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

"Some students are not at university to learn something, but just to get a degree". Prof Oded Raz is challenged by Jean-Paul Linnartz and Parag Gupta about how a university can made sure that students who get a degree actually also have learned the essentials to work as a professional.   Episode 3 on the impact of AI on life in a high tech region Radio 4 Brainport, in Eindhoven on 747 AM and DAB+ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Understanding Power Dynamics in AI with Mahault Albarracin. Join Podcasts 4 Brainport host Iman Mossavat in conversation with Mahault Albarracin, Director of Applied Research. Mahault is also a PhD candidate in the Department of Computing at the Université du Québec à Montréal. The conversation took place following her hybrid talk at the Technical University of Eindhoven (TUE), organized by "HumAIn Dialogues" and "Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute (EAISI)" on April 25, 2024. Mahault Albarracin shares insights from her unconventional career journey, spanning social sciences to cognitive computing, shaping her perspective on cognition and technology. Mahault highlights how AI's design often prioritizes objectives such as maximizing efficiency, profit generation, or fulfilling predetermined goals set by those in power. These objectives significantly influence the development and societal impact of AI technologies. AI will change the distribution of power in a new world order. Mahault Albarracin indicates that AI may expand the gap between haves and have-nots. Explore the intersection of social sciences and technology in this episode of Radio 4 Brainport, recorded April 25, 2024. social sciences, technology, cognitive computing, predictive processing, ethics, algorithm design, power dynamics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

The Arboretum in Park Meerland hosts over a thousand trees and shrubs from four continents. A truly international setting. When we asked Tom van Duuren of Arboretum Boomrijk in Meerhoven about a beautifiul tree garden in Meerhoven, we learned that in fact many trees all over the city originate from other countries. It gives a great opportunity to connect with nature. The arboretum is taken care of by volunteers. Residents can not only enjoy the collection of trees, but also adopt and donate a tree, for a special occasion or memory. April 14th, Mayor Jeroen Dijsselbloem planted the "Burgemeesters boom", a special species of tree discovered in China, that invites to celebrate special events. Traditionally it is often surrounded by letters and messages hanging from the branches.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Episode 2 of the interview with the person who created the Eindhoven brand and the logo. "did you know that: Content is Kind, Traffic is Emperor in branding". Listen in this edition again to Peter Kentie, the Eindhoveneer who is behind the estonishing Estonia's branding. Ralu on Board is hosted by Ralu Nistor Lustermans on Radio 4 Brainport See Peter's facebook post about Estonia: https://www.facebook.com/justestonishing/ Photo: Peter Kentie with the prime minister Taavi Roivas in 2016. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Brainport's success is largely attributed to human brains. The region with the smartest brains, the highest number of inventions and a highly effective cooperation. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly being embraced in education, in engineering and in coimmunication and interaction. Jean-Paul Linnartz, Iman Mossavat and Parag Gupta have different backgrounds in engineering and in teaching. Do they reach a common opinion? Do they see the future developed in the same direction? Does it only give possitive opportunities? Join them in the debate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Unfortunately, these days it is unlikely to meet someone who has never been affected by cancer in some way. Whether being diagnosed themselves or knowing a loved one who was diagnosed. "De eik", a centre for living with and after cancer, focuses on providing peer support to the person and their family affected by cancer. We explore this topic further with Jacqueline Selbeck- coordinator of de eik and Ineke Coremans- Volunteer and Host of the meetup group for internationals. If you are interested in attending their upcoming international meetup please check out their website here: https://www.centrum-de-eik.nl/activiteiten/lotgenotenbijeenkomsten/lotgenotenbijeenkomsten-van-de-eik/ Meagin van der Westhuizen, for Radio 4 Brainport, 2024 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

“Clear vision shapes clear strategy. Focus on the broader horizon, not on grandiose endeavors. Instead, carve a clearing in life's dense forest. Wait there patiently, until the melody of your existence gently falls into your open hands." — Philipa O.W. Biritwum.From the dynamic corridors of the #corporate world to the uncharted territories of #entrepreneurship, Philipa O.W. Biritwum's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Join us for an insightful episode of Tea-Talk with Karishma and Supriya, where we uncover her inspiring transition and glean insights from her experience as the visionary CEO and Founder of AMACON Lead.An enriching discussion filled with  #insights, #inspiration, and #empowerment on #Tea-talk, only at Radio 4 Brainport, the expat station. Friday, March 15th, 2024 at 8 PM. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

In her upcoming podcast series, Meagin van der Westhuizen will chat with internationals about their experiences in changing from one country to an other country. A common pitfall is that expats keep benchmarking the new environment against their own country. Meanwhile, their view on their native country may become idealized over time. Meagin explore what strategies international use to take of your metal health and how you could apply it to your new context as an expat in Eindhoven. She has a passion for people⁠. She is a social services professional with extensive knowledge and experience in project management, community development and DE&I initiatives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

In this Tea-Talk episode, our special guest, Lizzie Bate—an accomplished educator, and founder of Bridge the Gap and Learn With Me —shares her heartwarming expat kit for families relocating to The Netherlands. Join us for an insightful conversation with Lizzie as she guides expat families through the educational landscape of The Netherlands. The theme song for her journey, "Lean on Me," encapsulates the support and camaraderie she's discovered along the way. Radio 4 Brainport, 747AM and DAB+ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Ralu on Board, Edition 8: In conversation with Gijs Vrenken, whose mission as the Communication Director at Eindhoven Airport, is to make Eindhoven proud of its airport. The role of the airport beyond serving the sun and fun vacationers, is to connect Brainport’s businesses and the international professionals and their family. Eindhoven airport is a unique airport as it serves a civil, military and amatorial aviation purpose, and running its operations comes with challenges and great opportunities to create effective collaboration between the different parties involved in the daily running of the airport. In his passion for connecting people, his interest for sustainability and being an expert in communication and a trained journalist, Gijs brings to life the purpose of the airport with his passion of telling its story. Join Ralu Nistor-Lustermans in listening to Gijs, in this special edition from Eindhoven Airport, and find out more about the insights of running an airport and its role in the heart of Brainport region. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Salaai! Welcome to Lampegat! Every year during Carnaval, Eindhoven changes its name to Lampegat, the hamlet of the lamps. Festivities take place all over the Southern part of the Netherlands, but with differences between cities and regions. In Eindhoven it started as a catholic tradition to kick of the period of Lent, six weeks before Easter. It puts hierarchy in society upside down: everyone can dress up to assume any role, be it the major, fairy queen, a musketeer, rock star, football hero, whatever. To internationals, Carnaval often is a culture shock. The smartest city suddenly becomes “de gekste”, the craziest, the wildest. As an ex-stadsprins, Joep Verheijen had the experience of leading the town into threes days full of cultural events, a parade, but maybe most of all the vibrant nights in the many pubs and out in the street. Parag Gupta, of indian ethnicity but born and raised in the U.S., believed that he got into some kind of New Orleans Mardi Grass when he experienced Carnaval. Geisa Barra Cordeiro knows Carnaval in her home country Brazil, but she now lives in Den Bosch which hosts a very traditional Brabant-style Carnaval. On Radio 4 Brainport, Jean-Paul Linnartz kicks of a cross-cultural Vodcast. Many thanks to Olaf Koenen en Mike Weerts for the support from Studio 040. Recorded January 26, 2024 in the Eindhoven Parktheater. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

February 3rd, “Lampegat” will announce its new prince.  Eindhoven, the city of light will be emersed in a vibrantCarnaval, just one week later. Joep Verheijen had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of being stadprins in 2007. For many internationals it is a weird experience to see the city go wild, young and old dressed up and joining in the festivities. But what are the cultural roots, and what is it beyond just drinking lots of beer? He will give a longer interview about the ins and outs of Carnaval. Join Jean-Paul Linnartz at Radio 4 Brainport for brief preview. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Soon to come on Radio 4 Brainport, the tips, advices, and wisdom condensed into a series of short podcasts. Geisa Barra Cordeiro advices and coaches many internationals. Starting a new life in another country is often also a moment to reflect, to you ask yourself "who am I?" and "what do I want to be?". Geisa already addresses such topics in het podcasts on Spotify, both in Portuguese and in English. In fact, she is an international from Brazil, now living in the Netherlands herself. On Radio 4 Brainport we are happy to have her on air, soon as well. Jean-Paul Linnartz gives you a pre-listen by chatting with Geisa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

The second week of 2024, we see a drop of temperatures in the Netherlands. To all the Dutch this brings back memories of cold winters with lots of skating outdoors. Pretty dangerous if you try skating on the thin ice now, unless the skate track is artificially  created by pouring water on a parking lot. But anyhow, for Radio 4 Brainport a reason to replay a program from a couple of years ago. Hosts and guests: Stephen Harianto, Martin Beekhuis, Anton Alexeev and Jean-Paul Linnartz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Radio 4 Brainport linguist Bart Bruijnen chats about the word of the year in a live program from the Muziekgebouw in Eindhoven. What would be your vote for Word of the Year? What word would be the best sign of the times? Program hosts are Andrea Potgieter and Jean-Paul Linnartz. Archive Photo (c) Lev Azarkh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

RaluonBoard gives a stage to leaders to share their stories and inspire others. On our next special edition we have an incredibly inspiring leader on board! Already a decade ago he was named "the politician of the year" by the Dutch parliamentary press. He is known as a "bridgebuilder" who does not shy away from talking about the "pink elephant". He is a proud Eindhovenaar, who embraces and supports the diversity of the Brainport area and made it his mission to ensure that the growth of Eindhoven does not make us fall apart. When John Jorritsma came into office with a statement that "Eindhoven is a collection of villages". Jeroen Dijsselbloem also talks about Eindhoven as a collection of nationalities and sees it as his task to integrate these better. The skill to bring together many national financial interests in Europe is a skill that now helps to bring together the local interests and solve the challenges of cities and villages in the region. Will Brainport continue to grow? what if the economy cools down? Jeroen Dijsselbloem sees it as his responsibility not only to consider the growth scenarios but also oversee the risks of not so gloomy scenarios, including economic down turn. His ambition is to serve at least two terms of six years each, which require also long term strategies. As an ex-minister of finance, he openly critizes political parties that do not produce a solid financial a plan to back up their promises to the voter. Jeroen Dijsselbloem takes strong positions. The migration crisis is just not the hardest issues of the moment. According to the mayor it rather is a consequence of a housing crisis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Next, in our expat diaries, we have Ineke Hurkmans, an entrepreneur with a heart that carries the essence of the community; Ineke creates spaces where connections thrive, and stories unfold.Curious about how to “Burst the bubble,"?Join us for a riveting conversation on Tea-Talk with Karishma and Supriya this coming Friday at 8 pm, only on Radio 4 Brainport, the expat station. Photo (c) Lev Azarkh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Breaking boundaries and amplifying diverse voices—Join me this Friday on a radio journey as I engage in a compelling conversation with the accomplished Dr. Nupur Kohli, a trailblazer of Indian origin vying for a seat in the Dutch Parliament. From her roots as a medical doctor to her strides at Harvard Business School, TEDx Talks, and impactful leadership at Shell Netherlands, Nupur's story is a testament to transcending borders and backgrounds.Tune in for an enriching discourse that goes beyond politics, exploring evolving education needs, the role of expats as catalysts for positive change, navigating the ethical maze of AI, and addressing significant social causes. Be part of this wholesome experience on Friday, Nov 17th at 8 PM CET on Tea-Talk with Karishma and Supriya only at Radio 4 Brainport, the expat station, to unravel her inspiring journey, profound ideas, and vision for a happier society. Nupur Kohli| Karishma Vij| Mahesh Vallabh P.| Tea-Talk with Karishma and Supriya| VVD| Radio 4 Brainport, the expat station|  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

A pre-election political debate among Mpanzu Bamenga, D66 (Democratic 66); Jan Joosten, CDA (Christian Democratic Appeal); Judith Tielen, VVD (People’s Party for Liberals and Democracy), Eva de Bruijn, GL-PvdA (Labour and Green left coalition) and Valerie Pajak, Volt (Pan-European political movement), organized by EindhovenNews.com The debate has four segments that each focus on key topics. The first segment addresses international students, housing, minimum wage and the development of the Brainport region. The second segment will focus on immigration, 30% ruling, and asylum. The third round is dedicated to innovation, sustainability, mobility and security. The final round highlights housing, health insurance and taxation. Moderator Beena Arunraj, Eindhoven News is joined by Zach Newmark from NL Times, Jean-Paul Linnartz and Robin Pascoe from Dutch News. Dutch News also reports results from a poll among internationals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Team Ignite, powered by students of TU Eindhoven will show off once again at the GLOW light festival. Interaction remains a key theme, as Lieke Diederen explains in this podcast interview for Radio 4 Brainport. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message