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Events Tilburg University
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Current developments
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Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria: expression of support for victims
08th February 2023It is with deep concern that we have learned of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. This dreadful situation is having an enormous impact on the people in the area. In our community, too, staff, students, and alumni are affected by this tragedy. We offer them our sympathy and support.
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Ukraine: Info and support for students and staff
Tilburg University is shocked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and sympathizes with all those affected. We can imagine that the situation has a great impact on the well-being of many students, researchers, lecturers, and other employees in our community. Tilburg University sympathizes with them and is committed to supporting all those directly or indirectly affected by these events.
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Tilburg University Magazine
With our online magazine we inform, inspire and connect our alumni and external relations. You will find fresh knowledge snacks, interviews, a walk down memory lane, and more.
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Univers
Univers is the independent, cross-media platform of Tilburg University. Univers offers a mix of news, human interest, background, interviews, opinion, culture and sports.
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Tilburg University Topics
Read about our contributions to the new common, the digital society, sustainability & society, the changing labor market, security, culture & religion and healthcare & wellbeing.
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News
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“Aim to catch bigger fish under international criminal law"
27th March 2023Although all eyes are on the International Criminal Court for prosecuting such international crimes as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide – a recent and notable case in point being the warrant issued for Russian president Putin’s arrest – the future of international criminal law lies in national law.
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Inge Bongers appointed as Professor of Sustainable Innovation in Mental Healthcare
24th March 2023Tilburg University’s Executive Board has appointed Inge Bongers as Professor of Sustainable Innovation in Mental Healthcare at the Department of Tranzo of the Tilburg School for Social and Behavioral Sciences, effective April 1, 2023. Inge Bongers’s research remit centers around further studying sustainable innovations that contribute to maintaining and improving mental health.
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Erik-Jan Broers one of the finalists in national Teacher of the Year 2023 election
23rd March 2023Erik-Jan Broers is a finalist of the national Teacher of the Year 2023 election. On Monday 24 April, he will be one of the four finalists to deliver a mini-lecture in the Stadsschouwburg Utrecht. A five-member jury will use this lecture to decide whether he walks away with the national title.
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Tilburg University and De Reit: the evolving relationship of good neighbors
23rd March 2023From March 23 to April 23, De Reit, the relatively young community in which Tilburg University is located, will be home to the Stichting Straat festival, and our campus will host a variety of activities, including tours, concerts, and lectures. The spectacular final weekend, 22 and 23 April, offers a fitting close to the festival.
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Grant for digital self-management platform for people with severe mental illness
22nd March 2023Researchers from Tilburg University and partners received a grant for the development of a digital self-management platform for people with severe mental illness. The goal is to give this vulnerable group more control over their own mental health and thus reduce the pressure on mental health care.
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Tilburg University contributes to financial literacy among young people
22nd March 2023On March 20, the first day of Global Money Week, Tilburg University and Nibud (National Institute for Family Finance Information) provided a guest lecture and a knowledge session on the topic of ‘Young people & money’ at CURIO, a school for secondary vocational education (MBO). The reason is the EU-funded ANGLE project ‘A Network Game for Lifecycle Education’. This project is aimed to enhance the financial literacy among young people, enabling them to make sound financial decisions.
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Tilburg University maintains its top positions in QS World University rankings by subject 2023
22nd March 2023As in recent years, Tilburg University has achieved several top positions in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Since the 2020 edition of the ranking, Tilburg University has ranked in the worldwide top 100 in the broad faculty area of Social Sciences & Management.
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Royal distinction for Prof. Theo Camps
20th March 2023On March 17, Theo Camps, TIAS Professor of Organizational Science & Public Administration, received a royal distinction for his commitment and contributions to science and society. He was appointed an Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau by Hubert Bruls, Mayor of Nijmegen.
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Yael Diamant appointed as Professor of Financial Networks and European Property Law
20th March 2023Tilburg University has appointed Yael Diamant as Professor of Financial Networks and European Property Law at Tilburg Law School, effective April 1, 2023. Her research will focus primarily on the interface of property law and financial regulatory law.
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Tilburg University has moved into new MindLabs building
17th March 2023At the end of January, the new MindLabs building was completed and it is now being fitted out. In the week of March 27, Tilburg University took possession of the building, situated in the heart of hipster hotspot Spoorzone. The four shared labs on the ground floor will be managed by the university. On the first floor, office space and three lecture halls will be available to Tilburg University.
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Children's drawings can help with early detection of giftedness
15th March 2023Potential talents of children with characteristics of giftedness are not always seen in mainstream education. Children's drawings, however, can play a role in early detection of their needs and talents, argues psychologist Sven Mathijssen in his dissertation titled "Back to the drawing board: Potential indicators of giftedness in human figure drawings," which he defends on March 22, 2023 2:00 pm.
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Tilburg University to collaborate intensively in the region for Broad Prosperity
14th March 2023The government has pledged € 12.5 million as part of a regional deal to invest in central Brabant for improving the quality of the living and working environment of both residents and entrepreneurs. The money is intended to give a major boost to Broad Prosperity in our region.
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Theo Camps’ Valedictory Address: Close Relationship between House and Cabinet Prevents Officials from Speaking Freely
13th March 2023An overly close relationship between coalition factions in the Dutch House of Representatives and cabinet makes it impossible for officials to give ethical advice. So, Prof. dr. Theo Camps will conclude in his valedictory address on March 17, 2023.
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Cyclists beware: Bike thieves active on campus
13th March 2023In recent weeks, bikes have been reported stolen, both from the parking racks and from the bike storage facilities.
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Are you for or against us? The impact of protest on political programs
13th March 2023Last weekend, climate activists again blocked the A12 highway near The Hague to draw attention to the climate crisis. The farmers’ movement does not shy away from harsh, disruptive actions either. To what extent do these disruptive actions contribute to protest groups’ objectives? And what is the social impact as regards political choices and voting behavior? Sociologist Ruud Wouters is conducting research into the impact of protest on political choices and the elections. “Protest can force political parties to take a clear stand.”
