News Tilburg University
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Consortium receives NWO subsidy for research on more effective treatment of depression
04th October 2023Depression is the leading cause of disability. Patients receive treatment on a trial-and-error basis because it is unknown which treatment will benefit a patient. The BOOST Depression consortium will use artificial intelligence to develop biomarkers that can predict treatment outcome and guide the selection of the best treatment for each patient.
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Wim van de Donk on connecting and collaborating: “Using other muscles than the ones we normally use”
04th October 2023This era of transitions requires ways of connecting and collaborating that go beyond the boundaries of disciplines and organizations. By pursuing such avenues, Tilburg University seeks to increase its contribution to society.
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‘I'd like a handgun, please’: American states that allow instant gun purchases have more domestic homicides
03rd October 2023In many parts of America, you can walk into a gun store and walk out with a firearm. But in some states, there's a mandatory waiting period for gun purchases. Behavioral economist David Schindler delved into the effects of handgun waiting periods. He found that they prevent hundreds of gun deaths each year—especially reducing the risk of women dying from gun violence in their home after a domestic dispute.
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No water in Library: toilets and coffee machines out of order
02nd October 2023Due to a malfunction, there will be no water in Building L on Monday morning, October 2 - expected until 10.00 hrs. approximately. During the malfunction, the toilets and coffee machines in Library will be out of order. Facilities may be diverted to other buildings on campus where facilities are working.
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Eight Tilburg University programs rated as best in their fields
29th September 2023In the Elsevier Beste Studies 2023 ranking, that was published on Thursday, September 28, two Tilburg University Bachelor’s programs and six Master’s programs are rated as the best of their kind.
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Business backs Master’s in Finance sustainability program
29th September 2023At the Department of Finance (TiSEM), the first students to take the Master’s track in sustainability graduated this summer. These graduates have learned to value companies not only on the basis of economic factors, but also on their ESG profile.
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Expression of support for those affected by the Erasmus University Rotterdam shooting incident
29th September 2023Today the flags are at half staff on our campus. We are shocked and saddened by the tragic incident that took place in Rotterdam yesterday. We would like to express our deepest support and condolences to the Erasmus University Rotterdam community.
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New MindLabs building officially opened
28th September 2023On Wednesday, September 27, the Grand Opening of the new MindLabs building in Spoorzone took place. We celebrated this moment together with the other founders and members of MindLabs, partners, colleagues and invited guests.
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The development of thinking about faith
27th September 2023In his new book, "Thinking about Faith: From Modern Certainty to Agnostic Restraint", former dean and Professor of philosophy Willem B. Drees of the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences, presents a Dutch view of the status of religion in our society.
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EAIE Award for Hans-Georg van Liempd
27th September 2023Hans-Georg van Liempd, Secretary of Tilburg University and Director of University Services, received the Award for Outstanding Contribution from the European Association for International Education (EAIE). This award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Association’s work and to the international education sector. According to the EAIE there is little doubt the education sector is in a stronger position for the generous time and knowledge Hans-Georg has shared over his career.
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PhD research on the digital transformation of military organizations: ‘Ordinary soldiers are a driving force’
27th September 2023PhD candidate Mylène Struijk spent the last four years at a multinational military base, documenting and analyzing the organization’s digital transformation. Her research reveals that digital innovation is not so much driven by decision-makers at the highest levels, but rather by ordinary soldiers who increasingly tend to experiment with the possibilities of the internet, apps and other digital technologies.
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Using Virtual Reality to investigate driver mind-wandering
26th September 2023Mind-wandering is one of the leading causes of fatal traffic accidents. Andrew Reid and his team want to create an ecologically valid VR environment to study when, why, and how the mind wanders while driving, and how it can be detected and potentially prevented.
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Essay rector Wim van de Donk 'Beacons and movements' now available
25th September 2023Tilburg Law School's Willem Witteveen Lecture, delivered this year by Rector Magnificus Wim van de Donk, is now available as an essay in the Tilburg Series in Academic Education under the title 'Beacons and Movement. About universities'.
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Open to Complexity: Symposium on Open Science in the Social Sciences and Humanities
21st September 2023In the thought provoking ‘Open to Complexity: Symposium on Open Science in the Social Sciences and Humanities,’ Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences successfully brought together various scholars and policy makers to reflect on the creation and implementation of open research practices based on openness, transparency, and trust.
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Responses to government’s Balanced Internationalization bill
21st September 2023Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) has responded to the government’s Balanced Internationalization bill. While UNL is satisfied with the control instruments included in the bill, it is deeply concerned about the feasibility of a number of the proposed measures, such as the language measures.