The year 2022 in pictures
George Y Sharpe’s graduation
January 31st, 2022
Thanks to donors to the Tilburg University Fund, George Y Sharpe from Liberia got the chance to study at Tilburg. During the past two years, he has shared his story on several occasions. He has now graduated and returned to Liberia at the start of 2023.
Founding of Charitas voor Charitas Fonds
February 1st, 2022
The Tilburg University Fund and the Fundatie Charitas have established the Charitas voor Charitas Fonds, the agreement on which was signed between the parties on Tuesday, February 1st, in a ceremony at the convent in Roosendaal in the presence of the last-surviving nun. The purpose of the Charitas voor Charitas Fonds is to provide scholarships to talented religious women from emerging and developing countries. The scholarships give the students the opportunity to study care and religious life at Tilburg University.
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Kick-off for joint university fundraising campaign
February 22nd, 2022
During a joint campaign, every university in the Netherlands called on people to give financial support to ‘their’ university and make important research possible. The Tilburg University Fund used the campaign to focus in particular on research at the university that helps to reduce hunger in the world.
Day of the municipal elections
March 16th, 2022
The day of the municipal elections. For these elections, many people use a voting guide to get advice on whom to vote for. However, there are many people who have difficulty understanding the statements on which the advice is based. Thanks to our donors, researchers Naomi Kamoen and Christine Liebrecht received a contribution from the university fund to conduct research on the use of a chatbot or voicebot. These bots can give custom-made responses to questions on political issues.
Friends of Cobbenhagen lecture by Mirwais Momand
March 22nd, 2022
On Tuesday, March 22nd, Mirwais Momand delivered a lecture, specially for the Friends of Cobbenhagen. Mirwais Momand became an entrepreneur in Afghanistan. In 2012, he initiated the development of a dairy factory, Mido. Many people dismissed him as crazy, but that only encouraged him even more. Doing business under the most difficult circumstances imaginable was hard enough before the Taliban came to power, but the challenges have now become even greater. Mirwais took 50 Friends with him on his journey and talked with us about his experiences.
Launch of New Scientist magazine on Zero Hunger Lab
March 24th, 2022
In a special edition, researchers from the Zero Hunger Lab talked about the impact of their work on hunger in the world. Other partners spoke too, including the World Food Programme, Voedselbanken Nederland, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and various people from Tilburg University who support the Zero Hunger Lab.
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Career Café: The Future Employee
April 21st, 2022
During Tilburg University Career week, we joined forces with the Student Career Service and held a successful Career Café. More than 100 students gained inspiration at ‘Career Café: The Future Employee’ from our alumni coaches during the alumni impact sessions. There was plenty of time for people to meet during the event, enjoy a drink, a bite to eat, and to network.
Coach Café Utrecht: How to fuel motivation
May 12th, 2022
On May 12th, there was another edition of Coach Café, this time in the center of Utrecht. We were able to meet around 45 alumni who had come to Coach Café from work. The theme of the event was ‘how to fuel motivation’. It was an inspiring evening. Our recent graduates quickly established useful contacts with experienced alumni who had come to share their insights.
Night University
May 19th, 2022
Thursday, May 19th, saw another successful edition of Night University, this time in the spring. It featured an alumni cafe where alumni could meet up.
Friends of Cobbenhagen lecture
June 2nd, 2022
After a turbulent eighteen months, alumni, students and employees were finally able to meet up again on June 2nd during the Friends of Cobbenhagen Lecture 2022. The theme was ‘The art of change: the psychology behind a new society’. Professor of neuropsychology Margriet Sitskoorn and composer, conductor, and cultural entrepreneur Merlijn Twaalfhoven provided insights into our changing society from the perspective of their own particular fields.
Class of ’93 and ’94
June 16th, 2022
Om June 16th, 2022, the university finally celebrated its 94th birthday, an occasion that would not have been complete without those of our alumni who graduated in ’94! We also invited graduates from ’93 to return to the campus, given that the university’s 93rd birthday celebrations were cancelled due to the coronavirus restrictions. We marked this special occasion with 23 alumni!
Alumni Day
October 8th, 2022
At least 400 alumni attended the Alumni Day on October 8th, during which we looked back at Tilburg University’s 95-year history and forward to its centenary in 2027. After some inspiring sessions in the afternoon and an enjoyable lunch and dinner, we ended the day with a fantastic benefit festival of song. The revenue from the participants’ tickets was donated to the university fund.
Deposits to benefit the university fund
November
Large blue ‘PETman’ containers have been on the campus since November, into which students, employees, and all other campus visitors can place their empty plastic bottles and cans. This not only ensures that the bottles and cans are recycled, but that the deposits on them are donated to the university fund.
International Career Café: Positioning yourself on the Dutch labor market as an international
November 15th, 2022
A new online edition of the International Career Café was organized on November 15th, at which Tilburg University offered international students and recent graduates the opportunity to ask career-related questions to professionals and international alumni (one from each faculty), who were able to share their practical knowledge and experience.
Dies Natalis and quinquennium week
November 17th, 2022
Tilburg University celebrated a quinquennium in 2022 – its 95-year existence. Numerous activities were organized on campus to mark this special occasion, with the highlight being the Dies Natalis. During the celebrations, Mariëtte Iris Hamer, the former chair of the Social and Economic Council, was awarded an honorary doctorate from honorary supervisor Professor Ton Wilthagen for her services to socio-economic policy. The overall theme of the academic ceremony was the values of the university: connected, curious, caring, and courageous.
Class of ’95
November 17th, 2022
Prior to the Dies Natalis celebrations, the annual ‘Class of’ event was held. Every alumni who graduated in the year in question was invited to return to the campus. This year, it was the turn of the Class of ’95, to mark the 95-year existence of the university. During the lunch in Grand Café Esplanade, the Class of ’95 had the opportunity to renew old friendships and share their memories. This was followed by a guided tour of the campus. Much has changed since the 1990s. The tour ended at the auditorium where the alumni attended the Dies Natalis celebrations.
Friends of Cobbenhagen meeting at Societeit de Witte
November 24th, 2022
This gathering was about meeting in the context of an association, hence the special location. Director Wijs gave a fascinating guided tour of the building of the member associations, including a peek in the kitchen. This was followed by a dinner at which the friends had the opportunity to discuss the latest developments concerning the Friends of Cobbenhagen network and their ambitions for the future.
Research into needle phobia at the Klokhuis
November 24th, 2022
Dr. Elisabeth Huis in 't Veld received a contribution from the university fund for her research into needle phobia. In November, she was a guest at the Klokhuis, where she talked about her work.
Quinquennium campaign
November and December 2022
During a special quinquennium campaign, students, employees, and alumni had the opportunity to hang a ribbon – in return for a donation to the university fund – bearing their dreams for the future on the campus Christmas tree. A total of €2284 was raised.
