<description>Ani Popova from Open Embassy (Amsterdam) and Leonie van Bruggen from Villa Vrede (Utrecht) join Julia Tschersich and Ozan Alakavuklar from Utrecht University in this episode of AndersUtrecht podcast series. In this episode, recorded live in front of an audience at the Huis van Actief Burgerschap at the Utrecht Library Neude, we talk about democracy and social inclusion from the ground up. How do grassroots initiatives step in to support migrants and refugees where the state institutions and market forces fall short? How can these efforts contribute to a more democratic and inclusive society and counter increasing social polarization? What are the everyday practices and lived experiences of grassroots organisations that are actively working on this, and how might citizens get involved? Tune in to learn more about Open Embassy and Villa Vrede, and what you can do differently with AndersUtrecht!

Note: This episode features a live Q&amp;A session towards the end. A few of the questions asked by audience members are not clearly audible in the recording. For reference, the two final questions asked are as follows: 
•	What is the role of cultural institutions in fostering democracy and social inclusion?
•	How can newcomers adapt to the hosting country and culture, and how small attempts at speaking the local language can help?
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Ani Popova from Open Embassy (Amsterdam) and Leon…

Ani Popova from Open Embassy (Amsterdam) and Leonie van Bruggen from Villa Vrede (Utrecht) join Julia Tschersich and Ozan Alakavuklar from Utrecht University in this episode of AndersUtrecht podcast series. In this episode, recorded live in front of an audience at the Huis van Actief Burgerschap at the Utrecht Library Neude, we talk about democracy and social inclusion from the ground up. How do grassroots initiatives step in to support migrants and refugees where the state institutions and market forces fall short? How can these efforts contribute to a more democratic and inclusive society and counter increasing social polarization? What are the everyday practices and lived experiences of grassroots organisations that are actively working on this, and how might citizens get involved? Tune in to learn more about Open Embassy and Villa Vrede, and what you can do differently with AndersUtrecht!

Note: This episode features a live Q&A session towards the end. A few of the questions asked by audience members are not clearly audible in the recording. For reference, the two final questions asked are as follows: 
•	What is the role of cultural institutions in fostering democracy and social inclusion?
•	How can newcomers adapt to the hosting country and culture, and how small attempts at speaking the local language can help?


AndersUtrecht Episode 8: Democracy and Social Inclusion - A voice for everyone

<description>Help, brand in het datacentrum van de UU! Hoe ging chef crisis, Klaas, samen met het crisisteam van de Bètafaculteit om met deze chaos? Ook hebben we het in deze aflevering over de toenemde seizoensschommelingen in de zeespiegel. Wat betekent dat voor de soorten die in kustgebieden leven? En kruip in de huid van de schimmel Ophiocordyceps tijdens een VR-game: hoe verandert deze parasiet mieren in zombies? Nou, dat (en meer) hoor je dus allemaal in deze Bèta Nieuwsflash. Met Florian Helinski, Klaas Druijf en Rosa van den Dool.</description>

Help, brand in het datacentrum van de UU! Hoe gin…

Help, brand in het datacentrum van de UU! Hoe ging chef crisis, Klaas, samen met het crisisteam van de Bètafaculteit om met deze chaos? Ook hebben we het in deze aflevering over de toenemde seizoensschommelingen in de zeespiegel. Wat betekent dat voor de soorten die in kustgebieden leven? En kruip in de huid van de schimmel Ophiocordyceps tijdens een VR-game: hoe verandert deze parasiet mieren in zombies? Nou, dat (en meer) hoor je dus allemaal in deze Bèta Nieuwsflash. Met Florian Helinski, Klaas Druijf en Rosa van den Dool.

#2 Bèta nieuwsupdate: brand in datacentrum

<description>Wetenschappers van de UU stapten deze maand massaal op de fiets om op basisscholen door de hele provincie over hun onderzoek te vertellen. Hoe zag dat eruit? Maar ook: wat gebeurt er als je aardappels laat groeien in grond uit de regio’s waar hun voorouders vandaan komen? En waarom zouden we veel meer aandacht moeten besteden aan Antarctica dan we nu doen? Nou, dat (en meer) hoor je dus allemaal in deze Bèta-nieuwsupdate. In tien minuten bijgepraat. Met Florian Helinski (https://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/FALHelinski), Klaas Druijf (https://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/KGDruijf) en Rosa van den Dool (https://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/RMvandenDool).  

• Benieuwd naar de ervaring van biologen Jonas Lembrechts en Olivia van der Weiden tijdens Meet the Professor? Lees hier alles: https://www.uu.nl/nieuws/meer-dan-veertig-betawetenschappers-voor-de-klas-tijdens-meet-the-professor-2026  
• Wil je je als school aanmelden voor Meet the Professor 2027? Dat kan! Lees meer op  https://www.uu.nl/organisatie/meet-the-professor.  
• Interview nieuwe hoofd RIVM Isabel Arends op https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EGyo36alb62Daz3UghBko?si=93cc02cfe9284d6f
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Wetenschappers van de UU stapten deze maand massa…

Wetenschappers van de UU stapten deze maand massaal op de fiets om op basisscholen door de hele provincie over hun onderzoek te vertellen. Hoe zag dat eruit? Maar ook: wat gebeurt er als je aardappels laat groeien in grond uit de regio’s waar hun voorouders vandaan komen? En waarom zouden we veel meer aandacht moeten besteden aan Antarctica dan we nu doen? Nou, dat (en meer) hoor je dus allemaal in deze Bèta-nieuwsupdate. In tien minuten bijgepraat. Met Florian Helinski (https://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/FALHelinski), Klaas Druijf (https://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/KGDruijf) en Rosa van den Dool (https://www.uu.nl/medewerkers/RMvandenDool).  

• Benieuwd naar de ervaring van biologen Jonas Lembrechts en Olivia van der Weiden tijdens Meet the Professor? Lees hier alles: https://www.uu.nl/nieuws/meer-dan-veertig-betawetenschappers-voor-de-klas-tijdens-meet-the-professor-2026  
• Wil je je als school aanmelden voor Meet the Professor 2027? Dat kan! Lees meer op  https://www.uu.nl/organisatie/meet-the-professor.  
• Interview nieuwe hoofd RIVM Isabel Arends op https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EGyo36alb62Daz3UghBko?si=93cc02cfe9284d6f


Bèta nieuwsupdate

<description>In this episode, TPV editor-in-chief professor James Forest sits down with William (Bill) Braniff. William Braniff is the Executive Director of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) and a research assistant professor in the Department of Justice, Law, and Criminology (JLC) at the School of Public Affairs at American University. He most recently served as the Director of the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) at the United States Department of Homeland Security, overseeing the implementation of its public health-informed approach to targeted violence and terrorism prevention. Together, they explore his life's work and career, taking a deep dive into his research and ideas.

Terrorism and Political Violence is a podcast series produced by the Journal of Terrorism and Political Violence (TPV) in collaboration with Utrecht University. This podcast is comprised of three types of episodes. In Issues up close, editors of the TPV journal will discuss a range of subjects from prominent issues covered by the journal such as the history of terrorism, its causes and consequences, questions concerning political violence and major global trends and threats. In our Deep dive episodes, editors will sit down with different experts across the field to learn more about their life and career. In our Book Talks episodes, editors will host conversations with experts from across the field to discuss their current work. More information about this series, and other episodes, can be found on www.uu.nl/tpv. With special thanks to Pieter Veen for the soundtrack.</description>

In this episode, TPV editor-in-chief professor Ja…

In this episode, TPV editor-in-chief professor James Forest sits down with William (Bill) Braniff. William Braniff is the Executive Director of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) and a research assistant professor in the Department of Justice, Law, and Criminology (JLC) at the School of Public Affairs at American University. He most recently served as the Director of the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) at the United States Department of Homeland Security, overseeing the implementation of its public health-informed approach to targeted violence and terrorism prevention. Together, they explore his life's work and career, taking a deep dive into his research and ideas.

Terrorism and Political Violence is a podcast series produced by the Journal of Terrorism and Political Violence (TPV) in collaboration with Utrecht University. This podcast is comprised of three types of episodes. In Issues up close, editors of the TPV journal will discuss a range of subjects from prominent issues covered by the journal such as the history of terrorism, its causes and consequences, questions concerning political violence and major global trends and threats. In our Deep dive episodes, editors will sit down with different experts across the field to learn more about their life and career. In our Book Talks episodes, editors will host conversations with experts from across the field to discuss their current work. More information about this series, and other episodes, can be found on www.uu.nl/tpv. With special thanks to Pieter Veen for the soundtrack.

TPV #18: Deep dive: A look into the life and career of William (Bill) Braniff with prof. James Forest

<description>Is there such a thing as academic cancel culture? If so, should we be worried about it? In this episode of the IOS Futures of Democracy Podcast, our host Dr. Janis Schaab (Ethics Institute, Utrecht University) discusses these questions with our guest Prof. Dr. Dieter Schönecker (Practical Philosophy, University of Siegen). Schönecker argues that academic cancel culture is very real, and a real problem. But, for him, the root of the problem isn’t moralism or activism. Instead, it’s epistemic arrogance: the sentiment that one can determine whether something’s true or false, scientific or unscientific, and right or wrong, once and for all. Schaab and Schönecker end by discussing the relation between academic cancel culture on the one hand, and government crackdowns on academic freedom on the other hand.
The entire podcast series on democracy, education and the university can be found on Spotify and SoundCloud.</description>

Is there such a thing as academic cancel culture?…

Is there such a thing as academic cancel culture? If so, should we be worried about it? In this episode of the IOS Futures of Democracy Podcast, our host Dr. Janis Schaab (Ethics Institute, Utrecht University) discusses these questions with our guest Prof. Dr. Dieter Schönecker (Practical Philosophy, University of Siegen). Schönecker argues that academic cancel culture is very real, and a real problem. But, for him, the root of the problem isn’t moralism or activism. Instead, it’s epistemic arrogance: the sentiment that one can determine whether something’s true or false, scientific or unscientific, and right or wrong, once and for all. Schaab and Schönecker end by discussing the relation between academic cancel culture on the one hand, and government crackdowns on academic freedom on the other hand.
The entire podcast series on democracy, education and the university can be found on Spotify and SoundCloud.

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