In de Wetenschap

Deze aflevering is onze gast Roelof Hut. Hij is hoogleraar Chronobiologie en onderzoekt het bioritme bij mensen en dieren. Wim en Hanna spreken met hem over de evolutionaire en neurobiologische aspecten van het bioritme, over de verschillen tussen de avond- en ochtendmensen, de effecten van de overgang naar zomertijd en waarom het beter zou zijn om de zomertijd af te schaffen. Gast: Roelof Hut Presentatie: Wim Brons en Hanna van Loo

Deze aflevering is Marijke Leliveld te gast. Zij is Aletta Jacobs Hoogleraar Consumentenethiek en doet onderzoek naar het gedrag van consumenten, waarbij ze kijkt naar de rol van moraliteit en ethiek. Wim en Hanna spreken met Marijke over haar onderzoek naar duurzaam consumentengedrag en het nieuwe SORTED project, waar zij deel van uitmaakt. Dit project is gericht op het verduurzamen van de gehele textielketen en kreeg onlangs een grote onderzoekssubsidie. Gast: Marijke Leliveld Presentatie: Wim Brons en Hanna van Loo SORTED project Mycelium textiel projectYoung Academy Groningen

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: Carla Hoetink Presentatie: Wim Brons en Hanna van Loo Documentatiecentrum Nederlandse Politieke Partijen (DNPP)

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: Ajay Kottapalli Hosts: Wim Brons & Hanna van Loo Huibregtsen Prize 2025 Bio-inspired MEMS and Biomedical Devices research group Sencilia

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: Tamalika Banerjee Hosts: Wim Brons & Hanna van Loo IMChip Developing In-Memory ChipsCogniGron

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: John Morijn Presentatie: Wim Brons en Hanna van Loo

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: Hannah Dugdale Hosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer Dugdale Research Group Hannah Dugdale wins NWO Athena Award

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: Malvina Nissim Hosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer How human prejudices sneak their way into computer programmes

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 The Trump Carnival - Open Access Research: Switching to Dutch will cost universities a lot of money and publications

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: Ward Rauws Hosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer Ukrant liveblog Bram van Vulpen - Politics out of place The 15-minute cityIs de stad van de toekomst een bouwpakket? - Universteit van Nederland Email: podcast@rug.nl

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: Pablo Tittonell Hosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer Gronings Perspectief study on gas extraction effects Kaleidoscope: Hidden Treasures from the University Collection

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: Katja Loos Hosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer RUG Lustrum Katja Loos is awarded Perspectief grant HyBRit research group

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 Tina Kretschmer Bluesky account University of GroningenLustrum: making connections

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: Marthe Walvoort, Léonie de Jonge and Laura Govers Hosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer ERC grant Tina KretschmerSupport for at-risk scholars in the Netherlands report - The Young Academy Daisy Veenstra - winnaar Vrouw in de Media Award 2022Griend - Laura Govers & Valérie Reijers

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: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer "Language Buddies" project Team Science Award for research group Katja Loos HyBRit research group Contact us at podcast@rug.nl

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: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer MSCA4Ukraine Fellowship SchemeMatchmaking tool The Raven article "Language Buddies" project Contact us at podcast@rug.nl

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: Theunis Piersma Presentatie: Wim Brons, Tina Kretschmer and Arjen Dijkstra Global Flyway Network

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: Emma Dodd and Sophie van Mierlo Hosts: Wim Brons, Tina Kretschmer and Arjen Dijkstra our Amina Helmi episodevideo of Milky Way formation

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 Moniek Tromp Hosts: Wim Brons, Tina Kretschmer and Arjen Dijkstra

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: FAQ University of Groningen websiteAcademic Transfer portalSlimStampenGeneral information for Ukrainian refugees Groningen municipalityHestia programmeDe Jonge Akademie 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.