Press releases Tilburg University
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New Approach to Volunteerism Needed to Counter Turnover
07th December 2023Volunteers are of great value to society, both individually and economically. But a decline in the number of volunteers is also visible worldwide. Based on new research, a team of academics across the globe conclude: “Organizations and fellow volunteers play an important role in the retention and sustainable deployment of volunteers."
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New endowed chair Octavia van Breemen for cross-fertilization psychiatry and theology
23rd November 2023Prof. Ernst Hirsch Ballin and Rector Magnificus Wim van de Donk of Tilburg University signed an agreement establishing the new endowed chair Octavia van Breemen on Nov. 20. This chair aims to promote education and research on the cross-fertilization between psychiatry and theology.
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PhD research: Self-interest, social marginalization and weak spots liberal institutions contribute to support for populist parties
22nd November 2023Over the past two decades, European democracies have witnessed the rise of populist parties. New PhD research by Dr. Francesco Marolla (Tilburg University) provides insight into the explanation for support of European citizens for populist parties. “Populist parties receive significant support from citizens who feel socially marginalized, especially in more affluent and globalized societies. Citizens' self-interest and the weak spots of liberal institutions also appear to be important factors in explaining support for populism.”