Feeding the world with agroecology - Pablo Tittonell - In Science #43 - RUG Podcast
Release Date: 04/18/2024
Verkiezingen en de veranderende rol van politieke partijen - Carla Hoetink - In de Wetenschap #51 - RUG
In de Wetenschap
Onze gast deze aflevering is politiek historica Carla Hoetink. Zij is adjunct-hoogleraar en directeur van het Documentatiecentrum Nederlandse Politieke Partijen (DNPP). Wim en Hanna spreken met haar over de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen, de campagnes en de veranderende rol van politieke partijen in de afgelopen decennia. Daarnaast bespreken ze op welke manieren het DNPP een bijdrage levert aan het beschikbaar maken van betrouwbare informatie over politieke partijen. Gast: Presentatie: en Hanna van Loo
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From seal whiskers to ultrasensitive sensors - Ajay Kottapalli - In Science #50 - RUG
In de Wetenschap
In this episode, we’re joined by Ajay Kottapalli, Associate Professor at the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen and co-founder of Sencilia. Wim and Hanna talk to him about his research and how the unique properties of seal whiskers inspired him to develop ultrasensitive flow sensors for healthcare applications. Guest: Hosts: & Hanna van Loo
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Creating the chips of the future - Tamalika Banerjee - In Science #49 - RUG
In de Wetenschap
This episode, our guest is Tamalika Banerjee. She is a Professor of Physics and Spintronics and founder of IMChip, a CogniGron startup. Wim and Hanna interview her about her research on spintronics, her startup IMChip and the goal to create faster, energy-efficient chips for the future, from new materials. Guest: Hosts: & Hanna van Loo
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Gevaren voor de democratische rechtsstaat - John Morijn - In de Wetenschap #48 - RUG
In de Wetenschap
Deze aflevering spreken we met John Morijn. Hij is bijzonder hoogleraar Politiek en Recht in de Internationale Betrekkingen. Wim Brons en Hanna van Loo, onze nieuwe podcasthost, interviewen hem over de gevaren voor de democratische rechtsstaat en de zorgelijke ontwikkelingen in Nederland en de landen om ons heen. Wat zijn de risico’s en hoe kunnen we onze rechtsstaat hier beter tegen beschermen? Gast: Presentatie: en Hanna van Loo
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Aging processes in humans and animals - Hannah Dugdale - In Science #47 - RUG
In de Wetenschap
In this episode, our guest is Hannah Dugdale. She is a Professor of Evolutionary Medicine. Wim and Tina interview her about her research on aging processes in humans and animals. They discuss the role of genetics, social factors, the environment, and family history and how it affects aging. Hannah won the NWO Athena award in 2024. She is a role model for future scientists and a strong advocate for equal opportunities. They also discuss what winning this award means to her. Guest: Hosts: and
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The impact of Large Language Models and ChatGPT - Malvina Nissim - In Science #46 - RUG
In de Wetenschap
Our guest this episode is Malvina Nissim, Professor of Computational Linguistics and Society. Tina and Wim interview her on the rise of Large Language Models and the use of ChatGPT. They discuss the possibilities and limitations of LLMs, bias in models, and the impact of these technologies on education and society. Guest: Hosts: and
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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
info_outlineThis 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: Pablo Tittonell
Hosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer