<description>&lt;p&gt;What roles can citizen science play in the governance of nuclear technologies? In this episode, I explore this topic with &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://research.vu.nl/en/persons/michiel-van-oudheusden/"&gt;Michiel Van Oudheusden&lt;/a&gt;, Associate Professor of Public Participation in Science and Democracy at VU Amsterdam. Michiel previously worked at the Nuclear Research Centre in Belgium, and had the opportunity to study citizen science initiatives focused on managing nuclear technologies in both Japan and the European Union. We explore what he found in this work, and discuss how these lessons might apply to the Australian context – particularly given the growth in our involvement with nuclear technology due to AUKUS.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is our final episode for this season. Stay tuned for Season 2 in March 2026. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CREDITS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Michiel Van Oudheusden&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Host: Liz Williams&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Audio Producer: Martin Franklin (&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au"&gt;East Coast Studio&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Acknowledgements&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you to &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cpas.anu.edu.au/people/associate-professor-fabien-medvecky"&gt;A/Prof Fabien Medvecky&lt;/a&gt; for recommending Michiel's work to me.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The usual end matter&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nuclear Matters is a production of the Australian National University College of Systems and Society. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which this podcast is being recorded on or listened to, and pay our respects to their Elders – and all First Nations people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to send us some feedback on an episode, email us at &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:nuclearmatterspodcast@anu.edu.au"&gt;nuclearmatterspodcast@anu.edu.au&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind that this podcast is intended for information and education only. The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual speakers and do not represent the official policy or position of the Australian National University &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://systems.anu.edu.au/"&gt;College of Systems and Society&lt;/a&gt; or the University as a whole.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Nuclear Matters

Liz Williams

Citizen science and nuclear technologies, with Michiel Van Oudheusden

NOV 25, 202552 MIN
Nuclear Matters

Citizen science and nuclear technologies, with Michiel Van Oudheusden

NOV 25, 202552 MIN

Description

<p>What roles can citizen science play in the governance of nuclear technologies? In this episode, I explore this topic with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://research.vu.nl/en/persons/michiel-van-oudheusden/">Michiel Van Oudheusden</a>, Associate Professor of Public Participation in Science and Democracy at VU Amsterdam. Michiel previously worked at the Nuclear Research Centre in Belgium, and had the opportunity to study citizen science initiatives focused on managing nuclear technologies in both Japan and the European Union. We explore what he found in this work, and discuss how these lessons might apply to the Australian context – particularly given the growth in our involvement with nuclear technology due to AUKUS.</p><p>This is our final episode for this season. Stay tuned for Season 2 in March 2026. </p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p>Guest: Michiel Van Oudheusden</p><p>Host: Liz Williams</p><p>Audio Producer: Martin Franklin (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://eastcoaststudio.com.au">East Coast Studio</a>)</p><p><strong>Acknowledgements</strong></p><p>Thank you to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cpas.anu.edu.au/people/associate-professor-fabien-medvecky">A/Prof Fabien Medvecky</a> for recommending Michiel's work to me.</p><p><strong>The usual end matter</strong></p><p>Nuclear Matters is a production of the Australian National University College of Systems and Society. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which this podcast is being recorded on or listened to, and pay our respects to their Elders – and all First Nations people.</p><p>If you want to send us some feedback on an episode, email us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p><p>Keep in mind that this podcast is intended for information and education only. The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual speakers and do not represent the official policy or position of the Australian National University <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://systems.anu.edu.au/">College of Systems and Society</a> or the University as a whole.</p>