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What makes life diverse? How does culture and our background influence our understanding of the world? From microorganisms to human experience, diversity is one of the main driving factors in the natural and social world. From a young age, we can observe differences all around us. However, understanding how diversity shapes the world gives us some fundamental questions. Why are no two snowflakes alike? How does DNA shape our future? These questions all stem from the concept of diversity. This year, Nijmegen’s Pint of Science invites you to explore science through this lens of diversity. From b…
Being the teacher that you aspire to be: a recipe for wellbeing or burn-out?
Jorn ten Brink
(PhD candidate at Radboud)
My research focus on identity tensions of teachers (primary/secondary) and the effects on stress and burn-out. Many teachers struggle with being the teacher they want to be and experience tensions between different parts of their identity. Can we prevent burn-outs by shape a better framework in speaking about identity tensions?
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Claire Pleche
(PhD candidate at Radboud)
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The Dynamic Brain: How connections are constantly reshaped
Troy Kapteijns
(PhD student at Radboud)
How do we learn? When we learn something, the connections in our brain have to change. Previous research has shown that especially the inhibiting connections in the brain are adapted to shape to this need. In my research, I explore how the brain regulates these changes so can keep learning.
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Barbora Bučková
(Postdoc at Radboud)
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The myth of the sexual double standard: Who really sets the rules?
Gijsje Maas
(PhD candidate at Radboud)
Why do outdated sexual norms persist in society? Looking at how people perceive norms around gender and sexuality, my research investigates the mechanisms that keep unequal standards in place. Investigating the role of media and social perceptions helps explain why outdated beliefs persist over time.
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