Podcasts 4 Brainport, featured by Radio 4 Brainport, 747AM and DAB+

101 editions of the IEEE VTC conferences, and still innovation in wireless communication is hot. I had a chance to ask keynote speakers and panelists Erik Larsson (Linköping) and Petar Popovski (Aalborg) about the new directions that will influence 6G. The highlights in less than two minutes: What does more intelligence mean for the network? Will Reconfigurable but passive Intelligent Surfaces, RI...

Host Iman Mossavat explores the complex intersection of algorithms and education policy with Mayesha Tasnim and Paul Verhagen of the Civic AI Lab at the University of Amsterdam. In cities like Amsterdam and Eindhoven, school placement is increasingly driven by algorithms. But how fair and transparent are these systems? Together, they unpack how public algorithms shape student futures, revealing th...

Colleen Farrelly uses mathematics as a versatile tool across many fields, driven by curiosity and social purpose. Calling herself a “wandering mathematician,” she connects pure math with real-world problems—from epidemic modeling and radiomics to data analysis. Colleen shares her experience modeling to help position resources that limited an Ebola outbreak. She explains how understanding the geome...

In Ralu on Board, Edition 16, Julie Hemels-Hoff and Arnout Nederpelt, delve into the importance of inclusive marketing and branding, but also leadership and culture. Julie is the CEO and founder of Blueeyse, an inclusive marketing and communication agency, and Arnout wears many hats, he is a business analyst at ASML, and also the …… A rich and insightful conversation on the significance of diverse...

This episode of Deep Dives with Iman, featured by Radio 4 Brainport and hosted by Iman Mossavat, features Luis Serrano, founder of Serrano Academy, YouTuber, and author of Grokking Machine Learning. Luis shares his approach to making mathematics accessible and relatable. His career spans mathematician, machine learning engineer at Google, AI educator at Udacity and Apple, Quantum AI researcher at...

A celebration of Europe Day, which marks the Schuman Declaration's 75th anniversary. The Europarade in Eindhoven is likely to include various events and activities celebrating peace, integration, and European cooperation The EU Parade 2025 was a lively day with a broad program! Storytelling will take center stage, after all, what is the story of Europe? EU Parade was a mix of meetings, convers...

Jana Feherpataky Kuzmová, CEO of the Institute for Active Citizenship in Bratislava, in Ralu on Board, Edition 15, talks about the importance of active citizenship education, in developing responsible citizens for our societies of today and tomorrow. Present at European Day on 9th May at ParkTheater, Jana delved into the skills and knowledge that active citizenship teaches through experiential lea...

In this episode of Deep Dives with Iman, host Iman Mossavat speaks with Prof. Yulia Sandamirskaya, head of the Center for Cognitive Computing in Life Sciences at ZHAW, Switzerland. Her research centers on developing neuromorphic embodied AI for robotic applications, particularly in elderly care and healthcare. She emphasizes the need for perception and efficiency in robots that interact with human...

From Olympic arenas to international classrooms… Karishma Vij is thrilled to welcome a truly remarkable guest on the next episode of Tea-Talk with Karishma and Supriya - Austin Smith OLY! Three-time Olympian (2008, 2012, and 2020). Former captain of South Africa’s national hockey team. Long-time HC Den Bosch defender. Now inspiring young minds at the International School Eindhoven. Join Tea Talk,...

In this episode of Deep Dives with Iman, Iman Mossavat interviews Tara Steele, Founder and Director of the Safe AI for Children Alliance. The conversation explores how children are affected by the emergence of grief bots, chatbots designed to simulate a deceased person, and the lack of understanding regarding their impact. Steele highlights the importance of understanding how AI may affect childre...

Europe and the European Union are under pressure. Will the EU reinvent itself? A European army? What are the actual shared values? A dialogue about mutual dependencies. Enough to inform and discuss! During the EU Parade you will see what is happening locally and (inter)nationally from the European Union. Of course, extra attention will also be paid to the current challenges and dilemmas for the EU...

What a fun experience! We got to use a shared space as part of #EindhovenLovesYou with Radio 4 Brainport, the expat station in the Eindhoven Centraal train station to record our latest episode of Pregnant in the Netherlands podcast! We are really excited to share our conversation about home births vs. hospital births in the Netherlands with you! Stay tuned to Anna Latham and Julianna Feron hashtag...

Hello there! Welcome to “Are We Still on the Same Page?”, your Radio 4 Brainport podcast diving into language and connection in Eindhoven’s buzzing Brainport region. We’re exploring how Dutch and English mix – and sometimes clash! From funny stories to deep thoughts, we’re asking: are we all still speaking the same language? Join us for chats that bridge cultures, right here where locals and expat...

" Love is your very nature. Peace is your very nature. Joy is your very nature". Born at the foot of the Himalayas, trained as an engineer, and now a global ambassador of peace, Swami Divyatej’s journey is anything but ordinary. Karishma Vij interviewed this inspiring spiritual leader for our upcoming episode of Tea-Talk with Karishma and Supriya, for Radio 4 Brainport, the expat station...

In this deeply honest episode of Unless We Talk, Meagin van der Westhuizen sits down with Alejandra Lopez, a life and career coach, to talk about what it really feels like to leave behind the familiar and settle in the Brainport region. From navigating life in the Netherlands to uncovering personal purpose far from home, this conversation dives into the messy, beautiful journey of self-discovery....

Can we trust news generated by AI tools? Bart Brouwers not only was journalist, he became an Editor in Chief of the news paper De Limburger, now he is professor of journalism in Groningen and is on the supervisor board of the Dutch public broadcaster NOS. We expected Bart to have a very skeptical attitude towards AI and to be a strong promotor of an all human process for creating news. But he also...

In this episode of Deep Dives with Iman, Iman Mossavat interviews Dr. Remco Schoenmakers, Senior Director and AI Strategy Lead at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Dr. Schoenmakers discusses his journey in AI, from his early days in astrophysics to leading AI strategy for the Electron Microscopy business. He shares insights on how AI is transforming the scientific landscape, emphasizing that it is a tool...

April 30th is the deadline for submitting tax returns in the Netherlands. Steve Ten Bokum, a financial expert from Expat-service.nl, provides guidance on the crucial steps in the tax filing timeline. What should you do if you're unable to gather all your tax information on time? For international residents and expats, the tax system can be complex. However, it becomes more straightforward once...

Can AI do your job better than you? And are you afraid that one day an AI innovation will make your human contribution to your job obsolete? While some of us fear AI’s potential or might doubt its accuracy, other fee; excited by its potential in making our lives better. Can we trust AI in detecting illnesses at very early stage? Pieter van der Poel, a serial entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO o...

Becoming a parent is a life-altering event. What about doing so as an international living in the Netherlands? Anna Latham hosts a series of podcasts exploring this topic. We are delighted to have her as a guest on Radio 4 Brainport. We inquired about the primary differences that internationals observe between the Netherlands and their countries of origin.

Early cancer screening can greatly enhance the chances of surviving. To make that a reality, we need the support of AI to review screenings of many more people at high risk. In edition 14 of ralu on Board, we interview Pieter van der Poel, founder and CEO of PRMSE.

In this episode of Deep Dives with Iman, in collaboration with Radio 4 Brainport, Iman Mossavat hosts Mei-Li Nieuwland, an illustrator and graphic journalist with a background in AI and cultural anthropology. Nieuwland, who specializes in visual information design, uses illustration and comics to simplify complex issues. The conversation dives into AI’s growing influence on the art industry, its e...

In this episode, Iman Mossavat speaks with Jakub Tomczak, a leading figure in Generative AI and former Program Chair of NeurIPS 2024. They discuss how Generative AI has transformed the landscape of artificial intelligence. Jakub explores the crucial role of Generative AI in advancing scientific research, the gaps that still exist in AI, and whether Symbolic AI and Systems Analysis have a place in...

The tax system in a new country can be quite complex and confusing. What about the Netherlands specifically? If the information available online is not entirely clear, there are a few options. You could hire an expert to assist you, or you could contact the tax authority's helpline, known as "de belastingtelefoon". However, some questions arise: Can you discuss your case anonymously?...

Tax season is upon us, marked by the arrival of blue envelopes containing an invitation to file a tax return. When you log in to the website of the Dutch tax authority, belastingdienst.nl, you'll find that many details have already been pre-filled, such as your income and bank account information. In the Netherlands, you're required to pay taxes not only on your employment income, but also...