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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Is a staycation a real vacation?
Any questions on social issues? Our experts are happy to answer them. We received the following question: is 'staycation' a real vacation? Professor of Philosophy Ruud Welten shares his insights.
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Zoom in on the new normal
June 25, 2020 - Some 60 "Friends" were ready to attend the webinar of the Vrienden van Cobbenhagen, online, via Zoom. Almost the new common. Emile Aarts appointed himself an "appetizer" and introduced the main course—the contributions of Ton Wilthagen, Ronald de Jong, Esther Keymolen, and Martijn Groenleer.
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Social technology enriches the lives of the elderly
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a snack? Read about Tina ten Bruggencate's PhD research into the role that social technology can play in meeting the social needs of the elderly.
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How to use IT to prevent the spread of corona
At the moment, countries are taking different approaches to using IT to control the spread of COVID -19. However, there is no general framework that explains and compares the ways different countries use information technology (IT). Amin Amiri, assistant professor of information systems at Tilburg University, is developing such a framework. This framework can quickly show the holes in the control strategy of a country.
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How long does the lockdown have to last?
The various governments are struggling to decide whether and when to end the lockdown. Positions differ, from those who argue for a resumption of economic activity to those who argue for a continuation of the lockdown. Tilburg Professor of Econometrics Peter Kort, together with colleagues from other universities, has conducted research into which policy works best, in terms of consequences both for the economy and for health.
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Knowledge Session: Zero Hunger Lab
Even after your studies, you will never stop learning. Our lecturers are happy to help you deepen your knowledge. Find out how the Zero Hunger Lab contributes to solutions during the corona crisis.
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Knowledge Session: Decision making under uncertainty
Even after your studies, you will never stop learning. Our lecturers are happy to help you deepen your knowledge. Find out more about the 'decision quality concept' (Stanford University).
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Intelligent unlock: Business resilience during and after the Covid-19 pandemic
Now that the Netherlands is slowly but surely coming out of lockdown, the Dutch business sector is busy contemplating ‘intelligent unlocking strategies’. Dr. Nuno Barros de Oliveira (Organization Studies) has started a research project to investigate how small and medium-sized enterprises in the Netherlands adapt their businesses to make them resilient. The objective is to provide entrepreneurs with a suitable tool (an app or website) to help them adapt to the new social distancing economy. An app can help to identify and share best practices.
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New boot camp teaching method defies pigeonholing
Education at Tilburg University is characterized by knowledge, skills, and character. And that is no mean feat at a time when distance education is predominant and students are obliged to stay a good way away from their lecturers − and each other. Researcher and lecturer Kenny Meesters and his colleagues from the Information Management Degree Program have jointly developed a bootcamp to try to close this gap.
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The spontaneity of ‘more modest rituals’
‘What effect do the changes in and restrictions on goodbye rituals have on how people process the loss of a loved one in the long term?’ Dr. Martin Hoondert is Associate Professor of Music, Religion and Ritual at the School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. He is researching the effects of the coronavirus crisis on rituals surrounding funerals. “We are in the unique position of being able to carry out research in the middle of a disaster: the coronavirus pandemic.”
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Corona for Dummies: clear explanation for everyone!
Professor Reyer Gerlagh (Tilburg School of Economics and Management) explains in five mini-lectures very clearly, logically and rationally how the coronavirus can be spread, how it can be contained and what the consequences are of the different policy choices. Reyer Gerlagh is professor of environmental economics. The video series provides simple answers to difficult questions about COVID-19.
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Ten Tilburg researchers receive NWO grant for research into corona issues
Ten applications by Tilburg scientists have been honoured by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) in the 'corona fast-track' call for the collection of data that can only be collected during the COVID-19 crisis and for social issues that arise during the corona crisis. Out of 32 honoured proposals by NWO, 10 have been allocated to Tilburg University. We proudly present a selection.
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Frank van Pamelen: choice for art
Column by Frank van Pamelen
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Corona decision makers: include new expertise as the situation changes
Infectious outbreaks are often characterized by a lack of information and knowledge, changing and unforeseen conditions, as well as a myriad of organizations becoming involved (or not). To what extent can ex ante knowledge be made available from a network governance perspective to deal with a crisis like corona, in order to limit the transmission of a virus?
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Joba van den Berg, consensus decision-maker and corona spokesperson
Our alumni have interesting careers. Where have her Tilburg studies brought alumna Joba van den Berg? Since 2017, she has been a member of the Dutch Parliament, where she is the CDA spokesperson for curative care, mental health care, disability policy, the postal market, telecom, and the protection of key sectors. This means that all her days are more than filled with corona-related issues at the moment.
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University Fund supports students and research with emergency fund
The Tilburg University Fund has set up a special emergency fund to support students and researchers during the corona crisis. The first students have already been helped with this.
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The state is back, all the way, due to Corona
Also hunger for knowledge? Fancy a knowledge snack? Tilburg Professor of Public Administration Paul Frissen, also chairman of the board of the Netherlands School for Public Administration (NSOB), reflects on the corona crisis and talks about the delicate balance between science and politics and how the state has been put back on the agenda by almost all political parties, from the (extreme) left to the (extreme) right. The state is back, all the way back.
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Empty campus but full virtual lecture hall
the campus is empty these days. No students, no lectures and most employees work from home. Still, there are full lecture halls filled with Tilburg students: on the virtual campus!
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3D printers to the rescue during the corona crisis
During the corona crisis, various entrepreneurs spontaneously supported the healthcare sector. Such as alumnus Erik de Bruijn, co-founder of Ultimaker, a company that makes 3D printers. These devices can assist in the production of medical resources that are in short supply, such as face shield and parts for ventilators.
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Work-related tips for corona times by Marc van Veldhoven
For alumnus and Professor of Work, Health & Wellbeing Marc van Veldhoven, the corona crisis does not mean less work. On the contrary, teaching and research continue as usual, albeit in different ways, remotely, and everybody is bombarded with online working tips. But what does Van Veldhoven think is important?