In de Wetenschap - RUG podcast - #4 Niels Taatgen - Artificial Intelligence
Release Date: 11/26/2018
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
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Next-generation batteries - Moniek Tromp - In Science #35 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
Our guest today is Moniek Tromp. She’s a Professor of Materials Chemistry at the Faculty of Science and Engineering and part of the BatteryNL consortium, which received a large NWA grant earlier this year. Wim, Tina and Arjen interview her about her research on catalysis and improving batteries & fuel cells. Batteries will play a vital role in storing renewable energy and creating a more sustainable society. Guest: Professor Hosts: , and
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Ukraine - Initiatives to support - Marie-José van Tol & Hedderik van Rijn - In Science #34 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
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...
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Data and Society - Anne Beaulieu - In Science #33 - RUG Podcast
In de Wetenschap
Our 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 Hosts: , and Book: Minor:
info_outlineTe gast in deze 4e In de Wetenschap podcast is prof. dr. Niels Taatgen, hoogleraar Cognitive Modelling. Wim Brons en Nanna Haug Hilton interviewen hem over o.a. Artificial Intelligence en het nieuwe Cognigron instituut. Daarnaast hebben we wetenschapsnieuws en is er een interview met Simon Hemelaar over zijn promotieonderzoek naar de toepassing van fluorescente nanodiamanten in onderzoek naar kanker en veroudering.