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Ukraine - Initiatives to support - Marie-José van Tol & Hedderik van Rijn - In Science #34 - RUG Podcast

Release Date: 04/13/2022

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Our episode today is about the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine for researchers and scholars. We focus on initiatives and actions within the Dutch and Groningen academic community and what can be done to help refugees and people at risk. Wim and Tina interview Marie-Jose van Tol, professor of Mood and Cognition. As chair of De Jonge Akademie of the KNAW, she is very involved in coordinating activities and initiatives for Ukrainian researchers and scholars. Our second guest is Hedderik van Rijn, professor at our Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. He is using his SlimStampen adaptive learning tool to help refugees learn the language of the country they’re currently staying in.

Guest: Professor Marie-José van Tol en Professor Hedderik van Rijn
Hosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer

Do you want to help? Please consider donating through: Giro555.nl or help-ukraine.nl.

Initiatives and websites mentioned in the episode:

Information for refugees from Ukraine on the International Welcome Center North website.

Mission 050: Groningen for Ukraine has listed four ways to help.

Would you like to host someone yourself? Then check out sharemyhome.org or takecarebnb.org.

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