Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences
Research and education at the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences (TSHD) has a unique focus on humans in the context of the globalizing digital society, on the development of artificial intelligence and interactive technologies, on their impact on communication, culture and society, and on moral and existential challenges that arise.
Strategy 2022-2027
TSHD has a unique combination of disciplines: philosophy, cultural studies, communication and information sciences, cognitive sciences and AI, the University College, and the Tilburg Center of the Learning Sciences (TiCeLS). From this strong foundation, we join forces to work on the challenges that people, organizations, and society are faced with. TSHD focuses on the further development of digital sciences, with strong roots in the humanities and social sciences, and on the further development of the humanities and social sciences with digital sciences.
Read more about our vision, ambition, and goals in our Strategy 2022-2027: Shaping our Future Society Together.
News
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Our Mind Wanders Almost Half of the Time
18th March 2024Why is it that there are so many more conditions for a happier life than before, yet people often continue to focus on negative aspects of life? Michael Vlerick addresses this question in his book, "Waarom we niet gelukkiger zijn" ("Why We Aren't Happier"), providing us with tools to become content individuals within our means.
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Cultural eco-studies for more just relationships between humans and the environment
08th March 2024We might think we're objectively observing nature, its aesthetics, and management, but we may not be aware of the biases in terms of power, gender, culture, and colonial relationships, for example. Kate Huber specializes in multimedia cultural analysis, postcolonial studies, and transnational environmental justice.
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Moral objections to competition in labor market, education and health care
04th March 2024In her dissertation, philosopher Yvette Drissen examined the ethical consequences of competitive practices in various sectors of society. She argues that competition can not only corrupt, but also comes with opportunity costs and large psychological and emotional costs, alienating people from each other.
Upcoming events
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13:30 - 15:00
PhD Defense N.J.M. Hendrix MA
Artificial Intelligence for Computer Aided Diagnosis of Scaphoid Fractures and Associated Instability on Conventional Radiography
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10:00 - 11:30
PhD Defense L.J.M. Chateau
Anxious Aesthetics: Memes and Alienation in Digital Capitalism
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14:30 - 17:00
Theatre performance for researchers: ‘Science Communication: Rewarded!’
From scientists, there is an increasing expectation to engage with the public and seek collaboration beyond the academic realm. Do you also want to communicate about your research but lack time or inspiration? Are you curious about how science communication can become an integral part of your work as a researcher? Then come to the performance 'Science Communication: Appreciated!' on Friday, May 31st in the Blackbox on our campus.
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13:30 - 15:00
PhD Defense K.G.A. Doreleijers MA
Styling the Local: Hyperdialectisms and the Enregisterment of the Gender Suffix in the 'New' Dialect of North Brabant