #wearetilburguniversity and maybe you’ll be featured on the @tilburguniversity Instagram or Facebook page!
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Sustainability at Tilburg University in research, education, and business operations
05th June 2023Monday, June 5 is World Environment Day. We are a university that, based on its mission, seeks to shape a valuable and sustainable society. We are visibly and less visibly working on this every day. But in what ways do we see that reflected in our education, research and business operations?
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The relationship between microdosing psychedelics and feeling authentically
31st May 2023During their research exploring the effect of microdosing psychedelics on feeling authentic the authors found that microdosing was related to higher ratings of state authenticity. This suggests that microdosing may help individuals align their behavior with their personal values and goals. Read the article.
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Frank Lammers' visit to Tilburg University
31st May 2023Listen to the new episodes of Omroep Brabant's entertainment programme Het Ministerie van Brabantse Zaken 'The Ministry of Brabantish Affairs'. In one of the new episodes Frank Lammers visited Tilburg University. Watch the whole episode (available in Dutch).
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Winners Tilburg University Challenge 2023
25th May 2023The 2023 Tilburg University Challenge was awarded on May 23 to three innovative business plans by student teams. During the finals, the Ideation Award went to Giulio Tosato, Cesare Maria Dalbagno and Francesco Fumagalli of BCI-magicians. The Business Ready Award went to Sven Correia of myTofu. The Audience Award was won by Krzysztof Trzebinski and Jakub Janczak of Thirsty Sustainable Clothing.
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SSH signs Tilburg Student Housing Covenant
22nd May 2023Tilburg, May 22, 2023 - SSH Student Housing has signed the Student Accommodation Covenant of the City of Tilburg. Given the great shortage of student accommodation in Tilburg, SSH wants to realize hundreds of extra units for students. The focus will be on affordable student rooms.
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Meet the Finalist of the TiU Challenge
17th May 2023The Top 17 Teams have been selected for the Tilburg University Challenge!