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Universities in the Netherlands present alternative Student Cabinet
29th March 2021Not a coalition agreement to last for four years, but a long-term plan, based on scientific knowledge. The universities in the Netherlands have presented an alternative coalition agreement – right after the Dutch parliamentary elections and at the start of the formation of a new Cabinet. Fourteen students form the first Dutch Student Cabinet and each represent a Minister’s portfolio with a suitable plan for the future of the Netherlands.
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The corona crisis as an opportunity for improved relationships between people and with nature
24th March 2021The corona crisis teaches us that perfectibility is illusory and that people cannot do without communities. That is the thesis of the recently published book Nothing in Excess. Re-evaluating Nature, the Economy and Life post Corona, written by Prince Carlos de Bourbon Parma, Professor of Theology Paul van Geest, and Professor Emeritus of Economics Sylvester Eijffinger.
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Let the new politicians learn right away that a proper scientific education, sustainably provided, costs money
22nd March 2021April 6 is the national day of action to address the issue of underfunded universities. The day is supported by all universities.
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Stereotypes determine responses to sexual violence
22nd March 2021Ideas about what is "normal" play a large part in the responses to stories of victims of sexual violence. People generally react more negatively when events deviate from the stereotypical story, for example, when the victim is male. This is evident from Eva Mulder's doctoral research, which she will defend at Tilburg University on March 26, 2021.
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Tilburg University and CZ pool expertise in Healthcare System Knowledge Institute
16th March 2021Tilburg University (specifically, the Tilburg School of Economics and Management) and healthcare insurer CZ will be working together in the Healthcare System Knowledge Institute/Academic Collaborative Center for the purpose of gathering and creating knowledge of healthcare systems, the Dutch system in particular. To many parties such knowledge is indispensable for outlining a well-substantiated policy. On March 18, 2021, Tilburg University and CZ signed an agreement formalizing their collaboration.
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Tilburg scientists explain elections
15th March 2021In the run-up to the March 17 elections, Tilburg University offers an election page in which Tilburg researchers interpret the issues at stake.
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Current notifications and information
12th March 2021All current notifications and announcements are listed on our Self Service Portal.
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MEGAMIND project for innovative energy transition receives grant from NWO
10th March 2021Innovative energy transition research receives a grant from the Dutch Research Council NWO. Ten researchers will link artificial intelligence research to innovation in legislation and regulation to accelerate the energy transition. Among the ten researchers are Saskia Lavrijssen, Merel Noorman and Leonie Reins from the Tilburg Law School.
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In Memoriam student Claudia van Lieshout
08th March 2021It is with a heavy heart that we share the very sad news that one of our Bachelor of Data Science students, Claudia van Lieshout, passed away in her sleep last week.
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Tilburg University offers lecturers help in realizing knowledge video clips
05th March 2021The knowledge video clip is short and to the point and offers a nice opportunity to add variety to the teaching repertoire. Bij Tilburg University is de Pilot Kennisclips gestart, waarbij docenten met behulp van studentassistenten een professionele animatie kunnen laten ontwikkelen.
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Role of interpreters crucial to military mission success
04th March 2021In modern military interventions in conflict zones, soldiers usually operate among the population. In this process, the assistance of interpreters is indispensable. The language skills, cultural knowledge and personality of interpreters are crucial in their mediating role between soldiers and local actors and the success of the mission. This is shown in research in Afghanistan, on which Andrea van Dijk will obtain her doctorate on March 10.
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Many companies will not survive a third Covid wave
04th March 2021In a third Covid wave, more and more companies will get in trouble for longer and may collapse. If billions are needed again, there may be a limit to this support, according to tax economist Ed Westerhout in Univers.
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Everyone vaccinated before July 1. Is that feasible?
04th March 2021Minister Hugo de Jonge calculated on Tuesday, March 2, that every adult Dutch citizen could be vaccinated before July 1. Is that calculation correct? In an interview in NRC, professor of logistics Jan Fransoo explains what that calculation is based on and to what extent it is feasible. "For vaccination, three things are needed: a vaccine, the person who gives the injection and an upper arm."
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Tilburg University strengthens its position in QS subject ranking
03rd March 2021In the QS rankings Tilburg University has further improved its rankings positions across the board.
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Mental health Dutch population reasonably stable despite Covid-19 crisis
03rd March 2021At the end of 2020 around 17% of the adult population in the Netherlands was suffering from mild to severe feelings of fear and depression. In addition around 6% reported severe symptoms of fear and depression. But these percentages dit not differ from those of 2018 and 2019, a new scientific study by CentERdata, Tilburg University and Nivel has shown.
