Press releases Tilburg University
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Inaugural address Karim Schelkens: The importance of religious literacy for contemporary society
11th September 2023The decline of churchianity in the West is often hastily and without good reason seized upon to proclaim the future superfluity of religion. Christian relics, architecture or literature, for example, then become something exotic, a noncommittal part of leisure activities. Professor Karim Schelkens questions this non-committal nature. In his inaugural speech on September 22, he argues for religious literacy in the academy, with an eye on future leadership capable of understanding the sources of European and even global thought.
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Farewell address John Einmahl: Mathematics is too profound to fit the mold of usable science
01st September 2023On September 8th, mathematician John Einmahl will deliver his farewell speech at Tilburg University. In a time when science is expected to be practically applicable and societally usable, the departing professor reminds us of the intrinsic importance of his beloved field of mathematics. Mathematics, the science of eternal truths, is too profound and all-encompassing to be reduced to a practical application.
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Dr. Phillip Paiement appointed Professor of Law and Governance in the Anthropocene
30th August 2023Tilburg University has appointed dr. Phillip Paiement of Tilburg Law School to Professor of Law and Governance in the Anthropocene, effective September 1st, 2023. Phillip Paiement’s research is devoted to transnational strategic litigation in climate change, biodiversity conservation, large-scale land transfers and pollution from extractives industries.