Meow, woof: language and emotions of dogs and catsIs a cat twitching its ears? Then it wants to point something out to humans. The same goes for certain types of meowing. Dogs also communicate with humans in their own way. We can learn to recognise these animal emotions. Three professors will show us the scientific research they have done to interpret the language and emotions of dogs, cats, cows (and even fish!). With funny videos and surprising advice. Prof. Pim Martens, Prof. Leonie Cornips (Maastricht University) and Prof. Marjo van Koppen (UU) make a plea for us to learn to understand our four-legged friends better. A farewell symposium for our colleague Anneke Heukels!Read more
Academic Freedom DialogueAcademic freedom is under threat. In the US, government increasingly interferes with scientific programmes, and universities are faced with lawsuits to force them in certain directions. Are these developments affecting the Dutch academic climate, too? In the Netherlands, the government's austerity measures have resulted in budget cuts at UT, and the public trust in scientific integrity is at an all-time low. What does academic freedom mean, and what can we do to defend it?Read more
Meow, woof: language and emotions of dogs and cats
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