Studium Generale
Studium Generale (SG) offers a stage for science, society, and culture at Tilburg University. Admission for everyone, usually free of charge. Interested what visitors have to say about Studium Generale? See our video below.
Upcoming:
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19:30 - 21:35
SG Film: Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain
Every first Tuesday of the month, you can enjoy the best movies on the big screen of the auditorium. In April we are taking you to Paris with a heartwarming comedy. The film follows Amélie, a young waitress caught in her imaginative world, who decides to help people find happiness. (French spoken - subtitles English)
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16:00 - 18:00
College Brede Welvaart: Werken en ondernemen
Our economy is changing. 'Broad prosperity' is much more central. What does that mean for companies and the labor market? With labor market professor Ton Wilthagen and professor of practice and Rabobank economist Otto Raspe. (Dutch)
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14:45 - 16:45
Game on! But why?
What is it about video games that make them fun? What draws so many of us to our computer screens and keeps us glued there for hours? This year's Missing Link Symposium will delve into this very question. (English / SG-Certificate)
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20:00 - 22:00
Hartslagcafé: De Wereld van ASML
Journalist Marc Hijink discusses the significance of Dutch tech company ASML for the region and its role in the global technology battle. How does the billion-dollar company from Veldhoven operate in the geopolitical force field? (Dutch)
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19:00 - 00:00
Nacht van de Filosofie: CHAOS
The annual Night of Philosophy is approaching! An evening of stimulating talks, lectures, film & music around the theme of Chaos. With emeritus professor philosophical anthropology Jos de Mul, Philosopher Laureate of the Netherlands Marjan Slob and NRC journalist Tom Jan Meeus. (Dutch / SG-Certificate)
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13:00 - 14:15
I Am Because You Are: the African Philosophy of Ubuntu
Ubuntu teaches us that 'A person is a person through others'. But what exactly is this African philosophy? What does it mean? And what can we learn from this concept? Find out all you need to know during this ‘pressure-cooker-lecture’. (English)
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20:00 - 22:00
SG Open Mic Night
Discover the talents of students and staff of Tilburg University at Studium Generale's Open Mic Night. Music, comedy, spoken word; everything is possible as long as it fits in the Esplanade café! Sign up as a performer or take a seat in the audience. (English & Dutch)
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14:45 - 17:45
Having No Home sweet Home
Join us at this symposium about the modern face of homelessness. From employed individuals without homes, to couch-surfers and those sleeping on sidewalks, we will explore social, and psychological aspects for a deeper understanding of what it means to have no home. (English)
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16:00 - 18:00
College Brede Welvaart: Tussen Winst en Welvaart
Do companies work for shareholders or for society? How do they organize and guarantee sustainable business operations? With Govert Buijs and Philip Joos we look for the conditions for a sustainable business community. (Dutch)
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16:00 - 17:00
Nietzsche & the free market
*CANCELLED* What can businesses and business ethicist learn from Friedrich Nietzsche? Philosopher Max van der Heijden will tell you ‘All you need to know about…’ the nihilistic market and the Nietzschean Übermensch as CEO. (English)
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16:45 - 17:30
SG Music: Hawijch Elders
Promising and prize winning violist Hawijch Elders is full of spirit and spontaneity. Solo she will play works of Niccolò Paganini and others.
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19:30 - 21:35
SG Film: Parasite
Enjoy the best movies on the big screen of the auditorium. This academic year’s last screening will be of the South Korean black comedy thriller Parasite. The unemployed Kim family infiltrates the wealthy and glamorous Park family, through schemes and tricks. (Korean spoken - subtitles English)
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16:00 - 02:00
Night University
Night University is Tilburg University's ultimate campus and science festival. On May 16th, we open our doors to everyone, young and old, free of charge! Departments, study associations and partners present a cross section of the 'Tilburg sciences' in a light-hearted way, all around this year's theme: Facts & Fables.
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16:30 - 18:00
E. du Perronlezing door Ellen Deckwitz
Poet, writer, playwright, columnist and podcaster Ellen Deckwitz will deliver the E. du Perron Lecture 2024. Among other things, she will be inspired by the theme of Night University: Facts and Fables. Afterwards, the E. du Perron Prize 2022/23 will be awarded. (Dutch)
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16:45 - 17:30
SG Music: Duo Bottasso
The brothers Nicolò (violin, viola, trumpet) and Simone Bottasso (diatonic accordion) play adventurous and surprising world music, with their own compositions and interpretations of Italian folk songs.
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20:00 - 21:45
De Tafel van Martinus
De Tafel van Martinus is the talk show about current scientific research at Tilburg University. Bring a friend and meet other curious people in the relaxed atmosphere of the Studiozaal of the Schouwburg. (Dutch)
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19:30 - 22:00
Science Café XL met Kim Putters: de toekomst van de economie
How do we want to live, do business and work in the Netherlands in 2040? How do we ensure that everyone can participate, including the next generations? SER-chairman Kim Putters explains how we can achieve Broad Prosperity. (Dutch)
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