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Catering & hospitality satisfaction survey
30th November 2023This week, we are conducting a satisfaction survey from within the University asking for the opinions of a random group of students and staff about a number of contractors and their services (various restaurants, Grand Café, Faculty Club, coffee/snack vending machines). We are conducting this survey because we think it is important that these services meet your needs. So your opinion is very important to optimize our services.
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Keuzegids Universiteiten 2024: Two top-rated programs; four Bachelor’s programs rank #1
30th November 2023Like last year, two of Tilburg University’s Bachelor’s programs have been awarded the Top Program quality label in the Keuzegids Universiteiten 2024. Students have also ranked four Tilburg University Bachelor’s programs as the best in their field. The annual Keuzegids Universiteiten ranks all academic Bachelor’s programs, with the ranking being largely based on student satisfaction measured through the National Student Survey (NSE).
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Executive Board response to election results and internationalization discussion
29th November 2023We wish to emphasize that Tilburg University is and will remain an open, diverse, and inclusive community where all are welcome, and equal. Whether you work or study at Tilburg University – and regardless of your background, your outlook on life, and your politics – you belong to our community.
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Catering & hospitality satisfaction survey
30th November 2023This week, we are conducting a satisfaction survey from within the University asking for the opinions of a random group of students and staff about a number of contractors and their services (various restaurants, Grand Café, Faculty Club, coffee/snack vending machines). We are conducting this survey because we think it is important that these services meet your needs. So your opinion is very important to optimize our services.
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Keuzegids Universiteiten 2024: Two top-rated programs; four Bachelor’s programs rank #1
30th November 2023Like last year, two of Tilburg University’s Bachelor’s programs have been awarded the Top Program quality label in the Keuzegids Universiteiten 2024. Students have also ranked four Tilburg University Bachelor’s programs as the best in their field. The annual Keuzegids Universiteiten ranks all academic Bachelor’s programs, with the ranking being largely based on student satisfaction measured through the National Student Survey (NSE).
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Executive Board response to election results and internationalization discussion
29th November 2023We wish to emphasize that Tilburg University is and will remain an open, diverse, and inclusive community where all are welcome, and equal. Whether you work or study at Tilburg University – and regardless of your background, your outlook on life, and your politics – you belong to our community.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week Brabant 2023
28th November 2023In the third week of November, the Global Entrepreneurship Week Brabant 2023 took place. During this week the Universities (of applied sciences) in Brabant collaborated to organize several events for their students. Take a look at the overview and recap of the events that took place during this week:
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Experience our 96th Dies Natalis all over again
24th November 2023On Thursday, November 16, we celebrated our university’s 96th Dies Natalis. The theme of this year’s ceremony was 'Experiencing Broad Prosperity'. We look back on a varied and surprising program, which included a warm welcome to the new Vice President of the Executive Board, Wilma de Koning. Were you unable to attend the Dies Natalis or would you like to watch it again?
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Meet the Entrepreneur: Sven Jan Correia
17th November 2023In this monthly Q&A series, we shine a spotlight on the inspiring (student) entrepreneurs who form the backbone of the IQONIC community. We present them a number of thought-provoking questions and ask them to reveal fun facts about themselves and their businesses. These stories serve as a source of inspiration for others and showcase the thriving entrepreneurial culture that IQONIC nurtures. This month we would like to introduce you to Sven Jan Correia!
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LinkedIn data breach
17th November 2023On October 31, a major data breach involving a LinkedIn database has occurred. The database, spanning several millions of records, containing personal identifiable information, has been offered for sale on a popular hacking forum.
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Current student registrations at Tilburg University: number of students stabilizes
15th November 2023To date, 19,506 students are registered at Tilburg University. Student numbers have stabilized and that is in line with Tilburg University’s strategy: quality over quantity. The number of international first-year Bachelor’s students has decreased.
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Week of Work Stress: "Working online has blurred the lines between work and private life"
15th November 2023It’s the Week of Work Stress. As part of this week, we spoke to Marianne van Woerkom, full professor of positive organization psychology. She researches how organizations can improve the wellbeing and development of employees. We asked her to give us tips to prevent work stress and tell us how academic research contributes to psychological wellbeing on the work floor.
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Prosperity or wellbeing: What makes us happy? - Dies Natalis November 16
08th November 2023If you are not very rich, but healthy and happy, you will probably score highly on ‘broad prosperity’. Antoinette de Bont and Lex Meijdam have a dialogue on the subject and share with us their personal stories of happiness in life, about wellbeing and prosperity at the Dies Natalis on November 16. A sneak peek. Do you want to 'experience' the theme of broad prosperity? Join our Dies Natalis celebration!
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The Executive Board on the war between Israel and Hamas
07th November 2023The war between Israel and Hamas is heartbreaking and, understandably, continues to arouse emotions, also within our academic community. We are all deeply affected by the violent images and the harrowing stories. As the Executive Board, we fervently hope that all the violence and hate will end soon and that dialogue may result in solutions that will lead to lasting peace. We urge our colleagues and students to continue to be caring and connected and to treat each other with consideration and respect.
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Tilburg University ranks high internationally in Business, Economics, and Law
26th October 2023Tilburg University’s international reputation for teaching and research have once more been confirmed with good scores, especially within the fields of Business & Economics and Law. This is evident from the results of both the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2024 and the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2023 by ShanghaiRanking, which were released this week.
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Omroep Brabant and Tilburg University host podcasts on election topics
26th October 2023There is a lot at stake in the upcoming elections. That is why Omroep Brabant, with the help of Tilburg scientists and experts from the field, is making three podcasts around the most important election themes. Students and employees are welcome to attend the recordings!
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Student athletes and the art of balancing athletics and education
24th October 2023Tilburg University’s Wall of Fame welcomes two new inductees this year. Cindy van der Zanden plays softball and has recently qualified for the final round of the 2024 World Championship with Team Kingdom of the Netherlands Women's Fastpitch. Davy Brand has won multiple Dutch and European titles in martial arts, including that of European Kyokushin champion in 2016 and 2021. In 2022, he became world champion.
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Winner student challenge in South Africa
23rd October 2023During her exchange semester at the University of Cape Town, Eva Ruzius, third-year student of the Bachelor Global Law participated in a student challenge. This challenge was organized as part of OCW's knowledge mission to South Africa. Eva and her group presented a solution to the challenge ''How can HEIs equip graduates with the right skills to implement a circular economy in the different economic sectors graduates will be employed". With this solution, they won the challenge.
