News Tilburg University
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Emeritus Professor Marc Groenhuijsen receives highest award in field of victimology
30th June 2022During the 17th triennial International Symposium for Victimology in San Sebastián in June, Em. Prof. Marc Groenhuijsen was awarded the highest distinction in the field of victimology: the Hans van Hentig Award of the World Society of Victimology.
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Frank Hendriks appointed as member Dutch Council for Public Governance
30th June 2022Professor of comparative public governance Frank Hendriks has been appointed by the Dutch Council of Ministers as a member of the Council for Public Governance as of 1 July 2022. The appointment is for a period of four years. Hendriks succeeds Prof. Caspar van den Berg, who has become a member of the Dutch Senate and has therefore had to relinquish his membership of the Council.
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Tilburg University and Centerdata sign agreement for closer collaboration
30th June 2022On June 30, Tilburg University and Centerdata have signed a partner agreement, improving the structure and strategy of the existing collaboration. Based on this sustainable strategic partnership, Centerdata may now call itself ‘Official Partner Tilburg University’.
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The TAISIG Speakers - prof. mr. Corien Prins
29th June 2022Artificial Intelligence is changing society at lightning speed. And Tilburg University is no exception with the sudden rise of TAISIG. TAISIG's goal is to combine, coordinate, and strengthen all AI activities within our knowledge institution. We are proud to introduce the speakers to you. In this edition of 'The speakers of TAISIG' we'll hear from Prof. Corien Prins, Professor at Tilburg University.
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The TAISIG Speakers - prof. dr. Ton Wilthagen
29th June 2022In this edition of 'The speakers of TAISIG' we'll hear from Prof. dr. Ton Wilthagen, Professor at Tilburg University.
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Dr. Kim Putters appointed as University Professor of Broad Prosperity at Tilburg University
28th June 2022Dr. Kim Putters, president of the Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands (SER), has been appointed as University Professor of ‘Broad Prosperity’ at Tilburg University for one day a week, effective September 16, 2022.
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NudgeME: Give me a push and I'll eat healthy!
27th June 2022Give me a nudge, or NudgeME, is the acronym of the research project of Dr. Nynke van der Laan's team at the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. With a self-scan and an app in the supermarket, people become more aware of their food choices.
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Provincial award Hertog Jan for Prof. Dr. Emile Aarts
24th June 2022Prof. Dr. Emile Aarts, former rector magnificus of our university, received the provincial Hertog Jan award during his farewell speech from the hands of provincial executive Martijn van Gruijthuijsen. Aarts received the award because of his dedication and merits for Brabant as professor of Computer Science at the TU/e and Tilburg University, in particular for the realization of the Jheronimus Academy of Data Sciences (JADS).
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Winners Essay contest New Common
24th June 2022Winners of the New Common Essay contest were announced at a hybrid final meeting. Congratulations!
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Modern theology more vibrant and versatile due to globalization and decolonization
23rd June 2022In this book, emeritus professor of interreligious dialogue Marcel Poorthuis and former pastor Wilken Veen consider many theologians of the last forty years from around the world.
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Tilburg University pleased with government investments in recovery of universities
22nd June 2022On Friday, June 17, 2022, Minister Dijkgraaf gave further details of the investments in higher education and research announced in the coalition agreement.
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Oat milk coffee
22nd June 2022This week, three coffee vending machines on campus were converted to 'Oat of this World' machines.
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Tilburg University welcomes entrepreneurial students and startups to Deprez building on Spoorzone Campus
21st June 2022Tilburg University has concrete plans to establish an additional IQONIC incubator in the Deprez building in the Spoorzone Campus. It will be the place for students and startups where education and entrepreneurship come together. This news was announced by Paulina Snijders, vice president of the Executive Board, at the meeting in honor of the fifteenth anniversary of the IQONIC incubator.
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Tilburg University welcomes entrepreneurial students and startups to Deprez building on Spoorzone Campus
21st June 2022Tilburg University has concrete plans to establish an additional IQONIC incubator in the Deprez building in the Spoorzone Campus. It will be the place for students and startups where education and entrepreneurship come together. This news was announced by Paulina Snijders, vice president of the Executive Board, at the meeting in honor of the fifteenth anniversary of the IQONIC incubator.
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Outreaching Honors program 2022-2023 open for application
21st June 2022Invitation to Tilburg University students to participate in the Outreaching Honors Program.
