News Tilburg University
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Native German speakers in the Netherlands shape language transfer
29th February 2024When individuals immerse themselves in a new culture, it inevitably influences their linguistic repertoire. Research by PhD-candidate Marie Barking who defends her study on March 1, reveals that native German speakers residing in the Netherlands undergo substantial language transfer from Dutch to German. They adopt loan translations and integrate Dutch grammar patterns into their German speech, resulting in innovative linguistic expressions.
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AiMark Household Scanner data
20th February 2024Researchers of Tilburg University interested in consumer purchase behavior are now able to access household scanner data of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) provided by AiMark.
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University Professor of Broad Prosperity Kim Putters accepts assignment as informateur
15th February 2024On February 14, 2024, Dutch Parliament has approved the appointment of Professor Kim Putters as informateur. On the same day, he accepted this mission to oversee the next round of talks to try and form a new government. Kim Putters has been affiliated to Tilburg University as University Professor of Broad Prosperity since 2022.