Dr. Andrik Becht is an assistant professor at the Department of Youth & Family at Utrecht University. On Wednesday, October 1, he will participate in the session The Climate Crisis and Action Perspectives for Students.

Joris Becker is an MSc student in medicine at Utrecht University. He is also active in the CO2 assistant. The CO₂ assistant aims to implement sustainability and climate change in medical education. Joris also works as a doctor’s assistant at various general practices in the central Netherlands. Joris will supervise the interactive session Planetary Health in the Consultation Room on Thursday 2 October during Utrecht Science Week.

Keje Boersma is Assistant Professor in science communication and science-society relations at the Athena Institute of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is project leader of the NWA-funded research project “Schurende Theaterdialogen” (Theater Dialogues of Dissent). In his research and teaching, he seeks to examine science communication, technology, and climate, nature, and the environment in light of philosophical concepts and perspectives. Keje will speak during the session on Science for Sustainability Café x Climate Helpdesk: The importance of Climate Communication on Tuesday, 30 September.

 

 

Dr. Karin van Es is an associate professor of media and cultural studies and project leader for the humanities at Data School (Utrecht University). Karin will be present at Data School: Collaboration between Science and External Partners.

Dr. Michiel van Harskamp is a researcher at the Freudenthal Institute of Utrecht University (Faculty of Science), with a scientific focus on science education and sustainability in secondary education. Michiel is involved in the session The Climate Crisis and Action Perspectives for Students on Wednesday, October 1.

Professor Hilleke Hulshoff Pol is a psychologist and neuroscientist at Utrecht University. During the launch of Utrecht Brain on Thursday, October 2, she will give a lecture.

Maarten Klop from Grounded & Amped facilitates a walking dialogue on the themes that emerged during the Pear2Peer interviews. From idealism to contradictions, from the current reality to possible routes towards a just, regenerative and community-driven food system on campus during the programme component Future Food Event: A Pear Review on a Just, Community-Driven, Food System on Campus on Thursday 2 October.

Tinka Louter is program manager at UMC Utrecht with a scientific background in neuroscience. She coordinates and implements strategic decisions across all brain-related research activities at the UMC Utrecht Brain Center. On Thursday, October 2, Tinka will speak at the launch of Utrecht Brain.

Esmée Marsman is an MSc student in medicine at Utrecht University. She is also active as a doctor’s assistant in the central Netherlands. Esmée will supervise the interactive session Planetary Health in the Consultation Room on Thursday 2 October during Utrecht Science Week.

Saskia van Mil is Professor of Molecular and Translational Metabolism and Head of Department at the Centre for Molecular Medicine at UMC Utrecht. During Utrecht Science Week, she will participate in the programme component Picture a Scientist: film and discussion about the role of women in science on Monday 29 September. Together with Elly Hol and Hester den Ruijter, she will discuss the position of women in science in 2025 and what is needed to make the academic world more diverse, equal and inclusive.

Dr. Nicolina Montesano Montessori has been a researcher at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences since 2013. Since 2023, she has been working at the Chair of Social Interaction in Public Spaces. Nicolina Montesano Montessori will lead Expedition Amelisweerd on Monday, September 29.

Iris Muis is team leader and knowledge valorization officer at Data School (Utrecht University). She is an expert with over 10 years of experience in responsible AI and digital ethics. Iris will be present at Data School: Collaboration between Science and External Partners on Thursday, October 2.

Hester den Ruijter is a professor of cardiovascular disease in women at UMC Utrecht. During Utrecht Science Week, she will participate in the programme component Picture a Scientist: film and discussion about the role of women in science on Monday 29 September. Together with Elly Hol and Saskia van Mil, she will discuss the position of women in science in 2025 and what is needed to make the academic world more diverse, equal and inclusive.

Dr. Mirko Schäfer is co-founder and scientific director of Data School (Utrecht University). On Thursday, October 2, he will speak at the session Data School: Collaboration between Science and External Partners.

Professor Stefan van der Stigchel is Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the Department of Experimental Psychology at Utrecht University. He is also the lead researcher of the AttentionLab research group. He is involved in the launch of Utrecht Brain on Thursday, October 2.

Julia Straatman is a researcher at Data School (Utrecht University), focusing on digital ethics within Dutch (government) organizations. Julia is involved in the session Data School: Collaboration between Science and External Partners.

Isabel van der Velden studies at Utrecht University and also works at the UMC Utrecht at the Medical Control Center and at the Oncological Surgery ward. Isabel will supervise the interactive session Planetary Health in the Consultation Room on Thursday October 2 during Utrecht Science Week.

Joris Verbeek is a data researcher at the Data School and a PhD candidate in the Department of Media and Culture Studies at Utrecht University. His research focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in investigative journalism. On Thursday, October 2, he will speak at the session Data School: Collaboration Between Academia and External Partners.

Nanda Vrielink has been working at the Centre of Expertise Smart Sustainable Cities since 2017. As a project leader and researcher, she has been involved in research projects, particularly focusing on the social energy transition and urban greening. Nanda Vrielink will lead Expedition Amelisweerd on Monday, September 29.

Dr. Markus Weingarth is Associate Professor at the Bijvoet Center for Biomolecular Research within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University. He will be speaking at the Science For Life Café on Monday, September 29.