Fake Me Hard

Fake Me Hard

Fake Me Hard, an inspiring exhibition and experience in Rotterdam-West about data, algorithms and AI. The artists have a slight dystopian inclination, but they succeed in making you think. Halfway, AI generates a deepfake of you. If you allow the AI to do so…....
Dr Pieter’s hybrid defense

Dr Pieter’s hybrid defense

Dr Pieter van den Heede presents his diploma in front of the chosen few who were allowed to join the defense on the EUR campus. Many others listened online how he argued how digital gaming engages (young) players with the Second World War. Pieter’s research...
Dr Roel Lutkenhaus

Dr Roel Lutkenhaus

My PhD student Roel defended his excellent thesis in the ‘hybrid format’ Erasmus University developed in response to the pandemic. It meant an empty room, with many others present online. Roel gave Prof Martine Bouman and me reason to be very proud as his...
A farewell to prof Susanne

A farewell to prof Susanne

In the fall of 2020, the Corona related measures were relaxed a bit. The Department of Media & Communication hosted a proper >1.5m reception to thank our boss Prof Susanne Janssen for her years as head of department. I am particularly grateful as Susanne hired...