Results for tag: interdisciplinarity
Why Societal Perspectives on Data Science Matters More Than You Think
Date: | 30 January 2025 |
Author: | Leslie Willis |
Data is everywhere. Literally everywhere. Look around you and try to grasp all of it: What could you measure? For example, how does temperature affect your mood? How would you measure that? How many people are on the bus? How many messages have you sent...
Research Digest: Harnessing the Power of Diversity in Student Group Work - Challenges, Opportunities, and Reflections
Date: | 23 January 2025 |
Author: | Weiwei Li |
Can diversity in university classrooms be the key to solving real-world challenges? Weiwei, a recent PhD graduate from Campus Fryslân, explores how interdisciplinary and intercultural group work can unlock creativity and innovation, when guided effectively...
An Idea Worth Spreading: Ludovica’s TEDx Journey
Date: | 13 January 2025 |
Author: | Ludovica Daffini |
Ludovica, a student in the Global Responsibility and Leadership (GRL) programme, was inspired by Campus Fryslân’s focus on sustainability and wanted to share these ideas with a wider audience. After several attempts and by staying persistent, she was...
Expect the Unexpected: Coffee Chat with Emilia Angova
Date: | 06 January 2025 |
Author: | Erika Compatangelo |
Who says your educational and career journey has to be straightforward? Sometimes, the twists and turns lead you to a path that’s more fulfilling than you ever imagined. In this blog post, we follow Emilia Angova from Sofia, Bulgaria, through her journey...
Beyond Books: Climate Adaptation with the GCA
Date: | 27 December 2024 |
Author: | Gustavo Christofoletti |
What do you get to experience as a student of the MSc track Climate Adaptation Governance? In this blog post, Gustavo Christofoletti, a Geography graduate and current CAG student, shares his perspective. He discusses his favorite subjects, his field visit...
Reimagining Tourism in a Global Classroom
Date: | 20 December 2024 |
Author: | Marie Jacquet |
In this blog post, Marie takes us through her journey a few months into her Master's in Sustainable Tourism & Society at the University of Groningen. In this post, she opens up about why she chose this path, what she's been learning, and how it's different...
Marij flies to Azerbaijan: My Journey to COP29
Date: | 16 December 2024 |
Author: | Marij Tolsma |
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. A dream come true for a Global Responsibility & Leadership student at University of Groningen, Campus Fryslan. As I packed my bags, excitement and...
From Savannah to Wetlands: Lessons from the Climate Adaptation Changemakers School
Date: | 09 December 2024 |
Author: | Titia Groenhof, Miel Kanneworff & Daniela Flesch Laforce |
Imagine a room buzzing with ideas, where students, leaders, and experts from across the globe come together to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate adaptation. From October 14th to 18th, master’s students Titia Groenhof, Daniela...
Beyond Numbers: Why Data Science Needs Interdisciplinary Thinking
Date: | 27 November 2024 |
Author: | Maya Nolles |
Hi there, I’m Maya! Two years ago, I graduated with a BSc. in Global Responsibility and Leadership from Campus Fryslân, and now, I'm pursuing a Master’s in Earth Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. During my bachelor’s, I developed a strong interest...
Research Digest: Practicing Philosophy from Fryslân to the Far East
Date: | 19 November 2024 |
Author: | Friso Timmenga |
The Research Digest series continues, where our faculty members share insights into their research and the broader societal issues they tackle. This time, Friso Timmenga brings us a contribution from the Far East. Reflecting on his research stay at Osaka...