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Experts
Are you a journalist looking for scientific insights into current events? Tilburg University is at the heart of society. From digitalization to climate and energy, from talent development and the labor market to healthcare and wellbeing: our researchers actively engage in pressing topics. Discover a selection of our experts across various fields of science.
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News Tilburg University
The most important updates on our research, our degree programs, and projects with social partners you find here.
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Press releases Tilburg University
Read here about the University, our educational profile, our research, and the impact on society that we believe deserves to make the papers.
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Events Tilburg University
Do you want to be up-to-date on campus activities? This overview gives you key information about our upcoming events.
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Science Quest: the Tilburg University podcast
Scientists at Tilburg University seek answers to questions about people and society that concern us all. From war to peace. From climate to your wallet, from care to organization and from big data to dating. In our Science Quest podcast our own experts discuss the latest, best and most thought-provoking insights from their own research.
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Update on protests on campus
Recently, gatherings and protests have taken place on our campus. We understand and share the concerns and emotions that the war between Israel and Hamas brings. Please visit this page regularly for updates and relevant information.
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Personal and mental support
World events affect our community. Worried or need to talk? Tilburg University supports students and staff. Read how we can help.
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Internationalization
Internationalization is of great importance to Dutch universities and to society. It contributes to a stimulating study environment, aligns with international scientific developments, and helps educate enough talent for the labor market.
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News
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Self-management and control agreements on international students adopted by Minister
20th August 2026Universities of the Netherlands (UNL), the Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences (VH), and Cabinet Minister Letschert of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) have reached administrative agreements regarding international students. This officially establishes the previously agreed-upon arrangements regarding self-management and control by the universities.
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Practical barriers stand in the way of national prosecution of international crimes
20th August 2026It is not prosecutorial policy or political intervention, but primarily the presence of diaspora and practical obstacles that determine who ultimately appears before a Dutch court for international crimes.
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No trains to or from Tilburg University station from July 28 to August 8
28th July 2026Due to railway maintenance, no trains will run between Breda and Tilburg from Tuesday, July 28 through Saturday, August 8. As a result, Tilburg University station will not be accessible by train during this period.
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In Memoriam: Professor Ben van der Genugten
20th July 2026It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of Professor Ben van der Genugten, Professor Emeritus of Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics at Tilburg University. Ben passed away on July 15 at the age of 82.
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NWO awards €3.5 million for the expansion and modernisation of the LISS panel
13th July 2026The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded €3.5 million to the Deepfield project, a collaboration between ODISSEI, Centerdata and the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI).
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Tilburg University Magazine
Discover our impact, meet our alumni & friends, get inspired by fresh knowledge snacks, interviews, a walk down memory lane, and more. Perfect reading material for the holidays.
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Univers
Univers is the independent, cross-media platform of Tilburg University. Univers offers a mix of news, human interest, background, interviews, opinion, culture and sports.
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Societal themes
Find out more about our contributions to economy and work, digitalization and AI, healthcare and wellbeing, sustainability, and democracy and society.
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