The Most Extraordinary Journey of My Life So Far
Date: | 14 February 2025 |
Author: | Svennie Stephenson |
Hi everyone! My name is Svennie, and I’m a third-year Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL) student majoring in Ecology, Energy, and Climate at Campus Fryslân. This blog post is about what has undoubtedly been the most extraordinary journey of my life...
Bargaining, Bending, Breaking Boundaries: CEST-LA-VIZ Conference Highlights
Date: | 07 February 2025 |
Author: | Dario Rodighiero & Imaji Rizal |
If someone asked you to fill the gap in the sentence "Data is...", what would your answer be? What is data, really, and what happens when data meets creativity, activism, and bold new ideas? The CEST-LA-VIZ conference in Utrecht on November 15, 2024, set...
What is voice AI? Inside Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, and chatGPT
Date: | 31 January 2025 |
Author: | Matt Coler |
Voice AI transforms spoken words into digital actions. When you ask Siri about the weather or tell ChatGPT to write a story, you're using AI systems that can understand speech, process language, and respond in a human-like voice. But how do these digital...
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...
Gillian van Loenhoud: Representing Sustainable Entrepreneurship at Europe’s Biggest Startup Event
Date: | 17 January 2025 |
Author: | Gillian van Loenhoud |
Studying in class is just one part of the journey; the world is full of learning opportunities, and it’s up to you to seize them. Take Gillian, for example. After several years in the business field, balancing a job at a startup on the side, and just three...
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...