New podcast episode about the collaboration between the University of Groningen and Philips

Everyone has a Philips product in their home. This episode of the podcast RUG & Co. focuses on the collaboration between the University of Groningen and Philips. The key question is: what role does the university play for the industry sector in the Northern Netherlands?

Guests Gert Heerema and Jesse Roorda discuss this topic. Philips' production and development facility in Drachten is one of the largest in Europe. Heerema and Roorda talk about the Engineering Doctorate, which combines studying with practical experience in industry. The EngD is a concrete example of the intensive collaboration between the University of Groningen and Philips.

The role of the university for the industry sector in the Northern Netherlands will also be discussed: how can the university contribute to retaining talent in the northern provinces and solving complex issues for high-tech companies? And what are the challenges in this collaboration?

About RUG & Co.

The podcast RUG & Co. highlights the societal role of the university. Each episode focuses on a collaboration, for example with governments, companies, and residents of the North. Previous episodes covered collaborations with politicians in The Hague, the municipality of Groningen, and ESNS.

Listen to the latest podcast episode from Wednesday, February 18.