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Welmoed Visser

15 November 2021

You’ll be rejected anyway, but it matters how

LONGREAD – Anonymous reviewers can sometimes be really brutal when assessing an article. When that happens, pettiness and academic rivalry seem to be more important than the quality of thought. It’s time for another system says the philosopher; time for…
9 September 2021

‘I sat on the floor and cried’

LONGREAD – The work of PhD student Rosanne Anholt consisted of a patchwork of projects. She barely had time for her own research. Eventually the pressure took its toll.
21 January 2021

Work atmosphere a key factor in sloppy science

LONGREAD – In almost one-third of cases involving questionable research practices, the atmosphere in the relevant department is a key factor, according to research carried out by Tamarinde Haven for her PhD. “Young academics need role models.”
24 August 2020

‘Plenty of room for improvement of online education’

LONGREAD – As chairperson of the student council, Kata Rakić aims to work towards clearer communication for students, particularly for first-year students struggling to build a social network due to the coronavirus crisis.
20 August 2020

‘Corona almost spelled the end for the student council’

The university student council has four members this year who have been council members before. In corona time, last year’s board did not find enough new successors.
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