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Suffering under the yoke of technology
Marjolein de Jong
13 December 2021
Philosopher Hans Schnitzler examines why we all have such a complex relationship with technology, but find it so hard to free ourselves from it.
What can we learn from happy people?
Marjolein de Jong
31 August 2021
Have you come through the pandemic happy? According to genetics and well-being professor Meike Bartels, the reason is partly coded in our genes.
‘Super coffee’ helps you get through the day
Marjolein de Jong
26 May 2021
VU alumnus Stefan Wateler aims to conquer the world with coffee capsules with added vitamins and superfoods.
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VU to open new walk-in counselling service for students with mental health issues
Marjolein de Jong
17 May 2021
Arne Popma, a VU alumnus and currently a child and adolescent psychiatrist at UMC, is one of the co-founders of the @ease foundation.
President of the GGZ Jacobine Geel: 'I’m extremely concerned'
Marjolein de Jong
22 February 2021
VU alumnus Jacobine Geel studied Theology at the VU Amsterdam. Today, she combines her work on television with a position as President of the GGZ.
How a VU professor prevents suicide in China
Marjolein de Jong
24 March 2020
VU Professor of Artificial Intelligence Zhisheng Huang uses his suicide scanner to monitor the Chinese Internet.
House-bound no more: elderly less lonely
Marjolein de Jong
23 March 2020
Theo van Tilburg, sociologist at the VU Amsterdam, has studied loneliness among elderly Dutch people.
How a hallucinogenic trip can change your life for the better
Marjolein de Jong
17 December 2019
The building in Zandvoort that once functioned as a church is now the backdrop for a special type of retreat sessions with psychedelic truffles.
Migraines have a grip on Mariëtte's life
Marjolein de Jong
2 May 2019
Because of her migraines Mariëtte had to give up on her dreams: "I still hope for a miracle drug."
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BACK ON THE BIKE AFTER A SPINAL CORD INJURY
Marjolein de Jong
4 April 2019
A desire for exercise, but an inability to do so. For people with a spinal cord injury it's often the case. Rik Berkelmans wants this to change.
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