UM Connect Day 2024

• Dr. Konrad Kollnig

“I want to accept all cookies" might be your most uttered lie on the internet, but what does it actually mean? And, does your “choice” actually change how companies use your data? In this session, we will explore these and other common questions concerning mobile apps. We also show you how you can independently analyse how your apps treat your data, by using state-of-the-art research methods. The session will touch on technical and legal topics but requires no prior knowledge of either, only a bit of curiosity.

• Nicole Geschwind & Marjolein Hanssen

We will present our project Positive Eco-Psychology. This projects connects our expertise in positive psychology with the need to make the transition towards a sustainable future. We will use validated positive psychology exercises to help people deal with climate worry in an adaptive and pro-active manner. The goal is to enhance people’s well-being and, simultaneously, help them explore how they can contribute towards a sustainable, worthwhile, and desirable future – a future in which we together managed to avert the worst of the climate crisis by acting now.

• Roberta Di Palma and David Grigorjan

Join us for an immersive session on how VR can revolutionize employee skills training and enhance workplace well-being. Hosted by DEXLab, SBE's Digital Experience Laboratory, this showcase will delve into the cutting-edge research and applications of VR and AI in the corporate world. Discover how VR can be used to develop essential communication skills and promote mindfulness techniques among employees, leading to a more productive and harmonious work environment. The session will include a live demonstration of VR training modules, highlighting their practical benefits and effectiveness. We will also discuss the potential advantages of adopting VR technology and important considerations for companies looking to implement these innovative solutions.

• Romy Beuken & Lars Smits

Join us for an interactive session focused on exploring your career aspirations and taking practical steps towards achieving them. Engage in interactive activities to reflect on your current work life, envision your ideal job, and identify key elements that matter most to you. Collaborate with others to uncover resources and support, and determine actionable steps to move forward. This session is designed to inspire and empower you to take charge of your career path, starting today with valuable networking opportunities.

• Jan Scheele

Jan Scheele organized 50 TEDx events worldwide, from Eindhoven and Amsterdam to New York and Baghdad, for organizations such as CERN, United Nations, Police and Defense. He coached more than 200 TED speakers and based on that, he set up ‘Talk like TED’, for professionals who want to work on their speaking skills in a unique way. In recent years he has been able to guide more than 100 organizations and 3500 professionals in this, from Google, Shell and Deloitte to the Police, Houthoff a well-known DJ, State Secretary, politicians and top entrepreneurs. This starts with the story itself, but also goes into more detail about the correct narrative form, posture, avoiding speaking fear and more. In his training he discusses the ingredients that make the TED talks so successful and which you can also apply in your next presentation.

• Prof. Edward Huizenga & Liv Meinck

Struggling to balance making a meaningful social impact with achieving business success? Join our masterclass, "Purpose-powered growth – Elevate your career and business”. We will be discussing how becoming purpose led, unlocks business and personal growth in your fast paced work fields.

Inspired by award-winning programs from consulting to social enterprises, you will learn to leverage behavioural science to unlock the power of real purpose at work. Get a deeper understanding of the most essential approaches for aligning your Ikigai with work and gain personal fulfilment while driving business. Learn practical ways to bridge the gap between social impact and financial performance and find out how doing good can indeed lead to doing well. This masterclass will provide the insights you need to succeed in a purpose-powered career. Let's unlock it together.

• Mikhaël Akasha

Join Mikhael Akasha from UMIO/Innovate for a Business Design workshop designed to help you identify new growth opportunities in your marketplace.

Who is your fiercest enemy? Or rather, does your fiercest enemy exist yet? It may be hard to quantify – but there are ways in which you can future-proof yourself. Join Mikhael as you design your next growth rocket and will work hands-on to develop potential disruptive concepts tailored to your market while assessing your organization’s readiness for innovation.

This workshop is perfectly suited to Impact Entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their understanding and implementation of innovative practices. We classify an Impact Entrepreneur as anyone—in organisations large or small—who is helping to propel themselves, their organisation, and humanity forward. The workshop’s goal is to equip you with the necessary tools and methodologies to navigate change confidently.

• Oliver W. Olson

Join us for a 45-minute session where we will explore how AI can be a game-changer for your career, no matter your industry. We will cover practical tips on leveraging AI tools to boost your productivity and decision-making while staying ethical and transparent. Ideal for professionals ready to thrive in today's tech-driven world!

• Katie Lindley

How do you handle intercultural situations? What makes an interculturally competent person? In this short discussion-based workshop, there will be room for us to discuss what culture is, the role it plays in our lives, and how to improve our intercultural competence.

• Dr. Leo Schouten en PhD Sanne Rovers

*Session in Dutch.

Breakout session 1.

• Dr. Ben Janssen

*Session in Dutch.

Breakout session 2.

De kwaliteit van het oppervlakte- en drinkwater staat onder druk in Nederland. Niet alleen stikstof en pesticiden vormen een probleem, maar ook het gebruik van medicijnen en polyfarmacie door een toenemend vergrijzende populatie. De rivier de Maas bevat aanzienlijke hoeveelheden metformine, psychofarmaca en contrastmiddelen die worden gebruikt bij CT- en MRI-scans. Limieten voor medicijnresten in het oppervlaktewater worden steeds vaker overschreden, ook door resten van zelfzorgmiddelen zoals NSAID's. Al deze stoffen hebben negatieve consequenties voor het aquatische milieu. Is hier een oplossing voor? Wat kan de arts doen? Minder voorschrijven en meer leefstijladviezen geven? Groener voorschrijven, maar welke medicijnen dan? Of toch alle water bij de bron, zoals bij het ziekenhuis of een rioolzuiveringsinstallatie, zuiveren?

Ben Janssen neemt u mee langs de mogelijkheden die worden voorgesteld en verder uitgewerkt in een samenwerking van farmaceuten, overheden, apothekers en artsen binnen een zogenaamde waterketen. Hij zal uitleggen hoe de faculteit geneeskunde dit onderzoek omarmt en hoe duurzaamheid in het curriculum is ingebed. Daarnaast zal hij tips geven om het gevoel weg te nemen dat de individuele arts slechts een kleine speler in dit geheel is. Nee, de arts kan daadwerkelijk iets doen.