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Veni grants for nine promising Tilburg researchers
03rd August 2023NWO has awarded Veni funding of up to 280,000 euros to nine promising researchers from Tilburg University. This will allow the laureates to further develop their own research ideas over the next three years.
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How unnecessary paper creates the illusion of sustainability
24th July 2023Tatiana Sokolova found that unnecessary paper packaging creates the illusion of sustainability, because paper is often perceived as environmentally friendly—even when it’s doing more harm than good. “Objective and perceived sustainability are not necessarily the same thing.”
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The UBS-Credit Suisse Merger: Helvetia’s Gift
11th July 2023The example of the UBS-CS emergency rescue deal shows that the reforms adopted after the GFC are still insufficient for resolving systemically relevant banks. Helvetia's gift seems surprisingly high, making us pause for thought about the efficiency of current banking regulation.