Welcome to our showcase of master students’ final projects! Explore a diverse collection of work created for various courses, featuring journalistic articles but also design products, exhibitions and podcasts. Have a read to learn something new, gain insights into our master’s course assignments, and see the creativity of our students in action.
De psychiaters uit Pieterzijl
In the 17th century knowledge of the human anatomy was limited, and the field of study itself was controversial, often viewed as morbid. Dissections and collections of preserved specimens contributed to the expansion of knowledge during this time. In this essay, Michelle Brad explores the work of one Dutch anatomist, Frederik Ruysch, whose collections both…
The anatomical collection of Frederik Ruysch: a reminder of life or death?
In the 17th century knowledge of the human anatomy was limited, and the field of study itself was controversial, often viewed as morbid. Dissections and collections of preserved specimens contributed to the expansion of knowledge during this time. In this essay, Michelle Brad explores the work of one Dutch anatomist, Frederik Ruysch, whose collections both…
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Student articles make it to UKrant – part 3
Every year, a selection of articles our students produce during the science journalism course make it to the UKrant. In this article, we showcase two pieces that cover research in the medical field.
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Student articles make it to UKrant – part 2
Every year, a selection of articles our students produce during the science journalism course make it to the UKrant. In this article, we showcase two pieces that cover research in the medical field.
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How to tell a visual story: 10 tips from alumnus Mark Hektor
By Myrna Kooij. How can we communicate science through illustrations? During his workshop on visual storytelling, alumnus Mark Hektor taught me to draw a sheep and introduced me to the world of storytelling. Read more about Mark’s illustrating experience and learn about his main take-away message to get your point across when telling a visual…
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Student articles make it to UKrant
Every year, a selection of articles our students produce during the science journalism course make it to the UKrant. This year, we share three pieces that follow a common theme: conservation in the Netherlands, plus the challenges that come with this work.
From gut to brain: do probiotics really help with stress and depression? (NL)
You see them everywhere: drinks, yoghurts, and pills containing ‘good bacteria’. They’re said to make your gut happier and, on top of that, improve your mood. But is that really true?
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Live chicken feed under the microscope (NL)
Ophef rond kippenvoer: levende insecten zouden veel klimaatvriendelijker zijn dan soja of maïs. Toch betuigen onderzoekers nu dat insectenveevoer ‘geen reële oplossing’ is, en stichting Wakker Dier spreekt in een recent rapport over ‘de nieuwe dierenwelzijnscrisis’. Wat is er aan de hand?
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