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FSE RadioEpisode 40 - Conspiracy Theories with Hanne NijtmansThere’s something that they don’t want you to know… Pigeons might not be real, but our talk certainly is! In this episode Nina and Heidi talk to Hanne Nijtmans, PhD student at the Faculty of Arts about conspiracy theories, and how there’s more to them than meets the eye.2025-05-1347 min
FSE RadioScience In & Out - Wrapping up and looking backScience In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the last episode of this series!2025-04-1411 min
FSE RadioScience In & Out - Open scienceScience In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the ninth episode about open science!2025-04-1109 min
FSE RadioScience in & Out - Science in SocietyScience In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the eigth episode about science in society!2025-04-0910 min
FSE RadioScience in & Out - Ethical aspects of scienceScience In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the seventh episode about the ethical aspects of science!2025-04-0709 min
FSE RadioScience In & Out - Hymenopteran pollinatorsScience In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the sixth episode about Hymenopteran pollinators!2025-04-0416 min
FSE RadioScience In & Out - MetamaterialsScience In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the fifth episode about Metamaterials!2025-04-0215 min
FSE RadioScience In & Out - Hydrogen emissionsScience In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the fourth episode about Hydrogen emissions!2025-03-3113 min
FSE RadioScience In & Out - ChemistryScience In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the second episode about Chemistry!2025-03-2819 min
FSE RadioScience In & Out - EngineeringScience In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the third episode about Engineering!2025-03-2814 min
FSE RadioScience In & Out - IntroductionScience In & Out is a podcast series created by students from the MSc in Science Education and Communication, please enjoy the very first episode (out of 10)!2025-03-2709 min
FSE RadioEpisode 39 - Rhetoric and American Politics - Prof. OlthofYou thought orange was the color of the Netherlands? Think again. In this episode Nina and Heidi talk to Prof. Olthof about the use of rhetoric, Trump's magnetism as President and the power structure of the American government. 2025-02-0556 min
FSE RadioEpisode 38 - University CouncilWelcome to our latest episode, where we dive into a topic that’s a mystery to many: the university council and its elections. With the previous election, we realized that many students, including ourselves, aren’t quite sure what it’s all about. So, we decided to investigate! In this episode, we’ll shed light on the role of the council, the election process, and why it matters for every student. Join us as we uncover the hidden workings behind these crucial decisions at our university!
2024-09-2549 min
FSE RadioEpisode 37 - Double DegreesEver wondered if pursuing a double degree is a myth or an achievable reality? In this episode, we shed light on the possibilities and challenges of obtaining double bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Join us as we dive into the experiences of our two special guests: a double bachelor student in AI and Biology, and a double master student in Chemistry and Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences. Discover what their academic journeys are like, the hurdles they face, and the rewards they reap.2024-06-2153 min
FSE RadioEpisode 36 - Microbiology - prof. dr. Ody SibonWe're thrilled to present our newest episode, where we delve into the captivating realm of microbiology with our guest, Prof. Dr. Ody Sibon, a researcher from UMCG.
Dr. Sibon's research focuses on a neurodegenerative condition known as PKAN, shedding light on its complexities and revealing interesting insights into how the microbiome influences its progression.
Prepare for an engaging dialogue where we explore the fascinating world of microbes, diseases, and their impact on our understanding of the world.
2024-06-0541 min
FSE RadioMicrobiology - prof. dr. Ody SibonWe're thrilled to present our newest episode, where we delve into the captivating realm of microbiology with our guest, Prof. Dr. Ody Sibon, a researcher from the University Medical Centre of Groningen (UMCG).
Dr. Sibon's pioneering research focuses on a rare, neurodegenerative condition known as PKAN, shedding light on its complexities and revealing intriguing insights into how the microbiome influences its progression.
Join us as we have an enlightening conversation about Dr. Sibon's journey into research, the enigmatic nature of PKAN, and the important role of a balanced microbiome in maintaining overall health.2024-05-0642 min
FSE RadioEpisode 35 - Introduction: meet the FSE radio team.The long awaited episode is finally here: get ready to meet the newest additions to the FSE Radio family! Join us for an exciting introduction as we welcome two fantastic members to our crew. From their backgrounds to their passions, we'll give you an inside look at who they are and what they bring to the table.2024-03-1931 min
Degrees of FreedomS3E05 Groningen Podcasters United - What's the purpose of Higher Education?In this episode we meet Ludi and Emma from FSE Radio and Simon Fokkema from Teaching Talks, the other two educational podcasts at our University.
Together, we revisit the theme of our first episode: what is the point of higher education? We discuss how the role of higher education is changing in an ever evolving society, starting from the current experience of our students, wheter this does fall short in meeting their expectations, what is already going well and what can we done to improve it.
Share your thoughts on the purpose of higher education: https://forms.gle/oXh62fhTSV5...2024-03-081h 06
FSE RadioEpisode 34 - The Purpose of Higher EducationWelcome to a special episode where we've collaborated with Degrees of Freedom, Teaching Talks, and FSE Radio to bring you the TeachingFreedomRadio podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the world of university education. We discuss how the role of higher education is changing in an ever evolving society, starting from the current experience of our students, whether this does fall short in meeting their expectations, what is already going well and what we can do to improve it.
Don't forget to tune in and listen to our friends:
- Degrees of Freedom
https...2024-03-081h 05
FSE RadioEpisode 33 - Biology: prof. dr. Anton ScheurinkWelcome to our podcast where we delve into the fascinating world of neuro-endocrinology with Professor Anton Scheurink, a well-known lecturer at the FSE. Despite initially aspiring to become a physician, fate led him to study biology when he didn't make it through the old lottery system for medical school. Undeterred by setbacks, he pursued his passion for understanding the human body, eventually discovering his love for research, particularly in the complex workings of the brain and hormones.
Throughout his journey, Professor Scheurink learned a lot about he brain's mechanisms and functions by conducting animal experiments to explore...2024-02-2836 min
FSE RadioRole of Science Communicators - Nature of Scientific Discipline SeriesHere is the seventh an final episode in the Nature of Scientific Discipline Series. We hope you enjoy!
2024-01-2211 min
FSE RadioSpecial on Science and Society - Nature of Scientific Discipline SeriesHere is the sixth episode in the Nature of Scientific Discipline Series. We hope you enjoy!
2024-01-2215 min
FSE RadioSpecial on Ethics and Misconduct - Nature of Scientific Discipline SeriesHere is the fifth episode in the Nature of Scientific Discipline Series. We hope you enjoy!
2024-01-2215 min
FSE RadioBiology - Nature of Scientific Discipline SeriesHere is the fourth episode in the Nature of Scientific Discipline Series. We hope you enjoy!
2024-01-2216 min
FSE RadioChemistry - Nature of Scientific Discipline SeriesHere is the third episode in the Nature of Scientific Discipline Series. We hope you enjoy!2024-01-2215 min
FSE RadioPhysics - Nature of Scientific Discipline SeriesHere' the second episode in the Nature of Scientific Discipline Series! Hope you enjoy!2023-12-0823 min
FSE RadioWhat is Science? - Nature of Scientific Discipline SeriesOur next few episodes were produced by students of the MSc Science Education and Communication! We look forward to sharing their hard work with you.
Hope you enjoy!2023-12-0109 min
FSE RadioEpisode 32 - MSc Science Education and CommunicationThis week, Ludi and Daria sit down with a student from the Master's program in Science Education and Communication, to find out more about the path you can take towards becoming a teacher!
2023-10-1032 minFSE RadioEpisode 31 - Dr. Lucy AvraamidouThis week, we sat down with Dr. Lucy Avraamidou to discuss her position as direct of the Centre for Leaning and Teaching at the FSE, as well as about the representation on women in STEM in media. Hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro music by the lovely Yishu!2023-06-0848 minFSE RadioEpisode 30 - Dr. Diedrik RoestThis week, Heidi and Dhruv sit down with Dr. Diedrik Roest for an introduction into cosmology and quantum physics! We hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro music by the lovely Yishu!2023-05-1740 minFSE RadioEpisode 29 - Dr. Fred KeijzerThis week, Heidi and Ludi sit down for a chat with dr. Fred Keijzer, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy!
Intro and outro music by the lovely Yishu!2023-04-2946 minFSE RadioEpisode 28 - Hang out with us!This week, enjoy hanging out with Emma, Ludi, Heidi and Daria!
Intro and outro music by the lovely Yishu!2023-04-1244 min
FSE RadioEpisode 27 - BSc Computing ScienceThis week, Ludi and Dhruv sit down with Cristina, a third-year student in the Computing Science Batchelor programme. Hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro music by the lovely Yishu!2023-03-2231 min
FSE RadioEpisode 26 - Honours CollegeThis week, Heidi and Emma sit down with Alessandro and Hana! They discuss about the courses available, the admission procedure, and share with us their own experiences along the way. Hope you enjoy!2023-03-0135 min
FSE RadioEpisode 25 - Dr. Matthias Heinemann (FutureCarbonNL)This week, Emma and Daria sit down for a chat with professor of biochemistry, Dr. Matthias Heinemann, and discuss his work on metabolic processes, his research group, and the project FutureCarbonNL.
For more information on FutureCarbonNL, visit their website - https://futurecarbon.nl/
2023-02-2240 min
FSE RadioEpisode 24 - Science, Business and Policy (MSc track)This week, Ludi and Dhruv sit down with Karel van Duijl and chat about the Science, Business and Policy Masters track. Hope you enjoy!
More information about the SPB conference (July 5-7 2023) - https://www.rug.nl/research/irees/education/sciencebusinessandpolicy/?lang=en
For more information about the track, send in your questions at info-sbp@rug.nl
Intro and outro song by the lovely Yishu!2023-02-081h 00
FSE RadioEp. 23 - Christmas SpecialThis week, we have our annual Christmas episode - join along for our fun winter quiz! Hope you enjoy!
2023-01-041h 01
FSE RadioEpisode 22 - BSc Artificial IntelligenceThis week. we sat down with Eduard Kontos, a third-year student in the AI bachelor, and talked about what Artificial Intelligence actually is and how it works, as well as how it relates to disciplines such as philosophy and linguistics. We hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro song by the lovely Yishu!2022-12-1442 min
FSE RadioEp 21 - Top Dutch Solar Racing (with Laura de la Fuente)This week, Clemens and Emma sit down with Laura de la Fuente, photovoltaic engineer on the Top Dutch Solar Racing team, about the car they are building, how it works, and the goal of their project. Find out more information about them here - https://solarracing.nl/ and check them out on social media!
Intro music by the lovely Yishu!2022-11-3042 min
FSE RadioEpisode 20 - Get to know the (new) team!Welcome back! This week, Ludi sat down for a chat with the new members of our team - Camille, Clemens and Emma! They chat about effective ways of de-stressing, plans for the future, and the benefits of taking walks! Hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro by the lovely Yishu!2022-11-1642 min
FSE RadioEpisode 19 - PhD Sonja BillerbeckWe're back!!
This week, Ludi and Daria sit down with Assistant Professor Sonja Billerbeck, to talk about researching yeast, what would happen it if takes over the world, and iGEM. Hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro by the lovely Yishu!2022-11-0443 min
FSE RadioEpisode 18 - Dr. Jake Noel-StorrThis week, we're wrapping up the academic year with a chat with Dr. Jake Noell-Storr about inclusivity in STEM, what that means and how it may look like, and feeling "diverse enough". We'll be back with new episodes in September! Until then, enjoy!
2022-06-3044 min
FSE RadioEpisode 17 - Exam season chatsThis week, the team is sitting down to chat about different ways of studying, consistency, and taking care of yourself while keeping up with academic work. Hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMAU2022-06-2234 min
FSE RadioEpisode 16 - Dr. Scott Trager (again!)This week, we have Dr. Scott Trager back on the show talking to Dhruv, Heidi and Ludi about space travel, women in STEM, and existentialism! Hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMAU2022-06-0857 min
FSE RadioEpisode 15 - BSc BiologyWe're back from a short break with another episode! This week, Heidi and Daria have a chat with Mihai, a second-year Bachelor of Biology student, to chat about molecular biology, Dolly the (cloned) sheep, and genetic engineering! Hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMAUAuP4gY 2022-05-2535 min
FSE RadioEpisode 14 - MSc Artificial IntelligenceWelcome back! This week, Ludi and Daria sit down with Ryan, who is following the MSc in Artificial Intelligence. They chat a little bit about the program, Ryan and Ludi's interest in research in the field, as well as social media and algorithms! We hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMAU2022-04-2741 min
FSE RadioEpisode 13 - Writing your thesisThis week, Ludi and Yishu chat to Heidi and Dhruv about what writing their thesis papers (BSc and MSc) is like, and touch a bit on the topic of mental health. Hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMAU2022-04-1540 min
FSE RadioEpisode 12 - PhD. Zoe ChristoffThis week, Ludi and Dhruv sit down with logician Zoe Christoff, who teaches in the department of Artificial Intelligence at the FSE. They talk about what studying logic is like, Sofia the robot, and learn a little about positive bias. Hope you enjoy!
Intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMAU2022-03-3052 min
FSE RadioEpisode 11 - BSc ChemistryThis week, Daria and Yishu sit down for a chat with Anaïs, a third-year Chemistry bachelor student! They talk about doing lab work, stereotypes about chemists, and what makes chemistry truly fascinating. Have a cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy!
Intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMAU2022-03-1626 min
FSE RadioEpisode 10 - Get To Know Dr. Scott TragerThis week, Ludi and Heidi sat down with Dr. Scott Trager. They'll chat about what got Scott into the field of Astronomy in the first place, his time as a radio DJ, and what his favorite astronomical object is!
Intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMAU2022-03-0246 min
FSE RadioEpisode 9 - Hang out with us!Get cozy, and come hang out with the FSE Radio team! To welcome the new semester, we're having a relaxed chat about how podcasting's been treating us (and maybe being famous), doing uni online, and living alone for the first time.
Intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMAU2022-02-1633 min
FSE RadioEpisode 8 - MSc Environmental Science & Atmos (Part 2)In this episode, we pick up right where we left off in Ludi and Dhruv's chat with Reint van Klinken, who follows the MSc in Environmental Science and is a member of the Atmos study association! They'll touch on the actions Atmos takes to encourage sustainable habits and look at the broader picture of ecology in different fields, all somehow without making you feel down about the future of the planet!
Atmos's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/atmosstudyassociation/
Intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMAU2022-02-0326 min
FSE RadioEpisode 7 - MSc Environmental Science & Atmos (Part 1)We're back!! This is part one of Dhruv and Ludi's chat with Reint van Klinken, who follows the MSc in Environmental Science and is a member of the Atmos study association! They'll touch on having a green thumb, studying the environment, and sustainability. Stay tuned for the second part, in the next episode!
Atmos's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/atmosstudyassociation/
Intro and outro music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpMAU2022-01-1925 min
FSE RadioEpisode 6 - Christmas SpecialThis week Ludi, Heidi, Dhruv and Daria have a chat about all things to do with the Holidays!! They exchange their favorite Christmas songs and movies, about obscure (and controversial) traditions, all the while having loads of laughs. We all hope you have an amazing break, whether you celebrate Christmas or not, and we'll see you back in the new year!!
Places mentioned
Rock climbing - Gropo
https://www.gropo.nl
Via Vecchia
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Via+Vecchia/@53.2168882,6.5720519,19.99z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x47c9cd2...2021-12-2250 min
FSE RadioEpisode 5 - BSc PharmacyIn this week's episode, Heidi and Daria are chatting with Oskar about the BSc in Pharmacy (which is, in fact in the FSE!). We'll touch on the job market, how medication is developed, and the timely topic of vaccines (through don't take our word as gospel, we're not experts).
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FSE RadioEpisode 4 - BetastufThis week, we chatted with Tesse, a member of the board of Betastuf (Beta Student Federation), about the role of the organization withing the Faculty of Science and Engineering, coordinating with study associations and setting up new projects within the faculty.
If you have an idea for a future project within the FSE and don't know where to start with setting it up, you can contact Betastuf at whotocontact@betastuf.nl .
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2021-11-2431 min
FSE RadioEpisode 3 - TA's (Part 2)This episode is the final part of Heidi and Ludi's conversation with Maria and Ashwin about the relationship TA's have with professors and leaning while teaching. There is also a fun Q&A at the end of the episode!
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FSE RadioEpisode 2 - TA's (Part 1)In this episode, Heidi and Ludi will be chatting with Maria and Ashwin about TA-ing, teaching while also being a student, and grading! This is part one of our interview, with part two coming in the next episode.
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https://soundcloud.com/argofox/collapse-love?in=ishu_an/sets/bgm2021-10-2730 min
FSE RadioEpisode 1 - IntroductionIn this episode, you will find out more about the content of future episodes, as well as meet the FSE Radio team!
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