Press releases Tilburg University
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Prof. Sofia Ranchordás appointed as Full Professor of Administrative Law
13th October 2022Tilburg University has appointed Prof. Sofia Ranchordás as Full Professor of Administrative Law at Tilburg Law School starting from December 1, 2022. Professor Ranchordás’ research within the chair will focus on equal treatment in the digital administrative state.
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Honorary doctorate for Mariëtte Hamer at 95th Dies natalis
10th October 2022Tilburg University’s Dies natalis will be celebrated on Thursday, November 17, at 16:00 hrs. This year is special: the university celebrates its 95th anniversary. During the Dies celebration, an honorary doctorate will be presented to Mariëtte Iris Hamer, Government Commissioner on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence, and former president of the Dutch Social and Economic Council (SER), by honorary supervisor Professor Ton Wilthagen for her contribution to social-economic policy.
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Josette Dijkhuizen’s inaugural lecture: critical events are critically important to the sustainable deployability of entrepreneurs
08th October 2022Josette Dijkhuizen’s inaugural lecture: critical events are critically important to the sustainable deployability of entrepreneurs
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Words need not be weapons; democratic decisions can be made together
26th September 2022Retorica and ad hominem arguments play a major role in the House of Representatives, and in the modern media that have become an increasingly important political factor. However, we can also choose other sources of inspiration to reach decisions with each other, for example rabbis, Jesus, and the Germanic people, argues outgoing theologian Professor Bart Koet on Sept. 23.
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Tilburg University appoints Martijn Boons Professor of Finance
19th September 2022Tilburg University appoints Martijn Boons Professor of Finance
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Jan Fransoo’s inaugural lecture: the place of people in managing global supply chains
19th September 2022Jan Fransoo’s inaugural lecture: the place of people in managing global supply chains
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Connecting HRM and social security helps solve major labor market issues
14th September 2022In order to solve the major problems on the labor market, we need a new infrastructure in which finding work and moving within the labor market goes smoothly and with new securities. Both the government and employers will have to take action, but not without taking into account the interests of each other and of the (potential) employee.
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Society thinks in solving problems, instead of looking for harmony and the good life
07th September 2022Following Francis' work, according to theologian Prof. Willem Marie Speelman, we need to think much more about restoring the house of our society and this earth. And we can do that by focusing on the mystery behind the problems of our time and accepting and learning to appreciate them. Then we can think about what harmonious life could look like. This is what Speelman will be delivering his inaugural speech on September 9.
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Nadine Groeneveld-Tijssens appointed Endowed Professor of Appellate Proceedings
30th August 2022As of September 1, 2022, Nadine Groeneveld-Tijssens is Endowed Professor of Appellate Proceedings at Tilburg University. Groeneveld will research the duties, position, and working methods of courts of appeal.
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Minister Karien van Gennip speaks on Talent & Labor Market at Opening Academic Year Tilburg University
29th August 2022On Monday, September 5, at 16:00 hrs., the Opening of the Academic Year takes place in Tilburg University’s Auditorium. Around this year’s theme, ‘Talent and Labor Market’, an interesting program has been composed for the university’s students, staff, and relations.
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Information in sustainability reports of listed companies often too slight
25th August 2022Listed companies in Europe are increasingly integrating sustainability into their risk governance processes, but the information they report is as yet too often perfunctory. A mix of soft law and hard law could make a difference in attempts to reduce the risk of greenwashing.
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Tilburg University invests €8 million in Widespread Prosperity
18th July 2022Current, complex developments such as the climate crisis, rising demand for care, labor market shortages, growing inequality, and digitalization require new solutions. Over the next five years, Tilburg University will release approximately 8 million euros to enable interdisciplinary collaboration and address these issues together with partners. In doing so, the university is fulfilling its task and ambition to be of social significance and contribute to greater welfare, a better labor market, and a social energy transition, all components Widespread Prosperity. The connection between science and practice is thus further reinforced in collaboration with partners from government, education, and industry.
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Start construction Marga Klompé Building on Tilburg University campus
15th July 2022On July 15, 2022, the first foundation pile went into the ground for the new educational building at Tilburg University, the Marga Klompé Building. The building, with independent study places, fourteen lecture halls, and a foyer will be constructed on the site of the former parking lot between Tias building and CUBE.
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Confidence of the unvaccinated in authorities already very low before start COVID-19 vaccinations
13th July 2022Those who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 already had significantly less confidence in government authorities before the start of the vaccination campaign than people who did get a jab. However, unvaccinated people and the unvaccinated who are still undecided do not have the same thoughts and opinions on COVID-19 and vaccinations.
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Tailored risk information helps patients with cancer
04th July 2022Patients with cancer have a great need for tailored information based on figures and statistics on, for example, survival, treatment outcomes and risks of side effects. This is the outcome of Ruben Vromans' doctoral thesis, for which he will receive his doctorate on 8 July.
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Ruud Muffels: Establish coordinating ministry of inequality (including poverty reduction)
04th July 2022In his farewell speech on 8 July, Prof. Ruud Muffels argued for a coordinating ministry for inequality (including poverty reduction) so that for every policy measure in the socio-economic field, the consequences for social inequality and poverty would be mapped out.
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Triple helix partnerships contribute to regional labor markets
01st July 2022Triple helix partnerships in which government, education and business work together contribute in different ways to regional labor markets. This is the conclusion of researcher and lecturer Jeltje Talen of the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, who will receive her PhD from Tilburg University on Friday 1 July 2022.
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Paul Verbruggen appointed Professor of Tort Law
30th June 2022As of July 1, 2022, Dr. Paul Verbruggen of Tilburg Law School is Professor of Private Law, in particular tort law. In his new position, he will explore the interaction between civil liability and modalities of market regulation.
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Dr. Kim Putters appointed as University Professor of Broad Prosperity at Tilburg University
28th June 2022Dr. Kim Putters, president of the Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands (SER), has been appointed as University Professor of ‘Broad Prosperity’ at Tilburg University for one day a week, effective September 16, 2022.
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Warning label leads to higher prices for unhealthy products and healthier choices
24th June 2022In the fight against obesity, more and more countries are opting for mandatory, explicit warning labels on unhealthy products. Consumers who have less to spend react particularly strongly to this, which leads to healthier choice. The measure also leads to higher pricing of unhealthy products by manufacturers, which reinforces the healthy buying effect.