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

Steve Ten Bokum of Expat-Service.nl in Eindhoven shares with us what the typical first reaction is of internationals and expats who file their tax report for the first time in the Netherlands. A new country, new rules, but also special situations for internationals. And there are a few things to check already before you sign an employement contract. For instance, whether participation in the 30% r...

Radio 4 Brainport expands its DAB+ broadcasting coverage. The international radio signal in the Brainport region will now also reach large parts of the Kempen area. A powerful new transmitter will feed four antennas located in the radio tower at de Croy, along the A2 and N2 highways in western Eindhoven. This tower will provide a strong radio signal throughout Eindhoven and its surrounding communi...

De radio wordt digitaal en dat geldt nu ook voor de lokale radio. Vier lokale stations breiden hun DAB+ uitzendbereik flink uit. Vanaf deze week bereikt een digitaal radiosignaal van Rivierenland Radio, Studio040, GlowFM en Radio 4 Brainport ook grote delen van de zuidoost Brabant. Een krachtige nieuwe zender zal vier antennes voeden die zich in de zendmast op de Croy bevinden, langs de snelwegen...

In this episode of the Radio 4 Brainport podcast, hosted by Iman Mossavat, Ger Janssen, Philips' Ethics and Compliance Lead, explores AI’s impact on industries, particularly healthcare. Janssen emphasizes the importance of responsible AI practices, highlighting trustworthiness, fairness, and transparency in AI applications. He discusses how AI can enhance patient care while addressing biases a...

On the latest episode of Podcasts 4 Brainport, hosted by Iman Mossavat on Radio 4 Brainport, Dr. Federico Corradi, Assistant Professor at TU Eindhoven, offers a brief introduction to neuromorphic computing. Specializing in energy-efficient AI inspired by the brain, Dr. Corradi leads the Neuromorphic Edge Computing Systems Lab, exploring how nature's principles can reshape AI to consume less en...

Xiangyu Wang talks about the traditions in Chinese Culture. Festivities around the Chinese New Year. Recorded in 2020, Happy Year of the Rat

The Chinese New Year celebrates the start of the year according to the lunar calendar. It is also called the spring festival and lasts as long as 15 days with many family gatherings. A holiday time full of festivities with colorful decorations and couplets full of wishes. It is not only celebrated in China itself but also by the Chinese communities across the world. Jean-Paul Linnartz chats with X...

On the Radio 4 Brainport podcast Podcasts 4 Brainport, host Iman Mossavat engages Robert Engels, Head of AI Futures Lab at Capgemini, in a discussion on the role of context and abstraction in AI. With 36 years of experience, Engels examines why current generative AI systems, like GPT-4, excel at tasks yet fail in complex, real-world settings. Robert argues, “Two things are underperforming in the w...

Our host Iman Mossavat invites Dr. Artin Entezarjou, a board-certified specialist in general medicine, to debate the role AI in medicine. He discusses AI’s advancements in healthcare and its challenges in complex clinical scenarios. “Humans can outperform AI when questions aren’t multiple choice, especially when psychosocial factors are involved,” Dr. Entezarjou says. His research comparing GPT-4...

Did you ever see a scientist waving her finger to a lamp? It is a quick way to find out whether the lamp causes flicker or stroboscopic effects. Cheap low-quality lamps then let you see a multitude projected fingers in stead of a single one. Our electricity grid provides power as 50 Hz alternating current. LED lamps run on DC. The conversion from AC to DC may cause flicker in the light. Gosia Perz...

The ancient Chinese concept of balance, Yin and Yang, suggests that harmony comes from finding a careful balance between opposing forces. While today’s topic isn’t about Chinese philosophy, it resonates with this idea of balance—especially in the context of AI. In this episode, I’m joined by Diederik Roijers, a senior researcher at the AI Lab at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Diederik is a specialist...

Mirte van der Nat and Geert Kruijswijk are the co-founders of “Due to curiosity”, a Brainport start-up with a social purpose, best known for its “Navigating stress” toolkit, which is a playful way for a serious conversation about stress and its impact on mental health. In this Edition 13 of Ralu on Board, Ralu Nistor-Lustermans had the opportunity to hear from Mirte and Geert, about their entrepre...

Join Iman Mossavat for an insightful episode of **Podcasts 4 Brainport** with special guests Albert Podusenko and İsmail Şenöz, as we dive into the innovative world of Lazy Dynamics. This cutting-edge company is reshaping how agents process and act on real-time data in unpredictable environments. Their software streamlines the development of intelligent systems capable of navigating uncertainty —...

In this episode of Podcasts for Brainport, host Iman Mossavat sits down with Professor Mehdi Dastani, an expert in AI and Human-Centered AI at Utrecht University. They discuss the intersection of AI, formal reasoning methods, and safety, exploring how research from psychology, law, and philosophy can help create AI systems that are more responsible and aligned with human values. Professor Dastani...

Do you want to contribute to a future in which all young people have the opportunity to develop optimally? On November 27 and 28, 2024, the Eindhoven Parktheater hosts an international event for youth workers. It brings together more than 50 youth workers from Belgium, Curaçao, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Portugal, Serbia, Cyprus, Nigeria, Sou...

In this episode of *Podcasts 4 Brainport*, host Iman Mossavat sits down with Inge Brattinga, a lawyer at VRF Advocaten and lecturer at Avans University of Applied Sciences, to discuss AI and its impact on the workplace. They discuss how AI is changing hiring practices, decision-making, privacy, and human rights. Inge explains the importance of AI literacy and how businesses can use AI responsibly...

"United by Poetry" applies the power of poetry to express themes and topics related to Europe. Young citizens think of the impressive history, art and culture, values ​​and diversity, or about climate change, war and peace or migration. Jacques Giebertz of Europe Direct Eindhoven invites everyone to recite poems but also to just listen and enjoy. With poems from different countries in various lang...

In Dialogue. About Europe and you. Who belongs? Europe Direct hosts a debate (in Dutch) about the meaning of Europe and the EU in people's daily lives. Who belongs? We live in Europe. The Netherlands is a member of the European Union. But do we feel we belong? And conversely, does Brussels belong to us? A dialogue approach according to the Eindhoven method in Dialogue. Jean-Paul Linnartz interview...

The world faces enormous challenges. The 2024 projects cover a range of topics connected to the theme of ‘Semicon’. “At the root of so many important technical designs and devices, you’ll find semiconductors,”. Lucas Asselbergs explains to Jean-Paul Linnartz that semicon is not a design in itself, but it is a technology that is indispensable in many of the tech-driven designs that enrich our world...

At Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven University of Technology shows its Drivers of Change. Maarten Steinbuch sees highly relevant technology. Yet a design event like DDW is in particular an opportunity to create societal awareness and also to boost the Societal Readiness Level of an idea. Innovation is not only about bringing up the Technology Readiness. Great ideas at TU/e that address the big challen...

More and more people run a marathon. Marathons, worldwide are growing in popularity. At Eindhoven University of Technology, Lev Azarkh was challenged to run the half marathon, after getting exited by a team of friends. He did it in a good time. How did he prepare, not being a routine runner, how did it feel? "A once in a life-time experience", he said on Radio 4 Brainport. ASML Marathon Eindhoven;...

In this exciting episode of Podcasts 4 Brainport, host Iman Mossavat dives deep into the intriguing parallels between evolutionary science and artificial intelligence. Join us as we explore the insights of renowned researcher and Professor of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki, Indre Žliobaitė. She unpacks complex concepts like concept drift, adaptive models, and the No Free Lunch theo...

Kati Schiller is a seasoned trainer with over 15 years of experience. From personalized language programs to enriching cultural insights, Kati helps internationals not just learn Dutch but truly thrive in the NL. Without any further delay, let's explore how language can foster connection and belonging in a new home!

Meagin van der Westhuizen hosts and Juliann Liu to discuss their experiences and plans for their community, with Juliann sharing her passion for helping people make positive changes in their lives. They also delve into the transformative power of changing one's perspective on life, with Juliann sharing her personal journey of transformation after experiencing burnout. The conversation concludes wi...

In this episode of the Radio 4 Brainport podcast, host Iman Mossavat is joined by Colette Cuijpers, Associate Professor at Tilburg Law School and a leading researcher at the Tilburg Institute for Law. Together, they explore the urgent legal challenges posed by AI, from issues of accountability and bias to the ethical implications of AI's growing role in our daily lives. Listen to discussions o...