Deze aflevering is onze gast Martijn Wieling, bijzonder hoogleraar Nedersaksisch en Groningse Taal en Cultuur. Wim Brons en Hanna van Loo spreken met hem over het gebruik en behoud van streektaal in onze digitale tijd. Martijn vertelt onder meer over het Proaten-project, waarmee hij spraaktechnologie voor het Nedersaksisch ontwikkelt en over het mobiele Spraaklab, dat hij gebruikt om op festivals onderzoek te doen naar streektalen.
Gast: Martijn Wieling
Presentatie: Wim Brons en Hanna van Loo
This episode, we welcome Francesco Picchioni, Professor of Chemical Product Engineering. Wim and Hanna interview him on his research on developing new technologies for recycling rubber and plastics. They discuss the process of translating his lab research into real-world applications through a startup that uses his technology to recycle tire rubber into new products, making a real impact on society.
Guest: Francesco Picchioni
Hosts: Wim Brons & Hanna van Loo
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
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
30 sep 2025 | 00:38:38
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
24 jun 2025 | 00:49:56
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
24 apr 2025 | 00:45:46
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
07 mrt 2025 | 00:42:35
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
30 jan 2025 | 00:55:19
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
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
30 mei 2024 | 00:51:08
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
18 apr 2024 | 00:58:45
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
21 mrt 2024 | 00:59:30
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
13 nov 2023 | 00:49:36
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
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
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
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04 nov 2022 | 00:57:46
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
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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
29 jun 2022 | 00:49:25
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
10 jun 2022 | 00:56:17
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:
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.
23 feb 2022 | 01:03:27
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.
07 dec 2021 | 01:01:57
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
05 okt 2021 | 00:37:28
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.
05 okt 2021 | 00:36:09
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
28 apr 2021 | 00:58:49
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 apr 2021 | 00:59:52
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
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