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.
Science video: the different colours of light pollution
The Netherlands is one of the most illuminated countries in the world. At any point in the night, more than three and a half million streetlights are burning bright, enabling us to get home from work, exercise, and meet up with friends. All in the safety of artificial light. But if you walk through the… Continue reading Science video: the different colours of light pollution
Explore the Science In & Out Podcast on Spotify
by Beatriz Reis – Podcasts started over 20 years ago, with the term being coined in 2004 by Ben Hammersley. Keeping up with the times, SEC Master’s students script, record and edit their own podcast episodes as part of the course Nature of Scientific Disciplines (NSD). Explore their Science In & Out Podcast on Spotify.
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De psychiaters uit Pieterzijl
door Wouter Vliek – In 1903 werd Enno Dirk Wiersma (1858 – 1940) de allereerste hoogleraar neurologie en psychiatrie in Groningen. Nooit eerder vervulde iemand deze functie aan de Rijksuniversiteit (Wiersma, 2004). Enno kreeg van de universiteit het vertrouwen om een volledig nieuw vakgebied te maken en stond samen met zijn collega’s aan de grondslag…
The anatomical collection of Frederik Ruysch: a reminder of life or death?
by Michelle Brad – 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…
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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 area all about applications of mushrooms, from psychedelics to the clothing industry.
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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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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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