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: 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.

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 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

Vandaag is het exact 5 jaar geleden dat Ben Feringa de Nobelprijs voor Scheikunde uitgereikt kreeg in Stockholm. In deze bonusaflevering van In de Wetenschap kijken Wim, Tina en Arjen met Ben Feringa terug op die bijzondere periode in Zweden. Ook horen we hoe Elmer Sterken (destijds rector) en Emma Feringa (Ben's dochter) dit ervaren hebben. Gast: prof. dr. Ben Feringa Presentatie: Wim Brons, Tina Kretschmer and Arjen Dijkstra Op 5 oktober zijn de 2 eerdere delen van het interview met Ben gereleased. Aflevering 1 focust op 5 oktober de dag dat bekend werd dat hij de Nobelprijs gewonnen had. Aflevering 2 is in het Engels en gaat dieper in op zijn onderzoek van de afgelopen jaren.

Our guest today is Mike Dee. He's an associate professor of Isotope Chronology at our Centre of Isotope Research. Wim, Tina and Arjen interview him on how he and Margot Kuitems were able to show that Europeans were already active in the Americas in 1021 AD. Guest: Associate Professor Mike Dee Hosts: Wim Brons, Tina Kretschmer and Arjen Dijkstra Centre of Isotope Research ECHOES | Exact Chronology of Early Societies Humans of RUG podcast

Today, October 5th, it’s exactly 5 years since professor Ben Feringa won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. A very special moment for him personally, his research group and everybody at our University. In this episode Arjen, Tina and Wim discuss with Ben Feringa what winning the Nobel Prize meant for him and his group, how his research has developed since and what projects they're currently working on.

Vandaag, 5 oktober, is het precies 5 jaar geleden dat de Nobelprijs voor Scheikunde werd gewonnen door Ben Feringa. Een enorm indrukwekkend moment voor hem persoonlijk, zijn onderzoeksgroep en iedereen binnen de universiteit. In deze aflevering van In de Wetenschap kijken Arjen, Tina en Wim met hem terug op deze bijzondere dag. Ook horen we van Anouk Lubbe (lid van zijn onderzoeksgroep), Elmer Sterken (destijds de rector van de RUG) en Bens jongste dochter Emma, hoe zij dit bijzondere moment ervaren hebben. Deze podcast is opgenomen in twee delen. In dit 1e, Nederlandstalige deel kijken we vooral terug met Ben op het winnen van de Nobelprijs. Het 2e deel, in het Engels, focust op zijn onderzoek en de ontwikkeling ervan in de afgelopen jaren.

Our guest this episode is Léonie de Jonge. She is Assistant Professor in European Politics & Society at the University of Groningen. Wim, Tina and Arjen interview her about her research on the success and failure of right-wing populism and why populism is more successful in one region than in other regions. Guest: assistant professor Léonie de Jonge, Hosts: Wim Brons, Tina Kretschmer and Arjen Dijkstra Free city walking tour: first women at the University of Groningen Léonie’s book: The Success and Failure of Right-Wing Populist Parties in the Benelux Countries UG History Book: The University of Groningen in the World: A Concise History

20 April 2021 marked the 150th anniversary of the enrollment of Aletta Jacobs at the University of Groningen. Tina and Arjen interview Cisca Wijmenga (Rector of the University of Groningen), Amina Helmi (Astronomer and Professor of Dynamics, Structure and Formation of the Milky Way) and Andrea Meagher (Master student in Curatorial Studies in Art History) on the legacy of Aletta Jacobs, what she has meant for women in academia and women in general and also on the current situation in the Netherlands. Guests: prof. dr. Cisca Wijmenga, prof. dr. Amina Helmi, Andrea Meagher Hosts: Tina Kretschmer and Arjen Dijkstra Portrait of Cisca Wijmenga in Senate Room Merch: Aletta Jacobs tote bag More information on the Aletta Jacobs year

20 april 2021 is het precies 150 jaar geleden dat Aletta Jacobs zich inschreef aan de RUG. Tina en Arjen spreken in deze thema-aflevering met Marian Joëls (decaan Faculteit Medische Wetenschappen), Janka Stoker (hoogleraar Leiderschap en Organisatieverandering) en Anne-Men Huijzer (PhD student Applied Mathematics) over wat Aletta Jacobs heeft betekend voor de positie van vrouwen in de wetenschap en vrouwen in het algemeen en hoe deze situatie nu in Nederland is. Het is de eerste van 2 afleveringen over Aletta Jacobs. De volgende aflevering is Engelstalig en zal in de week van 26 april uitkomen. Gasten: prof. dr. Marian Joëls, prof. dr. Janka Stoker, PhD Anne-Men Huijzer Presentatie: Tina Kretschmer, Arjen Dijkstra

This episode, Alex Friedrich is our guest. He’s a professor of Medical Microbiology & Infection Control at the UMCG. It’s his 2nd time on the podcast. Last year in May, we spoke to him about the corona pandemic and what it would mean for 2020. And as we’re entering a new phase with the vaccinations, we thought it would be good to look back on the past year with COVID-19 and also look at the challenges that lie ahead of us. Guest: Alex Friedrich Hosts: Wim Brons, Tina Kretschmer and Arjen Dijkstra

Te gast in deze speciale aflevering van In de Wetenschap is het volledige College van Bestuur van de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Tina Kretschmer interviewt Jouke de Vries, Cisca Wijmenga en Hans Biemans over hun ervaringen met de coronapandemie. Wat waren de gevolgen voor de universiteit, hoe hebben zij het zelf beleefd en hoe ziet de toekomst eruit voor de RUG. De podcast is opgenomen op 3 februari en is in het Nederlands. Het interview is in het Engels beschikbaar als artikel op de website.