On Thursday 26 September 2024, on the occasion of the 40th Dies Natalis celebration in Heerlen, the Open University will award an honorary doctorate to Ionica Smeets, Professor of Science Communication at Leiden University and Head of the Leiden Department of Science Communication and Society. He received an honorary doctorate because he is an example of how science communication can bridge the gap between experts and the general public. In addition to Ionica Smeets, the high-level TV producer, comedian, music producer and writer Arjen Lubach and digital learning professor and director of Ireland’s National Observatory for Digital Education (Dublin City University) Mark Brown will also receive the honorary award. honorary doctorate. The Open University tells about it.
By awarding an honorary doctorate, the Open University wants to show its appreciation for prof. Dr. Ionica Smeets’ efforts to make science accessible to a wide audience. With books for adults and children, columns, TV programs and lectures, with which he reaches a large audience, as well as with his research in science communication. In her chair, Ionica Smeets examines the gap between experts and the general public. What goes wrong when these groups communicate with each other? And what can scientists do to improve this process?
Ionica Smeets
After Dies’ speech, the Open University awards an honorary doctorate to prof. For Ionica Smeets. The Open University also awards an honorary doctorate to TV producer, comedian, music producer and author Arjen Lubach and Professor Dr. Mark Brown, Professor of Digital Learning and Director of Ireland’s National Digital Education Observatory (Dublin City University). . By awarding the title of honorary doctor to Arjen Lubach, the Open University shows its appreciation for his unique contribution to the social debate. Mark Brown receives an honorary doctorate for his efforts to improve lives and societies worldwide through digital education. All honorary doctors give a short speech.
40th birthday
Honorary doctorates will be awarded in connection with the Open University’s 40th Dies Natalis celebration on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The academic session will take place at Theater Heerlen on the Burgemeester van Grunsvenplein and will start at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome after registering for Dies Natalis via the website.
Author: National Education Guide