Open Science Bites

University of Groningen

Academics reveal their personal ‘open’ journeys and offer hands-on insights on open practices in their research and teaching. A series of three short episodes focuses on one specific open science practice. Whether you're a researcher, teacher, student, or simply interested in the world of research and teaching, this podcast is for you.

  1. Sep 14

    Open Research Award case study: Health experience stories database (Andrea Fokkens)

    In this episode, health scientist Andrea Fokkens shares her experience with open research and the freely accessible database Praten over gezondheid (Health Talk), which she submitted for the University of Groningen’s Open Research Award. She explains how health experience stories can make research accessible to a broad audience and help break taboos. We also explore what it’s like to apply for a non-competitive award that uses a modified lottery system, and what it feels like when your name isn’t drawn. More information: Case study: Praten over gezondheid: a publicly open database of health experiences. Andrea Fokkens (Faculty of Medical Sciences), Manna Alma (Faculty of Medical Sciences), and Alina Rozeboom (TGO GZW UMCG)

  2. Sep 14

    Open Research Award case study: A registered report (Ana Vilotijevic)

    In this episode, postdoc Ana Vilotijevic shares her experience with open research and the registered report she submitted for the University of Groningen’s Open Research Award. She explains how preregistration and registered reports can shift the focus in science from exciting results to asking good questions and doing rigorous research. We also explore what it’s like to apply for a non-competitive award that uses a modified lottery system, and what it feels like when your name isn’t drawn. More information: Case study: Nothing To Hide, Just Registered Reporting. Ana Vilotijevic, MSc. (Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences)

  3. Sep 14

    Rewarding open research, rethinking competition: The University of Groningen’s Open Research Award (Giulia Trentacosti and Maurits Masselink)

    In this episode, two initiators of the University of Groningen’s Open Research Award, Giulia Trentacosti and Maurits Masselink, share the story behind the award and how they designed it to recognize and celebrate open research practices. They explain why they chose a non-competitive approach, using a modified lottery system to select the recipients of the award. We explore the ideas behind this approach, how the award works in practice, and what it means for researchers to take part in an award where everyone who meets the criteria has an equal chance of being selected.

  4. Jan 16

    A philosopher of science on reproducibility (Felipe Romero)

    Reproducibility is a cornerstone of good science, but it rarely advances a career, says Felipe Romero, assistant professor and philosopher of science. In this episode, he talks about why repeating studies is undervalued, how reproducibility has advanced in recent years, and what needs to change for reproducibility to become part of everyday scientific practice.

  5. 05/26/2025

    Rethinking reproducibility in qualitative research (Sarahanne Field)

    Unlike quantitative studies where replication is more straightforward, qualitative research presents unique challenges. In this episode, Dr. Sarahanne Field, assistant professor at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, shares how she is reimagining reproducibility for qualitative research. She explores practical approaches to making research processes visible, addresses challenges in ethical data sharing of transcripts, and emphasizes the importance of clear methodological reporting in qualitative studies. More information University of Groningen profile page Sarahanne FieldQualitative Research Group Groningen

  6. 04/22/2025

    Shifting time, saving time: The reproducibility journey (Michiel de Boer)

    In this episode, epidemiologist Dr Michiel de Boer (University Medical Center Groningen and chair of the steering group of the Netherlands Reproducibility Network reveals how reproducibility is transforming research quality. Michiel shares practical insights on why reproducibility and pre-registration can save time in the long run, simple tools for making your research more transparent, pitfalls when trying to reproduce others' work and balancing institutional requirements with efficient workflows. More information Netherlands Reproducibility Network

  7. 10/07/2024

    Being and Becoming Disabled - Shifting societal perspectives (Bettina van Hoven)

    In this episode, Bettina van Hoven, Associate Professor of Cultural Geography at the University College Groningen, emphasizes the importance of relationships and collaboration in research. For the project Being and Becoming Disabled, she closely collaborated with people with disabilities as co-researchers, focusing on accessibility in urban spaces, such as the city of Groningen, aiming to shift societal perspectives. More information www.thisabledcity.com

  8. 09/09/2024

    Engaging nursing students in patient involvement (Laura Postma, Loes van Hoogdalem and Noor Saathof)

    Medical data is almost always interpreted by adult researchers, even when it comes to data derived from young patients. For her research project, paediatrician Laura Postma involved twelve nursing students in analyzing and interpreting qualitative interview data from young patients. Laura and two of these students, Loes van Hoogdalem and Noor Saathof, reflect on their experiences together.

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Academics reveal their personal ‘open’ journeys and offer hands-on insights on open practices in their research and teaching. A series of three short episodes focuses on one specific open science practice. Whether you're a researcher, teacher, student, or simply interested in the world of research and teaching, this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    University of Groningen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 University of Groningen
  • Show Website
    Open Science Bites

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