Social Sciences and Humanities experts explore the way ahead
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on our society. In addition to caring for the many patients, every effort is being made to contain the coronavirus. What effects does the 1.5-meter social distancing measure have on our social contacts, our mental health, our jobs, and the economy? How do we overcome this crisis as best we can? Tilburg University, harnessing its focus on the humanities and the social sciences, deploys the research and expertise it fosters to help find answers.
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Focusing on technology to solve the corona crisis distracts from the much wider problem
This summer many holidaymakers will rely on the EU vaccination QR code to travel around safely while at the same time the delta variant of the corona virus is gaining ground. Does this and other technology such as track & tracing apps help to solve the crisis? Tilburg Law School researcher Dr. Linnet Taylor argues that European governments are relying too much on technology because that is easier than taking a wide array of social measures. She leads the Global Data Justice Project, seeking to understand how data serves the public interest.
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Now is the time for a structural change in the labor market
The labor market is regaining momentum now the lockdown measures are gradually eased, but it’s creaking and groaning. There are projects everywhere in the Netherlands to help people get a job, but is it enough?
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Why employers would be wise to let their employees work from home during the corona pandemic
The daily newspaper contain full-page ads from the Dutch government: ‘Work from home. We are getting better and better at it’. This appeal to companies to allow their employees to work from home is necessary since there are still many businesses that force their workers to come to the office, even though they can do their work equally well from home. Given public health concerns this ban is obviously an ill-advised decision. But the employers concerned clearly put their business interests first. But is that wise?
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The meaning of virtual communities in organized sports
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a snack? Watch this knowledge clip about the research of Tilburg University researcher Nanny Kuijsters talks about the meaning of virtual communities in organized sport.
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Transition paths as instrument for a skills-based career switch
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a snack? Watch this knowledge clip about the research of Tilburg University researcher Patricia Prüfer, in which she talks about her research on transition paths as instrument for a skills-based career switch.
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The effect of sustainable investments in times of corona crisis
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a snack? Watch this knowledge clip about the research of Tilburg University Jurian Hendrikse (Research Master in Business), in which he talks about his research on the effect of sustainable investments in times of corona crisis.
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Virtual lunch visit to Florijnz Corporate Finance
On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, more than 30 Friends of Cobbenhagen came together for a Boardroom meeting including a delicious luncheon. The meeting was graciously hosted by Hans Minnaar, founder and director of Florijnz Corporate Finance.
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The courtroom as a stage for protest in times of crisis
An increasing number of Dutch entrepreneurs go to court, because the corona measures are harming their businesses. What are their chances of winning? And to what extent is the government responsible for the plight of entrepreneurs in times of crisis? Tilburg University Magazine asked Professor of Administrative Law Jurgen de Poorter.
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Psychosocial aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a snack? Watch this knowledge clip about the research of Tilburg University researcher Wijo Kop, in which he talks about his research on psychosocial aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why do people fail to adhere to COVID-19 preventive measures?
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a snack? Watch this knowledge clip about the research of Tilburg University researcher Ruben Vromans, in which he talks about his research on why people fail to adhere to COVID-19 preventive measures workers.
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Effects of restrictive corona measures in nursing homes
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a snack? Watch this knowledge clip about the research of Tilburg University researchers Annerieke Stoop and Suzie Noten, in which they talk about their research on restrictive measures following COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes and the effect on residents, informal caregivers and volunteers.
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Resilience of SMEs in times of corona
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a snack? Watch this knowledge clip about the research of Tilburg University researcher Joyce Kox, in which she talks about her research on resilience of SMEs in times of corona.
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Preconditions for COVID-19 mobile apps
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a snack? Watch this knowledge clip about the research of Tilburg University Ashley Metz, in which she talks about her research on preconditions for COVID-19 mobile apps.
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The post-corona economy: The biggest economic impact is yet to come
De coronaviruscrisis heeft begin februari meer grip op Nederland dan ooit in 2020. Maar hoe ziet de wereld eruit als het coronavirus-tijdperk voorbij is? Arjan Lejour, hoogleraar Belastingen en Openbare Financiën, verwacht een 5% kleinere economie en meer economische ongelijkheid, vertelt hij in een interview met Univers.
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Opportunities for young people on the labor market in Corona times
Watch the New Common webinar from February 9, 2021: A New Lost Generation? Youth Employment in Corona Times.
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Word of the Year
'One-and-a-half-metre-society' was voted as the Dutch word of the Year 2020. A word, I think, that did cover the load. At least more so than 'swaffelen' in 2008. I hope that by the end of December we will embrace a word that not only has fifteen letters but a word that is real and positive, oldschool-like, wacko-like and ‘common sensitive’.
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Wanted: humble leaders with moral awareness and guts
The corona crisis may become a catalyst for the transition to ‘new’ common values. According to 'Tilburg' thinkers such as Wim Dubbink, Wouter Scheepens and Mijntje Lückerath, we need to move towards more morally driven, transformative and modest leadership.
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Florian Sniekers: The government must continue to invest, even after billions in corona support
The Dutch government has already spent many billions of euros to support entrepreneurs during the corona crisis. And although, given the vaccine, there are better times ahead, many businesses will have to rely on government support in 2021, too. The national debt is increasing as we speak. What does this mean for the Dutch economy? How are we going to pay for all this when the corona crisis is over? An interview with Tilburg University economist Florian Sniekers.
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of pregnant women
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a snack? Watch this knowledge clip about the research of Tilburg University researcher Myrthe Boekhorst, in which she talks about her research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of pregnant women.
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The impact of COVID-19 measures for Central and Eastern European migrant workers
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a snack? Watch this knowledge clip about the research of Tilburg University researchers Brigitte Kroon and Panna Kerti, in which they talk about their research on the impact of COVID-19 measures on the work and wellbeing of Central and Eastern European migrant workers.