Data and Society - Anne Beaulieu - In Science #33 - RUG Podcast
Release Date: 02/23/2022
The Trump Carnival & transgression in politics - Lisa Gaufman - In Science #45 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
Lisa Gaufman is our first guest this new season. She’s an Assistant Professor at the Research Centre for the Study of Democratic Cultures and Politics. This year, she and Bharath Ganesh published The Trump Carnival, where they draw a comparison between Trump and medieval carnival. Wim and Tina interview her about the book, the upcoming elections and her research. Guest: Lisa Gaufman Hosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer
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Urban planning in a changing world - Ward Rauws - In Science #44 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
Our guest this episode is Ward Rauws, associate professor of Spatial Planning. Wim and Tina interview him about his research on the development and planning of cities and how you can be adaptive in urban planning to cope with challenges like climate change, a housing crisis and the energy transition. Guest: Hosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer Email:
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Feeding the world with agroecology - Pablo Tittonell - In Science #43 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
This episode, we’re joined by Pablo Tittonell, professor of Agroecology and Sustainable Landscapes. We discuss the consequences of decades of industrial agriculture, the use of GMO’s and how a change to agroecology can help us to feed the world in a better, sustainable way. Guest: Hosts: Wim Brons and
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Creating sustainable plastics - Katja Loos - In Science #42 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
This episode, we visit professor Katja Loos in her brand new office in the new Feringa Building. Tina and Wim interview her on making plastics more sustainable, the Perspectief grant she was awarded, the collaboration with NHL Stenden in the HyBRit research group and the biggest challenges in her research. Guest: Hosts: Wim Brons and
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Interview with the new rector Jacquelien Scherpen - In Science #41 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
We’re back after a long break with a special episode: our guest is prof. dr. ir. Jacquelien Scherpen, the new rector of the University of Groningen. Wim and Tina interview her on her first impressions as a rector, her background as a researcher, the challenges the university faces and current topics like internationalisation and student well-being. Guest: Jacquelien Scherpen Hosts: Wim Brons and
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Sugars, Seagrass & Extremism - Marthe Walvoort, Laura Govers and Léonie de Jonge - In Science #40 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
This episode is full of updates! Associate Professor Marthe Walvoort returns to the podcast to update us on her research on sugars and the Sticky Sugars project she received an ERC grant for (8:40). Léonie de Jonge, Assistant Professor in European Politics and Society, is back to tell us more about her research on Extremism and Right-wing Populism (26:05). Lastly, Assistant Professor Laura Govers returns to update us on her Seagrass Restoration project (55:02). Guests: , and Hosts: and
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Influence of streaming platforms on musicians, the industry and culture - Robert Prey - In Science #39 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
Our guest this episode is dr. Robert Prey, Assistant Professor of Media Studies. Last month, he was awarded an ERC Starting Grant. Wim and Tina interview him on what the ERC grant means for him and the research it will allow him to conduct on the influence of streaming and social media platforms on musicians, the music industry specifically and our culture in general. Guest: Robert Prey Hosts: and Contact us at
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Role of knowledge in our society - Lisa Herzog - In Science #38 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
Our guest this episode is Professor of Political Philosophy Lisa Herzog. Wim and Tina interview her on the role of knowledge in society. They discuss how markets, expert communities and democratic processes influence knowledge in our complex societies. We also discuss the work she does for the Young Academy Groningen, Global Young Academy and De Jonge Akademie, including the new Language Buddies project. Guest: Lisa Herzog Hosts: and Contact us at
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Trekvogels in een veranderend landschap - Theunis Piersma - In de Wetenschap #37 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
Vandaag zijn we te gast bij Theunis Piersma in Leeuwarden bij zijn onderzoeksgroep BirdEyes. Wim, Arjen en Tina spreken met hem over zijn onderzoek naar trekvogels: wat is de invloed van het landschap op deze vogels en welk gedrag is aangeleerd en wat is aangeboren. Ook vertelt hij hoe hij met BirdEyes het onderzoek toegankelijk maakt voor een breed publiek. Gast: Presentatie: , and
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Galaxy formation - Emma Dodd and Sophie van Mierlo - In Science #36 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
Our guests today are Sophie van Mierlo and Emma Dodd. They are both doing their PhD’s at the Kapteyn Institute in Groningen. Sophie's research focuses on galaxy growth in the early Universe and Emma focuses in her research on the formation of the Milky Way. The Institute is named after J.C. Kapteyn, the first professor of Astronomy and Theoretical Mechanics at the University of Groningen. June 18th 2022 marked the 100th anniversary of his death. Guests: and Hosts: , and
info_outlineOur guest today is Professor Anne Beaulieu. She holds the Aletta Jacobs Chair in Knowledge Infrastructures at the Faculty Campus Fryslan and is co-author of "Data and Society - a critical introduction". Arjen, Tina and Wim interview her about the important role data plays in our society and how a better understanding of knowledge infrastructures can contribute to a more sustainable future.
Guest: Professor Anne Beaulieu
Hosts: Wim Brons, Tina Kretschmer and Arjen Dijkstra
Why Germany is a blank spot on Google's Street View
Book: Data & Society: a critical introduction
Minor: Data Wise - data science in society