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Events for students

• 20 Jan 18:00 - 19:00

  AI Forward Forum Talk Series: Professor Melanie Mitchell

  Professor Melanie Mitchell, Davis Professor of Complexity at the Santa Fe Institute Melanie Mitchell, will give an online talk at AI Forward Forum

• 20 Jan 20:00 - 22:00

  Kan geo-engineering het klimaat redden?

  If we can't reduce our energy consumption sufficiently to limit global warming, we may have to resort to other solutions. How realistic are such geoengineering interventions? (Dutch / SG-Certificate)

• 25 Jan 12:30 - 22:00

  TOP Winter Week 2022

  TOP Winter Week is an introduction week for all new students who start their studies at Tilburg University in February.

• 27 Jan 18:00 - 20:00

  Open Stage & Poetry Night

  CANCELLED: Unfortunately, the Open Stage & Poetry Night cannot take place due to coronation measures. However, the new campus poet will be elected by the jury and announced on January 27. Make sure to follow the Studium Generale social media!

• 29 Jan 20:00 - 21:30

  Book presentation of the Dutch edition of Luigi Giussani's latest text, Giving Your Life for the Work of Another

  Prof. R.M. Wibier, professor of Private Law at Tilburg University, and university chaplain Fr Michael Peeters, who translated the book, will present the Dutch edition of Luigi Giussani's latest text, Giving Your Life for the Work of Another.

• 01 Feb 11:00 - 12:00

  Workshop Keeper password manager (NL)

  In the week of January 31, Tilburg University makes its employees and students aware of threats on the Internet. One of the activities that week is the Keeper workshop. This workshop will be given at different times.

• 01 Feb 15:00 - 16:00

  Workshop Keeper password manager (ENG)

  In the week of January 31, Tilburg University makes its employees and students aware of threats on the Internet. One of the activities that week is the Keeper workshop. This workshop will be given at different times.

• 03 Feb 09:00 - 22:00

  Workshop Keeper password manager (ENG)

  In the week of January 31, Tilburg University makes its employees and students aware of threats on the Internet. One of the activities that week is the Keeper workshop. This workshop will be given at different times.

• 03 Feb 15:00 - 16:00

  Workshop Keeper password manager (NL)

  In the week of January 31, Tilburg University makes its employees and students aware of threats on the Internet. One of the activities that week is the Keeper workshop. This workshop will be given at different times.

• 03 Feb 20:00 - 21:30

  De eeuwige Russische beer

  The tension between Russia and the West is high. Summit talks falter and a military invasion threatens Ukraine. Military historian Christ Klep sets the playing field and draws parallels with the past. (Dutch / SG-Certificate)

• 07 Feb 13:00 - 14:15

  The Economics of Languages

  How does an economist look at languages? Is learning a (second) language a good investment? What are the economic effects of multilingualism? What should be the official language(s) of the European Union? (English / SG-Certificate)

• 10 Feb 16:45 - 17:45

  The Impact of Big Data

  Using smart algorithms to analyze data trails that we generate through our interaction with digital environments is booming business. How exactly does the increasing use of Big Data influence our modern society? Does it even go so far as altering the way we think and act? (English / SG-Certificate)

• 10 Feb To be announced

  February Congres - The Next Generation

  Fancy an evening of taking steps for your future career? Soon, The February Congress 2022 will take place in the Schouwburg in Tilburg.

• 11 Feb 10:00 - 11:00

  Get to know Tilburg University - Live Webinars for Master's programs

  The Get to know Tilburg University Webinar is your one-hour introduction to studying in the Netherlands, the city of Tilburg, Tilburg University and our offer of international Master's programs. Join the live webinar on February 11 or May 13.

• 17 Feb 13:00 - 14:15

  Grotius and the Invention of Modern Law

  The Dutch humanist Hugo Grotius, a.k.a. Hugo de Groot, (1583-1645), known for his spectacular escape in a book chest, also ranks among the intellectual giants of European legal history. In this lecture, Professor Randall Lesaffer will explain his significance for the development of modern law in Europe and the West. (English / SG-Certificate)

• 18 Feb 10:00 - 11:00

  Get to know Tilburg University - Live Webinar for Bachelor's programs

  The Get to know Tilburg University Webinar is your one-hour introduction to studying in the Netherlands, the city of Tilburg, Tilburg University and our offer of international Bachelor’s programs. Sign up for the live webinar on February 18 or April 19.

• 25 Feb 10:00 - 11:00

  Admission and Application - Live webinar for Bachelor's programs

  Do you have questions about the application procedure for international students? This one-hour interactive session will give you useful information on what you can expect from the application process. It is also your chance to ask any questions you might have.

• 02 Mar 13:30 - 15:30

  Campus Experience

  Are you curious about life as a student at Tilburg University, or not sure which university you want to attend? Discover our compact and green campus during the Campus Experience and find out if Tilburg University is your future home.

• 04 Mar 10:00 - 11:00

  Admission and Application - Live webinar for Master’s programs

  If you're interested in doing a Master's program at Tilburg University, and you want to know more about the application and admission process, you should join our webinar!

• 10 Mar 15:00 - 17:30

  Tilburg University Challenge: Ideation Workshop

  In this workshop you will work on this: what are your personal motives? From what vision do you want to improve the world? If you don’t have an idea yet, you will start working with ideation tools to develop a great idea based on these questions. If you already have an idea, you will further sharpen your vision based on trends and environmental factors.

• 15 Mar To be announced

  Tilburg University Challenge: Kick-Off

  Kick-Off Event with participants and partners. Get to know your fellow competitors and the partner network during Meet & Greet. Learn about the do’s and dont’s during the contest.

• 19 Mar 09:00 - 17:00

  Online Bachelor's Open day

  Do you want to know which Bachelor's program suits you best? Then sign up for the Online Bachelor’s Open day on Saturday, March 19. Get to know more about our international Bachelor's programs and ask our students, teachers and study advisors all your questions.

• 21 Mar 10:00 - 14:00

  Cross-cultural Research Methods

  A two-day course for current and aspiring researchers, 21-24 March 2022

• 22 Mar 15:00 - 17:30

  Tilburg University Challenge: Workshop Customer Discovery

  Learn more about how to define your target group and find customers suited for your idea. All teams are welcome to join!

• 25 Mar 10:30 - 12:30

  Study Information Day Theology study programs

  Are you interested in the Bachelor's program in Theology, the Master's program in Theology, the Master Teacher Religious Education Program, or the Master's program in Christianity and Society? On December 10, you can visit our Study Information Day (in Dutch) to get to know the study environment, follow a trial lecture, and meet a student, lecturer, and alumnus of the programs.

• 04 Apr 08:30 - 18:00

  Economic Business weeks Tilburg

  Prepare yourself for your career by attending the Economic Business weeks Tilburg. An event for TiSEM students, but also open for students from other Schools.

• 09 Apr 09:00 - 17:00

  Online Master's Open day

  Which Master do you think is interesting? Do you want to know which Master suits you? Then visit the Online Master's Open day. Find out all you need to know about our Master’s programs, tracks and pre-Masters and ask our teachers, students and study advisors your questions.

• 11 Apr 09:45 - 17:00

  Student for a day Bachelor's programs

  If you have a program in mind or you're considering different options, you should join one or more of our Student for a day event(s). Attend a lecture and find out which program is the right one for you.

• 12 Apr 15:00 - 17:30

  Tilburg University Challenge: Workshop Customer Discovery

  Customer validation is an essential phase of your project development process. Tests assumptions and hypotheses about the customer problem, target market, and product.

• 19 Apr 09:00 - 18:00

  Juridische Bedrijvendagen Tilburg

  Prepare yourself for your career by attending the Juridisch Bedrijvendagen Tilburg. An event for TLS students, but also open for students from other Schools.

• 19 Apr 09:45 - 18:30

  Social Sciences Career Event Tilburg

  Prepare yourself for your career by attending the Social Sciences Career Event. An event for TSB students, but also open for students from other Schools.

• 19 Apr 19:00 - 21:00

  Career Week Kick-off

  Prepare yourself for your career by attending the Kick-off of the Tilburg University Career Week. An event for all students.

• 21 Apr 12:30 - 18:00

  TSHD Career Day

  Prepare yourself for your career by attending the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences Career Day. An event for TSHD students, but also open for students from other Schools.

• 10 May 15:00 - 17:30

  Tilburg University Challenge: Workshop Pitching & Storytelling

  Learn all about pitching & storytelling.

• 19 May 18:00 - 01:00

  Night University 2022

  Night University is the annual science festival of Tilburg University.

• 24 May To be announced

  Tilburg University Challenge: Speeddates

  An afternoon filled with brainstorming and coaching.Great opportunity to receive (online) face to face feedback.Receive more insights in the partners or teams.

• 02 Jun To be announced

  De kunst van veranderen: de psychologie achter een nieuwe maatschappij

  After an eventful year and a half, we will meet again on November 25 for the Friends of Cobbenhagen Lezing 2021, this time at the Concert Hall in Tilburg. With the theme 'The art of change: the psychology behind a new society' Professor Margriet Sitskoorn and composer, conductor and cultural entrepreneur Merlijn Twaalfhoven will each shed their light on the changing society from their own field of expertise. (Dutch / Certificate*)

• 14 Jun To be announced

  Tilburg University Challenge: Pitch Workshop

  During the pitch workshop you will receive direct feedback and tips about your pitching skills. This workshop is essential for all finalists and prepares you for the pitch you need to give during the Grand Finale.

• 16 Jun 16:00 - 18:00

  Dies Natalis - Shaping Change

  POSTPONED: Due to the increasing contaminations and the announced measures, it has been decided to postpone the 94th Dies Natalis. We will look for a suitable moment when all is possible again.

• 29 Jun 09:00 - 15:00

  Agents of Change: Moral Conversion and Social Transformation

  International Virtual Conference, Utrecht, NL
  Organized by The Franciscan Study Center and The Thomas Institute at Tilburg University

• 30 Jun To be announced

  Tilburg University Challenge: Grand Finale

  During the Grand Finale the best teams will give a one-minute pitch about their entrepreneurial idea or innovative prototype. After the pitches, a few teams will participate in the Q&A session were the grand jury asks in depth questions. The afternoon will end with an award ceremony and a bunch of ecstatic students.

• 05 Sep 16:00 - 17:30

  Opening Academic year

  More information follows soon.