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Update on Palestine Solidarity Tilburg Demonstration
17th May 2024On May 16, a demonstration by Palestine Solidarity Tilburg (PST) took place on campus during Night University. The demonstration proceeded peacefully. Security personnel were deployed to ensure that the demonstration could occur in a manner that was safe for both Night University visitors and the demonstrators. The Executive Board will engage in a dialogue with PST in the near future.
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Winners Tilburg University Challenge 2024
15th May 2024The final of the Tilburg University Challenge has concluded, with three student teams emerging as winners. Meterd received the Business Ready Award. Thei Ideation Award was granted to NextGenVisits. Homu received the Audience Award.
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Just Ask: What do you want to know about digitalization?
06th May 2024Digitalization is playing an increasingly prominent role in our daily lives, driving innovation and transforming how we live and work. In this episode of Just Ask, digitalization takes center stage and we invite students and staff to share their burning questions on this topic.
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Update on Palestine Solidarity Tilburg Demonstration
17th May 2024On May 16, a demonstration by Palestine Solidarity Tilburg (PST) took place on campus during Night University. The demonstration proceeded peacefully. Security personnel were deployed to ensure that the demonstration could occur in a manner that was safe for both Night University visitors and the demonstrators. The Executive Board will engage in a dialogue with PST in the near future.
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Winners Tilburg University Challenge 2024
15th May 2024The final of the Tilburg University Challenge has concluded, with three student teams emerging as winners. Meterd received the Business Ready Award. Thei Ideation Award was granted to NextGenVisits. Homu received the Audience Award.
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Just Ask: What do you want to know about digitalization?
06th May 2024Digitalization is playing an increasingly prominent role in our daily lives, driving innovation and transforming how we live and work. In this episode of Just Ask, digitalization takes center stage and we invite students and staff to share their burning questions on this topic.
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Contest Willem Witteveen Lecture: What would Willem Witteveen create?
06th May 2024If you're under 30 years old and feel engaged with the democracy and rule of law in the Netherlands, then this contest is for you: What would you like to convey, write, show, or express to Tilburg University professor of jurisprudence Willem Witteveen about the Netherlands, ten years after the start of the war in Ukraine?
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Remembrance ceremony for students at Tilburg University’s war memorial
03rd May 2024On the occasion of the Remembrance of the Dead on May 4, Karim Schelkens, Dean of the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, and Sander Herbergs, president of the Tilburg student association St. Olof, laid flowers at the war memorial commemorating the twenty-two Tilburg students who lost their lives during the Second World War. They died following bombings, because of their resistance activities, in concentration camps, or as a result of forced labor and illness. The memorial, consisting of a memorial wall with photos and candles, is located in Cobbenhagen Building.
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Evaluation reservation study places
29th April 2024We would like to hear your opinion about the study spaces on campus and whether they should be reservable. Therefore, we have composed this questionnaire for you to complete. It is available until May 5th. The outcome of the poll will be used to determine the success of the pilot program that involved switching off the Libcal reservation system.
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Career Week 2024 is over - tips for further orientation
29th April 2024Last week during Career Week, the campus was buzzing with activity. From presentations to workshops and from networking fairs to one-on-one contact: as a student you could orient yourself in many ways on your future career. Find out what else you can do to prepare for your first steps towards the job market.
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The Finalists of the Tilburg University Challenge 2024
26th April 2024The Tilburg University Challenge is all about empowering students to unleash their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. After several workshops, events, and months of hard work, the finalists have been selected. They will pitch their idea to an expert jury on May 14.
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Closure of Starbucks on Tilburg University Campus from June 1
25th April 2024As of June 1, the Starbucks location on the Tilburg University campus will be closed. At the end of the regular contract period, Starbucks (an Albron franchise) has reconsidered its position.
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Students in action against societal issues: Quynh's expedition week in Vienna
24th April 2024During a week-long expedition trip to Vienna, a group of students dedicated themselves to devising a solution to reduce the problems of poverty and inequality in the city. Quynh Pham, a dedicated student from the Data Science and Society study, delved into the ENGAGE.EU Expedition Week with her team 'FewbutGood'. From captivating icebreakers to intense workshops, she discovered how to utilize practical tools and realize groundbreaking ideas that make a difference.
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Demonstration by Extinction Rebellion on Campus
23rd April 2024Protesters from Extinction Rebellion and Scientist Rebellion protested on the campus against the presence of Shell and ING during the Economic Business Weeks Tilburg (EBT) last week. During their protest, they painted texts on the glass walls of CUBE and poured green paint over the university logo at the selfie spot and the elevator shaft of the library on the footbridge. These markings were made with water-based paint and have largely been removed.
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Election results for the University Council, School Councils, and Divisional Commissions 2024
19th April 2024Fractie Front and Independents have won the elections for the University Council, with five seats each. This is based on the preliminary election results. Last week, both students and staff elected new representatives for the university’s participation bodies. Thank you to everyone who voted!
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Unlocking entrepreneurial potential: Harris’ journey
17th April 2024At Tilburg University, social entrepreneurship is highly encouraged. We had the opportunity to sit down with one entrepreneurial student, Harris Kristanto, a member of Enactus. From ideation to implementation, Harris shares insights into the challenges faced, skills honed, and invaluable lessons learned along the way. ‘’We’ve realized that we had skipped a crucial stage.’’
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General practitioner care for international students
15th April 2024As of today, international students in Tilburg can access general practitioner care provided by PrimaryCare for internationals (PC4i). PC4i offers temporary basic general practitioner care.
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Logging on to Canvas and Osiris with Multi-Factor Authentication
15th April 2024Osiris and Canvas will be secured with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) by means of the Microsoft Authenticator app. This change will go into effect for Canvas on May 14 and for Osiris in mid-August. Please make sure you have installed the Microsoft Authenticator app and linked it to your account so you will be able to log on.