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Scouting Burgemeester Welschen Meerhoven (SBWM) in Eindhoven will again participate in the annual JOTA-JOTI, the Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet. This event will take place from Friday 20 October 8:00 PM to Sunday 23 October 2023, 1:00 PM. Since its founding in 2003, SBWM has participated in the JOTA. This year they celebrate the 20th anniversary. An FM transmitter will be active...

Alina is a force of change for good, she battles to help create a society which is more inclusive and equitable for everyone. She is currently a policy advisor for the International relationships and labour department at Noord-Brabant Province, she worked at the European Parliament before as a political advisor for the UK delegation on matters related to the transport ministry during Brexit. Alina...

To save energy and to efficiently use resources, we often need to monitor and to sense, we need to communicate and to process data. To make this possible the Internet of Things promises the realisation of dense sensor networks. But sensors consume energy and cannot always be wired for power. In the EU project LoLiPoP-IoT, 38 partners from across Europe develop Energy Harvesting and micro-power man...

Arnout Nederpelt, one of 2% gifted people in the world and a member of Mensa International, is currently a Business Process Analyst at ASML, where he is also an Ethics Liaison and the Chief Ambassador of the neurodiversity-focused Atypical Employee Network in ASML. Outside ASML Arnout is a leader within Toastmasters International, having achieved twice the award of Distinguished Toastmaster and he...

She was responsible for valorization at the University of Antwerp. She came to TU Eindhoven, world leading in industry-academic valorisation. Her research is Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology, while energy, the environment and sustainability are key innovation areas to TU/e. Now, as the new rector of TU/e, Silvia Lenaerts puts forward "valorization" as the main theme for the O...

"Huge global transitions are ongoing". Peter Wennink sees the global issues as big challenges, but not only as a isolated problems to be solved. The value generation opportunities from these shifts and changes are huge. The US and East Asia are positioning themselves as new leaders in a new world order, with visions on how to dominate in automotive, in technology for the energy transitio...

Mira Dreessen, is a true people believer. She believes in people and in the long-lasting impressions, and I am sure this interview will make a long-lasting impression on you! As a trained psychologist, working in the innovative tech industry, Mira focuses on the people behind the innovation, as she believes that everyone has an intrinsic motivation to contribute to something that matters. Having m...

"I collect colours". But Stella Verdult goes beyond that: she shares her passion for colours. She gives a meaning to colour. A new exhibition runs in Albert van Abbehuis: "A conversation starter" is a suggestive and heedful approach in which the diversity of colour is made visible. Interview by Tatiana Kostina for Radio 4 Brainport

Curious to see what contemporary artists of the Brainport region are busy with? Take a look at the Albert van Abbehuis in the Eindhoven City Center! This exhibition space functions as a multiplatform for contemporary art exhibitions, meet-ups, workshops, performances and cutting-edge lectures. Anne Yianni gave us a nice insight on what is happening at the van Abbe Villa. An interview by Tatiana Ko...

We wish you a happy holiday. How do you say that in Dutch? Yet another mini-course by Yvonne van Deursen - Bakx on Radio 4 Brianport

What does it take to get in touch with the Dutch culture or to interact socially? Learning the language can make a big difference. 25 years ago Philips had its own "talen afdeling", and that langaugae department has been split off as STE Languages. Wilfried Gradus is a director at STE. Jean-Paul Linnartz interviewed him. How steep is the learning curve to learn Dutch?

Learning Dutch? Language courses are not a one-size-fits-all. Learning for your Dutch inburgerings-examen may not teach you the Dutch that is most effective in your job. Some people like to quickly engage in a convesation, other like to understand the grammer of the language before they feel comfortable. We interviewed Mathilde Lageman, director at STE languages, Eindhoven.

Ralu Nistor-Lustermans reflects on the IIA Global conference 2023 in Amsterdam. One take away was that the most influential leaders are not necessarily in the board room. Employees in lower ranks often have strong leading impact. Often these defacto leaders underestimate the ripple effect that they have. Do you have the courage to lead with empathy and purpose? Dr. Kamel Hothi spoke about the powe...

Vitoria Aquino will update us regularly on upcoming events in one of the local stages in Brainport: Eindhoven, Veldhoven, Valkenswaard, Helmond, Bergeijk. She will cover the Wonkapodia agenda on Radio 4 Brainport. In this pre-interview we chat with Vitoria about the great opportunities to enjoy dance, music, cabaret, theater in the region, next season

Getting kids enthusiastic for science and technology is a challenge. Are physics and math boring? How can you make it exciting? At the Eindhoven Roumanian school, Vlad Niculescu-Dinca goes a step further: bringing a scientific mindset to young kids is not so hard as it may seem. Kids can understand what hypothesis testing is. Just let them find out whether some assumption is crazy or in fact is tr...

Miriam Frosi, is what we might call “Jenny of trades”, the feminine version of “Jake of trades”, an innovation agent, a woman in politics, a diversity, inclusivity, and equality advocate, a wife, and mom, Italian- Milanese, who in the last 23 years lived and worked in Noord Brabant, making it her mission to break stereotypes, and make her community more inclusive. Besides her role as CDA councillo...

Looking for a last minute opportunity to join a theater festival? Vitoria Aquino takes us to the "parade festival". Language no-problem, as she said on Radio 4 Brainport Photo Erik van 't Hof for Paradefestival

The Romanian School in Eindhoven, what is it about? Vlad Niculescu-Dinca, the founder of the Romanian School in Eindhoven talks about the ways in which the school helps children with romanian background integrate but also learn about the romanian culture and even science in a fun way. Interview and podcast by Ralu Nistor-Lustermans on Radio 4 Brainport

In Edition 1, Ralu is in conversation with Bart Ghysels, who describes his journey as "getting more comfortable with being uncomfortable." Bart started his entrepreneurial journey 2 years ago, taking a lip of faith to create Ghysels recruitment company.  He is passioned about connecting talented technical project managers to organisations in High tech, automotive, R&D, pharma & L...

Language teacher Yvonne van Deursen-Bakx regularly gives updates on Dutch habits and at the same time gives a mini-lesson in learning the Dutch language. Early summer you may see Dutch flags with school bags. On Radio 4 Brainport, she explains.

Learning the local language also means being emersed in Dutch culture and in Dutch habits. Una Paloma Blanca had a grand opening of their new facilities at the NRE Area on May 11, 2023. Antonio Gutiérrez Rubio explains how for instance Dutch course uses real examples of experiencing the Netherlands, including learning how to ride the bike and the need to protect your bike from it getting stolen. B...

Eindhoven is a hotspot for innovation and TU Eindhoven plays a key role in starting innovation. May 11th is the day that rector Prof Frank Baaijens hands over the helm to Silvia Lenaerts. In fact, Stijn Steenbakers had the honor to decorate Frank Baaijens on behalf of the Dutch King. Alderman Stijn Steenbakkers (CDA) reflects on the role of the outgoing rector for the university and for the region...

Curious about the experts who bring the benefits of the EU to life in the Netherlands? Curious about new project ideas and collaboration opportunities? An opportunity to increase your knowledge about Europe and the European Union. You can ask questions to experts. Organized by Jacques Giesbertz en Leverne Nijman  Europees Consumenten Centrum Jongerenambassadeur Leah Corsmit en Klimaatambassadeur R...

With war in Europe and in other places in the world you might think what can we do about that? What about writing poetry? This is proposed by Kees Minderhoud and Jacques Giesbertz. The event will take place on May 7 in the Parktheater in Eindhoven and, yes, you can win a prize too.

Why do some people thrive while others get by? Want to learn an instant trick to change the quality of your sleep, or discover the secret to happiness and success? Our guest in Tea Talk: Rajshree Patel, a former prosecutor with the US attorney’s office, a mind and meditation expert, a self-awareness coach, and the author of “The Power of Vital Force.” She has transformed the lives of thousands of...