Equal pay starts with breaking down prejudices
Khadija van der Straaten conducts research into the gender pay gap. This is necessary, because from November 24th, women in the Netherlands symbolically work for free for the rest of the year.
How can we tackle this?Pac-Man of the water: Meinke van Oenen makes salt water drinkable with algae
Young entrepreneur Meinke van Oenen is tackling the global water shortage with her start-up Algaenius. She is doing this with the help of algae.- Wednesday 12 Nov 2025
- Interview
Portrait photo of student Meinke van Oenen at Woudestein campus.Consider the social value as well, and you will immediately see which companies are important to the Netherlands
Professor of Finance and Banking Dirk Schoenmaker (RSM) examined 23 AEX-listed companies. Philips scores well, Tata Steel does not.- Monday 27 Oct 2025
- In practice
Wander Marijnissen and professor Dirk Schoenmaker (RSM) at Studio Erasmus.Better quality of life, lower costs: the value of art in healthcare
Art is often seen as an unnecessary luxury that can be cut back on, but every euro you invest in arts and culture in healthcare yields 3,5 euros in return.- Thursday 9 Oct 2025
- In practice
Portrait photo of Prof.dr. Tineke Abma (ESHPM) in front of an art work in Museum of the Mind.
What else is going on?
Not a concrete jungle, but a concrete desert: 'Heat is a silent disaster for the city'
Summers are getting hotter, especially in cities where concrete dominates the landscape. To deal with these consequences, the Rotterdam HeatLab was created.- Wednesday 2 Jul 2025
- General
Two children jump into the water at Rijnhaven with the Fenix museum in the background.Activity book brings science to life for young researchers
The Science Hub publishes a free, digital activity book with the aim of making science accessible to elementary school students- Tuesday 17 Jun 2025
- General
Rowan and Ani at Woudestein Campus"Rap causes violence" - researcher Jeroen van den Broek debunks preconceptions about youth crime
There are many misconceptions about youth crime. Criminologist Jeroen van den Broek investigates the correlation between rap music and youth violence.- Monday 16 Jun 2025
- Issue 010
Rapper Tyga is performing on stage.
How do you create an inclusive work environment?
The value of art in healthcare
How to ensure that everyone feels at home in the workplace
A lot of young people deal with mental health issues, what is going on?
Is Dutch society growing apart?
Does music work as medicine?
Explosions and youth - what misconceptions are actually true?
Period poverty: what is it and why is this important?
How do we keep healthcare accessible and affordable?
How can you grow old healthily in your own familiar neighbourhood?
Festivals in the city: curse or blessing?
Studio Erasmus
Scientists and lecturers from Erasmus University Rotterdam on current affairs and the latest insights from research. That is our (almost) monthly talk show Studio Erasmus. Each edition is packed with interviews, a mini-lecture and live music by students. Surprising, stimulating and very Rotterdam-like. And completely free to attend in the Rotterdam Schouwburg.
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Spotify Studio ErasmusMore attention for the patient by talking about death
- Wednesday 10 Apr 2024
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What does a diverse and inclusive work environment look like? And what does this look like at EUR?
- Tuesday 30 Jan 2024
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- Tuesday 20 Jan 2026, 20:30 - 21:45
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- Monday 27 Jul 2026, 09:00 - Friday 14 Aug 2026, 17:00
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News
Equal pay starts with breaking down prejudices
- Monday 24 Nov 2025
Two colleagues in conversation.Everyone on board: why inclusion is more than a beautiful ideal
- Thursday 20 Nov 2025
Two colleagues are sitting by a desk and drink coffee together.Pac-Man of the water: Meinke van Oenen makes salt water drinkable with algae
- Wednesday 12 Nov 2025
Portrait photo of student Meinke van Oenen at Woudestein campus.
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