Events for alumni
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10:45 - 12:30
Family Enterprises Doing Good, with Martin Rudolf Brenninkmeijer*
How do business principles inspired by Catholic thinking guide business and personal life? How can philanthropy make an impact in society? Martin Rudolf Brenninkmeijer will talk about the politics of sustainability and charity. (language: English)
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12:00 - 21:30
Vrienden van Cobbenhagen Lecture 2020: Urban Society
You are cordially invited to join us in the fourth Vrienden van Cobbenhagen Lecture. The theme of this year's lecture is Urban Society.
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13:00 - 14:00
All you need to know about… The Social Basis of Nostalgia*
‘Ah, the good old days ...’ Many people think that the olden days were really the golden days. Sociologist Peter Achterberg will unfold why people are prone to nostalgia. (language: English)
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20:00 - 22:00
Hartslagcafé: Iran in Vizier*
With the liquidation of Iranian General Soleimani, the clash between Iran and America has come to a new boiling point. How should we understand this confrontation? And how explosive is the situation in the already troubled Middle East? (Language: Dutch)
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19:15 - 21:30
The Price of Your Data*
Is the internet really free? Join us at this symposium to learn all about the societal impact and ethical implications of the targeted use of your personal data by governments and businesses. (language: English)
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13:00 - 17:00
Smart Cities: Utopia or Dystopia?*
The 2010s have been all about Big Data and Data Science; the 2020s might just be the decade of Smart Cities and the re-imagining of our urban environments. Event about the development and future challenges of creating Smart Cities. (language: English)
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13:30 - 18:00
Human Library Tilburg*
At Human Library you don't borrow books, but persons! Discover what lies behind the first impression of a transsexual, refugee or war veteran. There will also be group talks, lectures and much more. The grand opening is provided by Leon van der Zanden, artist by nature, coach through experience and presenter with self-mockery. Visit the LocHal (Tilburg) on February 13 and have an interesting conversation on people's life story. (language: Dutch & English)
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17:30 - 19:00
BRC Lecture: Technology Behind Care*
The Brabant Robot Challenge is a yearly event aimed at robotization in healthcare. This week, in the second of four inspiring public lectures, we will discuss the challenges of designing technology for healthcare purposes. (language: English)
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20:00 - 22:00
Hartslagcafé: Het Krediet van de Banken*
What are the most important developments within the banking system and the monetary system? How much confidence does the financial sector enjoy? (Language: Dutch)
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20:00 - 22:30
Science Café: Barre tijden voor de biodiversiteit*
In recent decades, biodiversity has declined dramatically worldwide - including in the Netherlands. This is partly due to our land use and in particular intensive agriculture. Can we still turn the tide? (language Dutch)
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17:30 - 21:30
Coach Café Tilburg
After a year with three successful editions in Amsterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, we and the Friends of Cobbenhagen will continue to 'meet'.
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17:30 - 21:30
Coach Café Rotterdam
After a year with three successful editions in Amsterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, we and the Friends of Cobbenhagen will continue to 'meet'.
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17:30 - 21:30
Coach Café Utrecht
After a year with three successful editions in Amsterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, we and the Friends of Cobbenhagen will continue to 'meet'.
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13:00 - 22:30
Board Connection 2020
On 7 November 2020, we will host the Board Connection again, and we will be pulling out all the stops! Ten years after the first Board Connection in 2010, we again invite all former and current board members of Tilburg University back to campus. So, did you do a board year during your studies? Please let us know! We are also looking for 'board year alumni' who want to help us organize this event. More information will follow in spring.
Recently graduated? Congratulations!
You are now officially a member of the Tilburg University alumni network. We are looking forward to staying in touch. So make sure to update your details. Discover what your Alma Mater has to offer you, how we can stay connected and what services you can (still) make use of.