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… anymore. He says that it is the mission of any university to help create a better society by doing scientific and technological research. So we have to ask ourselves the question: “What will we do about it now?” For Tsjalling it starts with the experience that you as an individual can make a little bit of difference. “It’s a very complex dynamic we are facing right now, but it's not without hope.” The role of science and technology in global warming Tsjalling decided to join the protest as … us to where we are. Because science and technology were part of the problem, we should also think about how we can be part of the solution. The second reason is that global warming is a weird phenomenon, because in a sense it largely escapes everyday experience. Global warming only exists in the public imagination. It's thanks to the work of scientists and technologists that it's visible. They do the calculations to connect all kinds of disparate phenomena and show us the causes behind those phenomena. Think about it. Global warming in the Netherlands so far mainly manifests itself in the form of nice warm summers. And who's going to complain about that, right? So, ordinary experience will never propel us into the necessary action until it is far too late. You need science to see what's really happening. So I feel that there's really an obligation for science to come up with the definitions and explanations that can help …
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… WhatsApp messages to each other. The goal: to be able to relax more. How did it go? Is it something to do more often? Three professors, a secretary, the HRM Director, a 'happiness psychologist’ and the Vice-President of the Executive Board share their experiences. "I was very happy with the relative ‘silence’ during the Christmas recess. The fact that I didn't see my inbox overflowing with a multitude of emails allowed me to really enjoy the break from work and recharge my energy.” Bartel Van de … I’ve mentioned it. That's different than imposing a mail ban. For scientists, autonomy is very important and in the period around Christmas there are also deadlines for grant applications or just ongoing research. I wonder if the high workload people experience is caused by the number of emails people receive, or by their tone. Sometimes emails suggest a pressure that is actually not there at all. Whereas, if you open your mail once a day in the evening, you'll notice that many of the morning's … instead, although not every cc is annoying either." Josje Smeets, 'Happiness Psychologist', UM guest lecturer, coach for UM employees, author of 'Happy in 100 days': "Happiness is closely linked to a sense of calm and satisfaction. Unfortunately, we experience these less and less in today’s hectic and demanding society. At the end of 2019, for example, the Occupational Health and Safety Union reported that the number of cases of burnout had doubled in the Netherlands in the last 20 years. Without …
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… 13 februari 2023 Zoekresultaten Open days are an excellent way to explore your study options at Maastricht University. You experience the atmosphere at faculties, learn more about specific programmes and find out what student life in Maastricht is like. It’s a day not be missed, if only for the atmosphere, says Charlotte, one of dozens of current UM students who helped … other people who cannot attend the open day.” This included Charlotte a few years ago at the time of the COVID lockdown, when coming to campus was not an option. “I feel that coming over to visit the Bachelor’s Open Day offers a great opportunity to experience first-hand what studying at Maastricht University is all about. It’s important just to be there and walk around campus and attend different lectures, to see where their interest lies. They can join a Problem-Based Learning session, go to study areas, talk to students – all this can make a real impact and offer prospective students a positive experience.” Charlotte (European Public Health) Ups and downs of student life For their part, Charlotte and her colleagues made sure to offer the prospective students a very welcoming feeling on campus. “This isn’t very difficult for us as we are very …
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… Zoekresultaten UM researcher Clara Snijders (Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience) received a Rubicon grant from research financing institution NWO. This grant gives young, highly promising researchers the opportunity to gain international research experience. With this grant she will conduct research into the consequences of trauma in the brain, during a period of 24 months.. How trauma manifests in the brain Experiencing a severe traumatic experience as a child can predispose someone to develop a mental health disorder later in life. To understand the lasting impact of early life adversity, the researcher will study the expression of genes in neurons from individuals with PTSD who experienced abuse during childhood. Rubicon With a Rubicon grant researchers can spend up to 24 months doing research at a foreign institution. The size of the grant is dependent on the destination chosen and the duration of the stay. Each year, …
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… 5 oktober 2020 Zoekresultaten On 28 September a new episode of De Monitor appeared. De Monitor is KRO-NCRV’s investigative journalism platform. They investigate societal issues with the help of the public’s knowledge, experience, and input. This episode looked at sleep deprivation in truck drivers. FPN’s Frederick Vinckenbosch was asked to explain the effects of exhaustion and sleep deprivation on driving skills. The Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience is one of … group.” Watch the Dutch episode of De Monitor here . … On 28 September a new episode of De Monitor appeared. De Monitor is KRO-NCRV’s investigative journalism platform. They investigate societal issues with the help of the public’s knowledge, experience, and input. This episode looked at sleep deprivation in truck drivers. … Sleep deficiency and driving skills? KRO researches with the help of FPN …
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… Populist politics is a growth market – and a great topic for a PhD dissertation that ties in very neatly with Maastricht University’s (UM) mission to raise global citizens. It also fits Carola Schoor’s career perfectly. She has decades of experience as a public affairs and political communication adviser to members of the Dutch parliament and the European Parliament in Brussels. “I’ve always been amazed by how politicians use language and metaphor – it seemed such a peculiar way of … But of course, she doesn’t do the groceries herself. People felt that immediately.” Trying to portray herself as ‘one of the people’ backfired. During his endorsement speech, then-president Obama portrayed her as a tireless civil servant with experience at the highest echelons of power, who would do anything to help people. “That’s an elitist picture but it would have suited her well. This could have been just as powerful and appealing.” If the shoe fits You don’t have to be a populist to … … Populist politics is a growth market – and a great topic for a PhD dissertation that ties in very neatly with Maastricht University’s (UM) mission to raise global citizens. It also fits Carola Schoor’s career perfectly. She has decades of experience as a public affairs and political communication adviser to members of the Dutch parliament and the European Parliament in Brussels. … In her dissertation Carola Schoor analysed more than 70 speeches, using discourse theory. From the analyses …
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… in border regions, according to a recent study by Maastricht University and Uniklinik RWTH Aachen. As part of the SafePAT project, healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses and ambulance workers) from the Meuse-Rhine Euregion were asked to share their experiences with international patient transfers. Just 30% of respondents occasionally dealt with international transfers, during which they encountered a variety of practical obstacles, such as cultural differences, language barriers and differences … in border regions, according to a recent study by Maastricht University and Uniklinik RWTH Aachen. As part of the SafePAT project, healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses and ambulance workers) from the Meuse-Rhine Euregion were asked to share their experiences with international patient transfers. Just 30% of respondents occasionally dealt with international transfers, during which they encountered a variety of practical obstacles, such as cultural differences, language barriers and differences …
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… 11 september 2017 Two UM publications present solid evidence Zoekresultaten People with cardiovascular diseases experience faster cognitive decline with age, with vascular constrictions posing a particularly high risk factor. This is the key finding of two studies conducted at Maastricht UMC+, which followed almost 2,000 people over twelve years to trace … health, but also the health of the brain.' Fac. Health, Medicine and Life Sciences This press release has been issued by the Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+). More information: www.mumc.nl/en . … People with cardiovascular diseases experience faster cognitive decline with age, with vascular constrictions posing a particularly high risk factor. This is the key finding of two studies conducted at Maastricht UMC+, which followed almost 2,000 people over twelve years to trace …
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… According to Professor Paul Iske, founder of the Institute for Brilliant Failures, companies should not gloss over mistakes but rather cherish them, because that is where innovation is born. The message he recently delivered at the Innovation & Experience event in Tilburg is dead-on: companies and organizations can learn a lot from their mistakes. Not only to prevent repetition, but also because failures drive innovation. 'Innovations result from new, unexpected patterns, and those often come … … According to Professor Paul Iske, founder of the Institute for Brilliant Failures, companies should not gloss over mistakes but rather cherish them, because that is where innovation is born. The message he recently delivered at the Innovation & Experience event in Tilburg is dead-on: companies and organizations can learn a lot from their mistakes. Not only to prevent repetition, but also because failures drive innovation. 'Innovations result from new, unexpected patterns, and those often come …
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… proposals to react to the foreign investment protection regime. This study ‘Ecuador and International Investment Law and Policy: Between Constitutional Sovereignty and State Responsibility’ undertakes a thorough legal analysis of the Ecuadorian experience - including articulation, enforcement, resistance, abolishment and reconstruction of predominant tools for investment protection. In light of the constitutional-like principles embedding International Investment Law and their inextricable … proposals to react to the foreign investment protection regime. This study ‘Ecuador and International Investment Law and Policy: Between Constitutional Sovereignty and State Responsibility’ undertakes a thorough legal analysis of the Ecuadorian experience - including articulation, enforcement, resistance, abolishment and reconstruction of predominant tools for investment protection. … PhD thesis written by Sebastián Espinosa Velasco. The little relevance of a developing country such as …