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Erasmus Extra

Science stories in Rotterdam-style

Why do countries choose a foreign national head coach?

At the World Cup, more than half of the countries have a foreign national head coach. Economists investigated why this often leads to better performance.

This is what they discovered
Stadium full of football fans.

What else is going on?

Why early language development is crucial

Romina de Lima looks into the camera.
Arfan Ikram talks about his research into dementia in this EUR Explained video.

Will there ever be a miracle cure for dementia?

Does harsher punishment help?

Malouke Kuiper is a criminologist.
Schermafbeelding uit de EUR Explained video met wetenschapper Janna Cousijn.

Addiction: your own choice or is there more to it?

Joris van den Ring-Bax (IDEA Center) presenteert een video van EUR Explained over inclusiviteit op werk.

How do you create an inclusive work environment?

Prof.dr. Tineke Abma presenteert haar onderzoek in Museum van de Geest.

The value of art in healthcare

Screenshot of the EUR Explained video with researcher Rowan Moelijker.

How to ensure that everyone feels at home in the workplace

Onderzoeker Kayla Green (ESSB) licht haar onderzoek toe in een EUR Explained video.

A lot of young people deal with mental health issues, what is going on?

A screenshot from the EUR Explained video with Jamie van der Klaauw.

Is Dutch society growing apart?

Screenshot from the EUR Explained video with researcher Emy van der Valk Bouman.

Does music work as medicine?

Screenshot from the EUR Explained video with researcher Jeroen van den Broek.

Explosions and youth - what misconceptions are actually true?

Screenshot from the EUR Explained video with researcher Maria Carmen Punzi.

Period poverty: what is it and why is this important?

Screenshot from the EUR Explained video with researcher Marko Varkevisser.

How do we keep healthcare accessible and affordable?

Screenshot from the EUR Explained video with researcher Anna Nieboer.

How can you grow old healthily in your own familiar neighbourhood?

Screenshot from the EUR Explained video with researcher Martijn Mulder.

Festivals in the city: curse or blessing?

Scientist Liesbeth Enneking (ESL) a guest at Studio Erasmus.
Arie Kers

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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From food influencers to health gurus: who can you believe online? | Oh Ja Joh?!

  • Monday 8 Jun 2026
  • 14 minutes
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  • Monday 8 Jun 2026
  • 14 minutes

From food influencers to health gurus: who can you believe online? | Oh Ja Joh?!

Don't eat bread, steer clear of seed oil, and make sure you consume plenty of protein. You hear all kinds of claims about food and nutrition online. But what should we believe? Nutrition scientist Coen Dros takes you through it. He works as a nutrition scientist and dietitian at Erasmus MC. In addition, he runs an online platform where he checks whether online claims about nutrition are accurate.

  • For more information about nutrition, visit the website of het Voedingscentrum (the Netherlands Nutrition Centre).
  • Want to know more about other studies? Check out our online magazine Erasmus Extra.

Listen to the full Podcast here

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How do you deal with traffic nuisance? | Oh Ja Joh?!

  • Monday 25 May 2026
  • 10 minutes
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  • Monday 25 May 2026
  • 10 minutes

How do you deal with traffic nuisance? | Oh Ja Joh?!

Speeding, rapid acceleration, and show-off driving. These are all forms of traffic nuisance. Many Rotterdam residents are bothered by them. How can we best tackle this? We speak with behavioural scientist Inge Merkelbach from Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB). She and her team are researching how we can combat traffic nuisance.

Want to know more about other research? Check out our online magazine Erasmus Extra.

Listen to the full Podcast here

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Will there ever be a miracle cure for dementia? | Oh Ja Joh?!

  • Monday 11 May 2026
  • 13 minutes
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  • Monday 11 May 2026
  • 13 minutes

Will there ever be a miracle cure for dementia? | Oh Ja Joh?!

Almost everyone knows someone with dementia. That is not surprising, as 1 in 5 people will develop dementia in their life. Is this preventable? How does scientific research help combat the disease? And will a miracle cure ever hit the market? Epidemiologist Arfan Ikram (Erasmus MC) has been researching the disease for years and answers these questions in the first episode of Oh Ja Joh?! the podcast.

Everything about the ERGO study.

Want to know more about other studies? Check out our online magazine Erasmus Extra.

Listen to the full Podcast here

Logo van de podcast Oh Ja Joh?! - aflevering 1, dementie
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Oh Ja Joh?! the podcast

Oh Ja Joh?! is the Rotterdam science podcast. Every other week, we dive into a topic that concerns Rotterdammers. From confused individuals to a healthy diet and from dementia to dating apps. We speak with scientists from Erasmus University Rotterdam. About their research, their insights, and above all: why that is important to you. Please note: the podcast is in Dutch.

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Erasmus Extra is Erasmus University Rotterdam's online magazine with science stories the Rotterdam way. Very personal, raw and direct. Ja toch, niet dan!

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