Timeline

Recognition for scientific contribution to sustainable energy transition

Petra de Jongh, Professor of Catalysis and Energy Materials at Utrecht University, receives the Gilles Holst Medal 2023. The jury praises her interdisciplinary approach, her tireless quest for knowledge, and the industrial applications that emerge from her research on nanomaterials.

Catalysts

De Jongh's expertise spans many areas. She conducts fundamental research on nanomaterials that can be used as catalysts, or for storing and converting renewable energy. Her research mainly focuses on the role of catalysts - substances that accelerate chemical reactions - in enabling efficient chemical conversions.

Towards a sustainable energy transition

Using advanced methods, De Jongh investigates the relationship between the structure and effectiveness of catalysts. Her research, in collaboration with relevant companies, paves the way for new processes, such as, for example, sustainable methanol, hydrocarbon or ammonia synthesis, the key processes on the road to the circular economy.

Read more about Petra's research and the award.

International and transdisciplinary symposium on surveillance experiences

April 8th - 9th 2024, at the Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The symposium will provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, artists and experts from various fields to share insights, findings, and perspectives related to the intersection of AI, surveillance, public safety and human experiences.

The widespread integration of AI into surveillance technologies within the realm of public safety has become increasingly prevalent, exemplified by the likes of biometric and emotional recognition, anomaly detection, DNA banks, crowd control, round-the-clock monitoring, and other forms of data-intensive surveillance. This phenomenon prompts crucial inquiries into its effects on the human experience.

The ambition of the symposium is to explore the multidimensional facets of AI-surveillance and its implications for public safety – encompassing beyond its technological and judicial issues to its emotional, social, and cultural contours. Building on the research in surveillance and AI, the aim of the symposium is to explore how AI-surveillance is experienced by individuals who define, judge, and have emotions related to being watched or being a watcher.

The deadline for proposals is January 15th, 2024. The symposium is free of charge and has limited spaces. Information about keynotes, potential topics and further (contact)details can be found via this Erasmus-website.

Ontmoet ons

Regelmatig organiseren we Meet & Greets waarop je kennis kunt maken met NWO, NWO’ers en het werk dat we doen. Je bent van harte welkom op dinsdag 12 december in Den Haag.

Heb jij een passie voor de wetenschap? Wil je graag een actieve bijdrage leveren aan de versterking van het wetenschappelijk onderzoek en de impact daarvan op de maatschappij? Dat kan in verschillende rollen zoals programmacoördinator, assistent, ICT'er, controller of communicatieprofessional binnen onze organisatie. 

Bevlogen collega’s

Het belangrijkste in ons werk is het bevorderen van onderzoek en het vergroten van wetenschappelijke en maatschappelijke impact. Dat valt en staat natuurlijk met de inzet, kwaliteit, bevlogenheid en diversiteit van onze medewerkers. We zijn trots dat we in een inclusieve omgeving werken waarin alle medewerkers hun talenten kunnen ontwikkelen; op welk gebied dan ook!

Werken bij NWO betekent werken in een omgeving waarin iedereen een passie heeft voor wetenschap. Via bijeenkomsten, georganiseerde lunches of borrels blijven we op de hoogte van elkaars werk en zoeken we de verbinding op.

Zullen we kennismaken?

Lijkt het je leuk om nog meer te weten te komen over het werk bij NWO en om collega’s te ontmoeten? We nodigen je van harte uit voor onze Meet & Greet die dinsdag 12 december vanaf 15.15 uur zal plaatsvinden in Den Haag! Vul het online formulier in om je op te geven. 

Ben je verhinderd of wil je eerder kennismaken? Bel, app of mail Alex den Haan via +31 6 5763 8630 of a.denhaan@nwo.nl. Dan brengen we je graag in contact met de juiste collega.

Maastricht University is the most international university in the Netherlands and distinguishes itself with its innovative education model, international character and multidisciplinary approach to research and education.

Cutting-edge research
Research at Maastricht University is interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary in nature. It is inspired by contemporary social issues and seeks to contribute to their solutions. Researchers not only cooperate with colleagues from other disciplines and UM faculties, but also with Dutch and international institutions and businesses.

Curious to see what else they have to offer and browse their current vacancies? Check the website.

‘Future Food Systems: Evolution or Revolution’

Wednesday 13 December 2023 from 13:00 to 18:00

You are cordially invited to Future Food Utrecht’s Annual Symposium ‘Future Food Systems: Evolution or Revolution’.  Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking event that explores the future of food through three exciting themes:

• Sustainable Diets for Optimal Health

• Food Systems from the Animal's Perspective

• Fair Food Transitions

For the full programme, registration and more details, go to this webpage.

Erasmus University Rotterdam and Erasmus MC bring together a combined breadth and depth of expertise care that puts them in an excellent position to make interdisciplinary scientific and societal contributions concerning health and health care.

On this basis, the Erasmus Initiative “Smarter Choices for Better Health” (SCBH) stimulates collaboration between the various schools and departments and to help providing new, compelling answers to wicked health related problems in society.

From its start activities in SCBH have been organized in four Action Lines:

- Incentivizing Prevention
- Health Equity
- Outcome-based Healthcare
- Evaluation of Healthcare

After successful earlier events, SCBH will organize a new conference on November 30, 2023 (10:00 - 16:30h) on Campus Woudestein, providing another opportunity for this broader community to get together and discuss ongoing research and shared interests.

During the event, researchers involved in SCBH will present their (intermediate) results. At the same time we are very interested in other projects at the EUR that study related topics. 

More information about the programme, the Action Lines and registration: https://www.eur.nl/en/events/erasmus-initiative-smarter-choices-better-health-conference-2023-11-30

Ever thought about working at UMC Utrecht? They developed talent programs specifically for PhD-students, post-docs, assistant professors, associate and new full professors.

"The program offers opportunity for your vision and ambition, something we simply do not get around to in everyday life. That's very pleasant." states one of the participants of this talent programme. 

Read more about working at this medical centre as a scientist.

At the Faculty of Science of Utrecht University, team science is crucial in the pursuit of groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research and inspiring education.

In open dialogues and encouragement, we stimulate curiosity and new initiatives based on scientific and fundamental insights. We are convinced that colleagues with different skills and perspectives make our teams stronger.

"When I look ahead to the future I see myself continuing in education, but maybe with an even stronger interdisciplinary and international focus." says Serena Di Palma, Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical sciences.

Read more personal stories of employees of the Faculty of Science (Utrecht University) and explore the career options at this faculty.

On November 13, the ELSA lab "AI for Sustainable Food Systems" at Wageningen University & Research is organizing an event where innovative software developers and hardware suppliers, researchers, policy makers and supply chain partners will discuss the latest trends and developments in AI. Topics of discussion are the opportunities and risks of AI applications in the food system.

During this event, software and hardware developers can learn about the new AI Act and also have the chance to experience an ELSA Scan demonstration. Furthermore, there will be ample opportunity to network with other key players in the AI agri-food system.

For researchers and funders, this event offers the opportunity to learn more about new AI developments from the field, such as autonomous tractors or picking robots. Furthermore, the working group on Agriculture & Food of the Dutch AI coalition (NL AIC) will give a presentation about new AI developments in agri-food systems in the Netherlands and the ELSA hub will share its vision with participants.

What? Event about trends in research and practice about ELSA in the food system

When? November 13, 2023, 09.30 – 17.00 (drinks afterwards)

Where? Wageningen Campus, Omnia building

For who? Software and hardware developers, financers, researchers and others active in AI in the food system

Please visit this webpage for more information about the event, a detailled programme and registration.

On Friday 27 October, the VU India Science Seminar is taking place. Four topics of joint VU Amsterdam – Indian collaborations are highlighted, and scientists a.o. from Indian Jawaharlal Nehru University and Indian Institute of Science are delivering sessions.

Target audience are early researchers, will you be there? You can register here (there are limited spots available per topic, so sign up soon).