Zoekresultaten
Episode 5: Body image research and diversity
28-03-2023
… Dr. Jessica Alleva Zoekresultaten Content warning: This episode contains the mention of eating disorders. In this new episode , we invited Dr. Jessica Alleva who is a Body Image researcher from Canada. Jessica is an assistant Prof. at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience and Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for Appearance Research in the UK. Her research mission is to improve the way people think and feel about their own body and focus on understanding how negative body image is caused and how the body image can be improved. At Maastricht University, she is also the …
The plastic brain as a new moral compass
28-03-2023
… cannot miss it. The shelves are full of popular scientific books about our brain. They offer a wealth of useful knowledge, from insights into the adolescent brain to tips for keeping the aging brain healthy. Our brains are not only an exciting area of research, but it also seems more and more that they influence how we think we should live. Ties van de Werff (FASoS) devoted his PhD research to this. Ties van de Werff (37) studied health sciences, cultural sciences, and science and engineering studies at Maastricht University. He is active at the interface between science and culture, and with his partner, … knowledge, from insights into the adolescent brain to tips for keeping the aging brain healthy. Our brains are not only an exciting area of research, but it also seems more and more that they influence how we think we should live. Ties van de Werff (FASoS) devoted his PhD research to this. … Anyone who walks into a bookstore cannot miss it. The shelves are full of popular scientific books about our brain. They offer a wealth of useful knowledge, from insights into the adolescent brain to tips for …
The hybrid researcher
28-03-2023
… Zoekresultaten Research that transcends individual disciplines is highly regarded in academia, yet known to be incredibly challenging. Matthijs Cluitmans demonstrates that it is not only possible, but also of great added value. He obtained a joint PhD in 2016 from the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering (DKE) and the School for Cardiovascular Diseases (CARIM). Before that, he studied both disciplines in Maastricht, and he now works for both institutes as well as at Philips Research. “As a mathematician it’s not something I’m supposed to say, but in this case one plus one really does equal three.” Matthijs Cluitmans (1985) obtained his PhD at the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering (DKE) and the School … Humanities and Sciences in Maastricht laid the foundations for this PhD project. An inter-faculty connection for this sort of work is essential, but by no means automatic. In that sense Matthijs’s project, with its perfectly smooth integration in two faculties, was ahead of its time.” Paul Volders, cardiologist and professor of Genetic Cardiology, CARIM Building bridges His background in both worlds enabled him to build the bridge between the two, and Philips Research also spotted this added value …
Research laboratories Campus Venlo opened
28-03-2023
… Zoekresultaten The research laboratories at the Villa Flora in Venlo were officially opened on 31 May. Within Campus Venlo, research into the effects of nutrition takes place at the Center for Healthy Eating and Food Innovation (HEFI) and the Food Claims Center Venlo (FCCV). With these labs, the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo can be considered a fully-fledged academic community, where both research and education have a place. See also the press release and www.brightlands.com Read the interview with Aalt Bast , Dean of University College Venlo More about campus Venlo . … The research laboratories at the Villa Flora in Venlo were …
… Zoekresultaten Dean Paes and Samaneh Ghazanfari are two of the four UM researchers who were able to go abroad this year with a Research Mobility Award from YERUN. This scholarship, from the Young European Research Universities network (YERUN), aims to stimulate research collaboration. And it does, according to their experiences. Eighteen universities are currently affiliated with YERUN . Meeting patients in Sweden Samaneh Ghazanfari’s career path so …
In this new DSMINDSETS podcast episode, we invited Morsal Yusoufzai Morsal is a research assistant at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience working on experimental psychology.
What can you do with basic research?
28-03-2023
… Zoekresultaten Valorisation, also known as knowledge utilisation, is becoming ever more important. What many researchers don’t yet realise is that it is also lucrative. And not only in terms of making money, explain Henri Theunissen and Ivo George from the Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus (MHC) and the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO). They help academics … “People think it’s just about the euros, the economic value. But value creation is much more than that – think of things like exhibitions or media appearances.” Comfort zone The main challenge, the pair says, lies in raising awareness. Theunissen: “Researchers need to think more entrepreneurially. That’s not to say they have to become entrepreneurs themselves. They just need to keep their eyes open during the research process for potential applications of their work.” The MHC and the KTO help by offering interfaculty courses on knowledge utilisation. George: “We’re trying to draw them out of their comfort zone and get them to consider the value of their …
Het plastische brein als nieuw moreel kompas
12-04-2024
… in het puberbrein tot tips om het verouderende brein gezond te houden. Onze hersenen blijken niet alleen een spannend onderzoeksterrein, maar lijken ook meer en meer van invloed op hoe wij vinden dat we zouden moeten leven. Ties van de Werff (FASoS) wijdde er zijn promotieonderzoek aan. Ties van de Werff (37) studeerde gezondheidswetenschappen, cultuurwetenschappen, én wetenschap- en techniekstudies aan de Universiteit Maastricht.Hij is actief op het grensvlak van wetenschap en cultuur, en … in het puberbrein tot tips om het verouderende brein gezond te houden. Onze hersenen blijken niet alleen een spannend onderzoeksterrein, maar lijken ook meer en meer van invloed op hoe wij vinden dat we zouden moeten leven. Ties van de Werff (FASoS) wijdde er zijn promotieonderzoek aan. … Wie wel eens een boekhandel binnenloopt, kan er niet omheen. De schappen puilen uit van populairwetenschappelijke boeken over ons brein. Ze bieden een schat aan bruikbare kennis, van inzichten in het puberbrein tot tips om het verouderende brein gezond te houden. Onze hersenen blijken niet alleen een spannend onderzoeksterrein, maar lijken ook meer en meer van invloed op hoe wij vinden dat we zouden moeten leven. Ties van de Werff (FASoS) wijdde er zijn promotieonderzoek aan. … Het plastische brein als nieuw moreel kompas …
… Pedro Hernández Serrano Zoekresultaten This new DSMINDSETS podcast episode is hosted by Chang Sun and we invited a special guest - Pedro Hernández. Pedro has recently been appointed as the Faculty Advisor for Research Data Management and Data Policies at the Faculty of Science and Engineering . He is part of the Data Steward committee at the Maastricht University Library , where he co-coordinates activities related to digital infrastructure and … in working in industry. He shared his point on the impact of data science technologies or decision making systems on people’s lives. He also talked about the differences he experienced working in industry and academia. As a data scientist for research Pedro shared his experience in collaborating with researchers from different backgrounds in multidisciplinary projects such Law, business and Finance. In addition to research, Pedro is also involved in teaching data science in the Global Study Bachelor program. He emphasises on the importance of …
… someone is at risk of poverty. Nowadays, pension funds also benefit from data science as it allows them to majorly improve their data analysis and consequently learn more about their customers and what they need. Work at BISS In line with one core theme of this podcast, BISS is a very interdisciplinary work environment that connects all faculties of Maastricht University. Colleagues with very different backgrounds come together which can be challenging as Lisa explains. In the beginning, you have to find common ground for example with the language you use and be aware that colleagues … worked on very interesting projects such as “AI in the classroom” about AI and education but they also found out how you can measure the weight of a cow using pictures. There are also projects on AI and health, poverty and debt. On the BISS website and their LinkedIN profile you can find more information and up-to-date news or job and internship vacancies. Follow us @DSMindsets on Twitter and Instagram Please rate us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. If you are a …