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News
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Emile Aarts: onwards and upwards
29th June 2023Emile Aarts hates saying goodbye, preferring a comma to a period. Little wonder then that this professor emeritus of AI and Data Science continues to be involved in research and developments in his area of expertise. So this is not a farewell interview but more of an in-between conversation about developments in recent years and what the future holds in store for us: is the sky the limit in this fast and dynamic area? ‘We are living in a uniquely fascinating time when AI and Data Science can help us navigate the major transitions we are facing.’
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Call: ENGAGE EU Science Communication workshop for prae docs and PhD students
21st June 2023ENGAGE EU, the European university engaged in societal change, organizes a three-day science communication conference from September 25-27 at Vienna University in Austria. Learn all about communicating Science for Impact, register before July 15!
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Outgoing professor Van Damme: Economics serves people
20th June 2023In economics, people are the focus, not economics, Eric van Damme argued in his farewell address on June 22. However, this message, which really should be obvious, is often forgotten in economic reporting, such as when it is stated that people should do things because it is good for the economy. Van Damme argues that this is because such reporting emphasizes macroeconomic aspects in which the human being behind the numbers is hidden, leading to a distorted picture.