In de Wetenschap

Mar 07 2025 47 ep. 51 mins 489
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In de Wetenschap is de podcast van de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG). Hier hoor je interviews met onderzoekers, nieuws en reportages uit de Groningse academische wereld. De podcast is er voor iedereen die geïnteresseerd is in wetenschap en de universiteit!

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Aging processes in humans and animals - Hannah Dugdale - In Science #47 - RUG

Mar 07 2025 42 mins  
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 s

The impact of Large Language Models and ChatGPT - Malvina Nissim - In Science #46 - RUG

Jan 30 2025 55 mins  
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 hu

The Trump Carnival & transgression in politics - Lisa Gaufman - In Science #45 - RUG Podcast

Oct 15 2024 66 mins  
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 Ga

Urban planning in a changing world - Ward Rauws - In Science #44 - RUG Podcast

May 30 2024 51 mins  
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

Feeding the world with agroecology - Pablo Tittonell - In Science #43 - RUG Podcast

Apr 18 2024 58 mins  
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 TittonellHosts: Wim Brons and Tina Kretschmer Gronings Perspectief study on gas extracti

Creating sustainable plastics - Katja Loos - In Science #42 - RUG Podcast

Mar 21 2024 59 mins  
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 L

Interview with the new rector Jacquelien Scherpen - In Science #41 - RUG Podcast

Nov 13 2023 49 mins  
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 Host

Sugars, Seagrass & Extremism - Marthe Walvoort, Laura Govers and Léonie de Jonge - In Science #40 - RUG Podcast

Feb 15 2023 80 mins  
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 Profes

Influence of streaming platforms on musicians, the industry and culture - Robert Prey - In Science #39 - RUG Podcast

Dec 20 2022 55 mins  
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

Role of knowledge in our society - Lisa Herzog - In Science #38 - RUG Podcast

Nov 04 2022 57 mins  
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 La