News Tilburg University
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Demonstration by Extinction Rebellion on Campus
23rd April 2024This morning, demonstrators from Extinction Rebellion and Scientist Rebellion protested on the campus against the presence of Shell and ING during the Economic Business Weeks Tilburg (EBT). During their protest, they painted texts on the glass walls of Cube and poured green paint over the university logo at the selfie spot and the elevator shaft of the library on the footbridge. These markings were made with washable paint and have largely been removed.
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Niña Weijers wins E. du Perron Prize
22nd April 2024The winner of the E. du Perron Prize 2022/23 is Niña Weijers for her book Cassandra. The prize will be presented on May 16 at the kickoff of the 'Night University Festival' on the campus of Tilburg University. The biennial prize (€ 10,000 and an artwork) is intended for writers, artists, or public intellectuals who, like Du Perron in his time, identify and break down boundaries to stimulate mutual understanding among different population groups.
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New book Civilized Digitalization: A blueprint for a digital world where technology and humanity go hand in hand
22nd April 2024How do organizations deal with the ethical challenges that technological developments bring with them? In their new book, Civilized Digitalization, Leon Dohmen and Joan Baaijens describe the influence of these developments on organizations and advocate increased moral awareness in the development of digital products.