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

In this enlightening episode, Meagin van der Westhuizen of Radio for Brainport continues her series on mental health, highlighting the unique and personal nature of well-being. Joined by Lucia Ryan, they delve into the importance of mental health, emphasizing that it significantly influences overall health. Lucia shares her journey of living in various countries, finally settling in the Brainport Region, and how her father's passing prompted her to focus on mental well-being through physical exercise and mindfulness. The episode concludes with a powerful message about finding meaning in daily activities and being mindful of media consumption's impact on mental health. The key takeaway is to listen to oneself, be kind, and cherish meaningful connections to enhance overall well-being. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

She is a policy maker in the Hague, working on afforable housing in the Netherlands. Yet, Anna Koolstra sees housing as a European challange. The European parliment can more effectively handle the current housing crisis than a national Dutch government. One million people cannot find a house and sleep on the street. Anna pitches for major revision of the economic powers in real estate on a European level. Anna runs for the Europen parliament, for the Dutch Groen-Links PvdA party and is the last female name on the list. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

For innovation, Brussels is the place to be, rather than The Hague. The European Parliament's work is more technical and content-driven compared to national levels, and many current EU challenges can be addressed with technology. Erik Becker (VVD) believes the European Parliament needs more tech-savvy members to make smarter decisions. With a background in engineering and international business, Erik feels at home in the multinational EU environment. He points out that the EU lags behind the US and China in innovation due to overly strict regulations, and argues that innovators need more freedom. Fast tracks for vital sectors, like the Chips Act for semiconductors, are necessary and could benefit defense and healthcare industries as well.Regarding developments in The Hague, Erik discusses the coalition agreement's impact on VVD's work at the European level and within the Renew coalition in the European Parliament.Interview by Jean-Paul Linnartz for Radio 4 Brainport during the EDIC Eindhoven groot Europees debat --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Bram Kamp runs for seat in the European Parliament. In Brussels, he will feel at home, Bram expects: "Brussels is more about content rather than about show." Europe sees the importance of technology and innovation but also sees a need to safeguard a strong position. Volt is a European political party. Can democracy in Europe still work with 27 countries, each of which has a veto right? Bram Kamp nonetheless sees a key role for Europe in combatting climate change, in improving security throughout the region. Every Dutch citizen gains a value of 9000 euro from being in various European cooperations. Interview by Jean-Paul Linnartz for Radio 4 Brainport, May 2024 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

High Tech Campus Eindhoven celebrates its 25th birthday with an open day. Radio 4 Brainport will be live on this event. Kelly Antonis gives us a preview on what will be happening on June 8th. On Open Day, everyone can join an day full of inspiration, exploration and innovation. HTC invite visitors to discover new innovations that will change our world, and have some fun.  The Open Day is also a hotspot on the High Tech Ontdekkingsroute, an opportunity to take a look in the high-tech kitchen of the Brainport region.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Patrick Rutten, RoB ED 11 guest thinks curiosity is a highly undervalued leadership skill, which is essential to creating highly innovative workplaces. In his view leadership is not a hierarchical title, but more a way people behave and take ownership of what they want to achieve and contribute to. Patrick has been described as an 'organisational rebel', able to rewire organizations towards radical transformation using insights from behavioral and organizational sciences and a broad set of experiences. In this podcast, Ralu and Patrick explore the unique ingredients that contribute to creating highly effective, innovative work environments, particularly in Eindhoven—a tech hub renowned for its success and magnetic appeal to international talent. How do organisations in the Brainport area manage to continue being innovative? Which ingredients does an organisation need to be able to create highly effective innovative work environments? Tune in RoB Ed 11, to hear more and learn how you might help your organisation become more innovative and successful. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Should we be scared about a future  generation of engineers who know more about how to use AI than about their technical field? Do we need to know about the details of processing inside micro-electronic IC’s to help create better smart phone, or to design an autonomous car? Haven’t we continuously raised the level of abstraction at which we look into systems? Radio 4 Brainport hosts Jean-Paul Linnartz and Parag Gupta debate the role of novel technology in education with Prof. Oded Raz of Eindhoven University of Technology. Initially we invited this award-winning TU/e teacher Oded Raz for his view on the use of artificial intelligence in education. Oded is not only a columnist  for the Eindhoven University of Technology opinion magazine Cursus, he also is thought leader on education in his own series of podcasts and a vocal member of electrical engineering teaching staff. He has a right to speak up: student highly appreciate his style and his approach to educating. Yet, instead of diving straight into the role of AI in education, for better or for worse, Oded reveals that he is sceptical about modern aids such as powerpoint. He recently rediscovered how students learn more if a teacher develops the thoughts, the math, the ideas step by step, live on the board. So, in this podcast we start off by looking in more detail into how our brain absorbs knowledge. An essential part of mastering a topic is to be able to actively use the theory, and apply it both in routine and in novel ways. Making homework assignments really serves a purpose. Letting AI do homework for you, may come with unpleasant surprises during the exam. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chiara Marturano from Italy in celebration of Mental Health Week. Chiara shares her journey of moving to Eindhoven in the Brainport region in search of balance and how she has prioritized her mental well-being. Discover how starting her own podcast and building a supportive network of friends have been instrumental in her mental health journey. Tune in to hear Chiara's story of resilience and the power of community in maintaining mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcasts-4-brainport/message

"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