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8 Tilburg University programs rated as best in their fields
08th October 2021In the Elsevier Beste Studies 2021 ranking, that was published on Thursday 7 October, two Tilburg University bachelor’s programs and six master’s programs are rated as best of their kind.
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The voice of the artist
07th October 2021There are two women on stage. Their faces look the same, they have the same haircut and wear the same glasses. Someone from the audience asks a question. One woman starts answering in French, closely followed by the other – but although their voices are the same, the second woman is speaking English. She is also two meters tall and has a clearly mechanical body. The first woman is ORLAN, a French contemporary artist. The second is ORLANOÏDE, her robot replica. In a collaboration with Science Gallery Dublin, they present a new addition to this work at Ars Electronica Festival 2021 – the robot speaks.
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The first PhD candidates of the Professional PhD Program have started
07th October 2021Tuesday afternoon, September 24, 2021. A group of seven PhD students were on the terrace of the Auberge du Bonheur recovering from the clinic by former field hockey international Marcel Balkestein they had just attended. These candidates are participating in the Professional PhD Program (PPP) of Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM). Although they are all doing their research over the globe, most were together this week to get to know each other and the faculty.
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Just published: Research methods between legal doctrine and data science
07th October 2021Large-scale case law research is becoming increasingly attractive with the digital availability of case law. At the same time, this development warrants more attention to the methodological justification of case law analysis. A new book edited by Paul Verbruggen collects important methodological lessons for this type of research.
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NYT: Neil Cohn conceived new and already loved melting face emoji
04th October 2021Neil Cohn of the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences was interviewed by The New York Times about the new emoji with the melting face, which he co-designed.
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Tilburg University appoints Linnet Taylor as Professor of International Data Governance
04th October 2021Tilburg University has appointed Dr. Linnet Taylor as Professor of International Data Governance effective October 1, 2021. Her research focuses on digital data, representation and democracy, with particular attention to transnational governance issues.
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50 years of psychology: life lessons for primates by Frans de Waal
03rd October 2021Psychology in Tilburg exists 50 years. To celebrate, we invited the world-famous primatologist and psychology professor Frans de Waal to give a lecture in a sold-out music stage 013. He showed us that indeed, we are all primates. And that perhaps the greatest challenge for psychologists is studying one's own species objectively.
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Willem Marie Speelman new professor of Franciscan Studies Center
01st October 2021Willem Marie Speelman has been appointed associate professor of Franciscan Spirituality, Theology and History because of the Franciscan Study Center.
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What the Islamic theologian Al-Ghazali can teach us about how we acquire knowledge
01st October 2021Theologian Cornelis van Lit, together with Gerko Tempelman, wrote a translation with explanations of the autobiography of the Islamic theologian Abu Hamid al-Ghazali and shows how relevant he is for us now (in Dutch).
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Tilburg University best communicating university and 2nd best valorizing university
30th September 2021For the fifth time, Tilburg University is ranked best communicating university in the Impact Ranking for Dutch universities and is second in the field of valorization and impact.
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Harald Benink in Nieuwsuur: crisis real estate giant Evergrande is wake up call for rest of world
28th September 2021In the Dutch tv program 'Nieuwsuur' on September 23, Harald Benink, Professor of Banking and Finance, spoke about the problems at Chinese real estate giant Evergrande. What implications does this have for China and for the rest of the world?
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Tilburg University appoints Elies van Sliedregt as Professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
28th September 2021Tilburg University has appointed Dr. Elies van Sliedregt as Professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure effective November 1, 2021. As part of this chair, Van Sliedregt, currently working as a Professor at the University of Leeds, will focus on organized crime, corruption and the adjudication of international crimes.
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Rector Magnificus, Pedel (Beadle), and Decaan (Dean), Tilburg University craft beers
28th September 2021During the opening of the completely restyled Grand Café Esplanade op September 2, our Beadles and Rector Magnificus introduced our new craft beers. In this interview with Paul Hoeijmans, Managing Director of Facility Services, you can read about the collaboration and the beers.
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SDG Action Day: Tilburg University contribute to Sustainable Development Goals
23rd September 2021On September 24 & 25 the SDG Action Day will take place for the sixth time. In addition to raising the SDG Action Day flag, these days we are giving extra attention to various research that contribute to Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, we are actively contributing to SDG`s on campus. Tilburg University is committed to a sustainable society and encourages researchers, teachers, support staff, students, and stakeholders to actively contribute.
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Statement on accommodation of international students
21st September 2021We understand all worries and questions concerning the accommodation, in particular of international students. For that reason, we try to inform students all well as we can and help find temporary and other solutions. We are making every effort, together with accommodation partners, to support students in finding a place to stay.
