Christmas and New Year activities for staff and students
For everyone, the upcoming period between Christmas and New Year's will be different. For some staff and students this is a time to look forward to, for others it is actually a stressful and lonely time of year. There are staff and students who cannot go back to their families abroad, who are alone or for other reasons would like to visit the company of fellow students and staff members. For them and all other employees and students, we put together a list of activities.
Christmas alone does not have to be lonely
Celebrations University Chaplaincy Maranatha
- Sunday December 24 (Christmas Eve), 23.00 p.m.: Christmas Eve Mass, with afterwards, a midnight breakfast.
- Regular Sunday celebrations, 17.00 hrs.: International Student Mass. (except December, 24).
- January 1 (New Year's Day), 17:00 hrs: Eucharist, followed by mulled wine.
- Find more information on the University chaplaincy website.
- These activities are open to employees and students of all beliefs and also open to non-religious students.
Events Tilburg University
Take a look at the Tilburg University website to see what events are taking place here until the Christmas season, such as the performance of the Christmas Choir on December 19, 2023.
Events Tilburg University | Tilburg University
In addition, employees and students can play sports at the Sportcenter during this period. For opening hours, take a look here.
Activities by other organizations
Besides Tilburg University, other organizations undertake all kinds of activities as well during the Christmas season. Below are some examples and the target groups for whom they are intended.
- Do you want to clear your head and get some fresh air? Or learn more about (the area around) the campus? In cooperation with the Vereniging voor Natuur- en Milieu educatie (IVN Tilburg) a walking route around our campus has been developed. Through this link you can find more walking routes around our campus.
- For students and employees (from about 16 to 35 years old) Avondje Uit organizes several Christmas activities. Curious which activities these are, check out the website here.
- For international employees, Tilburg International Club offers support by providing information and organizing social, cultural and community activities.
- International Center Tilburg is an organization that wants to connect internationals with Tilburg and Tilburg with the world. For example, they organize the Peace Dinner on December 28, 2023. Check the website to see what other events and activities they organize.
- Make sure to check the website of Vita Tilburg for various activities in and around Tilburg. This is a place for all Dutch and international students (and young professionals) in Tilburg. For example: you can join the round table or a cooking workshop.
- Also take a look at the website of Gemeente Tilburg for activities and events.
Where to find help and support
If you are not doing well, you can use the Tilburg University support system. Take a look at the well-being page for employees or the mental health page for students to see who can help you regarding the question or problem you have.
Helpline and follow-up consultations with company counsellor
Employees and students who can use support in any form can use the mental health coach (company counselor). For employees, the company counselor can be reached between 8 am and 11 pm at telephone number +31 (0)6 28 771 262. For students, the company counselor can be reached Mon-Fri between 5pm and 11pm and on weekends between 8am and 11pm. Take a look here for further information on mental support: Personal and mental support | Tilburg University