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October 31st, 2018
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Today we celebrate the first graduates of our KPMG Nederland Post Master Data Science program. Many congratulations on a job well done! Our chapel has been decorated for the occasion and we're going to make it a memorable day.
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September 26th, 2018
The JADS NEWSFLASH is out now!
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This time in our newsflash:
- 2018 Responsible Data Entrepreneurship Award - Data Science in Health - JADS & Sweco - and a full calendar of events Subscribe to our newsflash and stay up-to-date! The Newsflash informs you about education, research and business at JADS. > Subscribe here! |
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September 21st, 2018
The jury of the 2018 Responsible Data Entrepreneurship Award on the relevance of responsible data use
The deadline of the 2018 Responsible Data Entrepreneurship Award is coming closer. Time to meet our jury and their perspective on the importance of organziations taking their responsibility when making use of data in a fair, accurate, confidential and transparent way.
Jessica van den Bosch, Quartermaster Entrepreneurship College Tilburg University
"Our world is increasingly concerned with data, and although we as a human being and organizations more generally can benefit from this, it also leads to undesirable effects. People share data (too) easily and/or they are not always aware of what can be done with those data. Sometimes you have to protect people against themselves so good data governance is important! With the Responsible Data Entrepreneurship Award we want to show the good examples of how it can be done: using data to create value as an entrepreneur without violating the privacy of your clients!" 
Werner Liebregts, Assistant Professor JADS
"Nowadays, use of data seems to be equivalent to abuse of data. Data often leak, intentionally or unintentionally, and are regularly used for manipulation. At least, that’s how it seems when following the news. At the same time, we know that many ambitious entrepreneurs are exploiting the unprecedented opportunities of data without harming the interests of the original owners or the society at large. Unfortunately, new value creation through responsible use of data remains underexposed. It’s therefore about time to offer a podium for these types of data-driven business activities." |
Marc Steen, Senior Research Scientist TNO
"It’s commonly understood by now that infotech (big data, algorithms, AI, IoT, social networking, etc.) is radically changing societies and people’s daily lives. I’m fascinated by an increasingly influential group of people who criticize our current usages of technology and propose more humane approaches. Jaron Lanier, pioneer of VR, advocates quitting social media—or, better still: the creation of social media that foster conversation and civility. Cathy O’Neil drew attention to algorithms that are used as ‘Weapons of Math Destruction’ and currently helps companies to audit their algorithms for fairness and transparency. Tristan Harris left Google to found the ‘Center for Humane Technology’, which champions a human-centred approach to technology—including practical advise for using mobile phones more wisely. Sherry Turkle, based on 30 years of intimately studying people using the Internet and mobile phones, advocates restoring civility and conversation. These are all examples of people who want to use technology to create a just society in which people can flourish. How great would it be would be to see Dutch companies do the same? How great would it be, if we have a host of Dutch companies engaging in responsible innovation, to serve people and planet in profitable ways?" 
The ceremony of the 2018 Responsible Data Entrepreneurship Award will take place on Tuesday 30 October as part of the Den Bosch Data Week (29 Oktober – 3 November).
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September 20th, 2018
Sweco and JADS will join forces in the development of Smart Cities
Today Sweco and JADS signed an LOI (Letter-of-Intent) aimed at joining forces during the next three years. Together we will explore the possibilities which data technology offers in the development and design of our future cities and urban areas.
Arjan van den Born (Academic Director, JADS): "We are constantly questioning ourselves on how we can understand and advance the value of data, and translate it into concrete applications for companies and society. One of our focus areas is Smart Cities in which we look at the future of our cities and living environments in relation to data and digital technologies. The collaboration with Sweco is a perfect example of how we work closely together with leading companies in defined areas – in this case Europe’s leading architecture and engineering consultancy company – in a joint focus regarding the shaping of our future society."
William Harding (board member, Sweco Netherlands): "To solve the problems in the city, we need to integrate knowledge more and more intelligently. To a certain extent we have the knowledge regarding the field of digitalization within our own organization. For example, in the area of geographical information systems for municipalities we are market leaders and our colleagues in Sweden excel at data processing. We would like to share this knowledge and develop it together with other parties. JADS is a wonderful platform where knowledge is brought together in the field of Data Science, entrepreneurship and research. This is why I am delighted with this collaboration."
A first step in the collaboration is the successful development of a Social Data Layer PoC that was developed in collaboration with start-ups located at the JADS Mariënburg Campus: Dataspox, Green Gorillas and Soda. The tool measures the sentiment on social media on issues in urban areas and the first proof resulted in interesting insights. During the next six months the tool will be improved.
Questions about the collaboration or interested in a new collaboration? Please contact us!
Arjan van den Born (Academic Director, JADS): "We are constantly questioning ourselves on how we can understand and advance the value of data, and translate it into concrete applications for companies and society. One of our focus areas is Smart Cities in which we look at the future of our cities and living environments in relation to data and digital technologies. The collaboration with Sweco is a perfect example of how we work closely together with leading companies in defined areas – in this case Europe’s leading architecture and engineering consultancy company – in a joint focus regarding the shaping of our future society."
William Harding (board member, Sweco Netherlands): "To solve the problems in the city, we need to integrate knowledge more and more intelligently. To a certain extent we have the knowledge regarding the field of digitalization within our own organization. For example, in the area of geographical information systems for municipalities we are market leaders and our colleagues in Sweden excel at data processing. We would like to share this knowledge and develop it together with other parties. JADS is a wonderful platform where knowledge is brought together in the field of Data Science, entrepreneurship and research. This is why I am delighted with this collaboration."
A first step in the collaboration is the successful development of a Social Data Layer PoC that was developed in collaboration with start-ups located at the JADS Mariënburg Campus: Dataspox, Green Gorillas and Soda. The tool measures the sentiment on social media on issues in urban areas and the first proof resulted in interesting insights. During the next six months the tool will be improved.
Questions about the collaboration or interested in a new collaboration? Please contact us!
September 14th, 2018
Only one week left until the sixth Data Challenge Week of the PDEng program Data Science
On September 21st, the sixth edition of the Data Challenge Week (DCW) of the JADS PDEng program Data Science will start. Out of many applications from all over the world, 24 applicants of the PDEng program are invited to be assessed during this week. They will form mixed teams together with 22 trainees of the PDEng program and will work on provided datasets. By working on these datasets, the participants of the DCW are challenged to show their technical knowledge, skills on teamwork, and other non-technical skills.
During this intensive week, the participants are lodged in bungalows, where they work, eat, sleep, and socialize. Whereas this week is an assessment for the applicants, it offers a unique learning experience for the PDEng Data Science trainees.
During this intensive week, the participants are lodged in bungalows, where they work, eat, sleep, and socialize. Whereas this week is an assessment for the applicants, it offers a unique learning experience for the PDEng Data Science trainees.
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The host of the datasets of the sixth edition of the DCW is DOW Benelux B.V. An organization which develops and manufactures a wide range of chemicals that are used in the agriculture, construction, electronics, healthcare, energy, packaging, household goods, plastics, transportation, and utilities industries. They provided six datasets which will be analyzed during the DCW.
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In short, it promises to be another inspiring edition with a lot of hard work, some fun, new trainees, and revealing insights in the datasets.
September 11th, 2018
Today Stichting Godshuizen and JADS kicked-off a new collaboration!
Cello and Reinier van Arkel (part of Stichting Godshuizen) will work together with the JADS Computational Personalization Lab on exploring how data generated by wearables can help to improve health care. An important part of the project is responsible use of data by ensuring that clients have the complete ownership of their data.
The collaboration is part of the existing Health Telescope which is aimed at investigating the effect of personalized eHealth and develop novel data science methods. The Health Telescope is set up together with partners in health care, and consists of a panel with inhabitants from the Noord-Brabant region who are given wearables, periodically answer questions and receive recommendations for apps.
The collaboration is part of the existing Health Telescope which is aimed at investigating the effect of personalized eHealth and develop novel data science methods. The Health Telescope is set up together with partners in health care, and consists of a panel with inhabitants from the Noord-Brabant region who are given wearables, periodically answer questions and receive recommendations for apps.
September 3rd, 2018
2018 Responsible Data Entrepreneurship Award: Submit your entry
Data science is the core of our existence and we see responsible use of data as an essential part of data science. For this reason JADS introduces the Responsible Data Entrepreneurship Award, a true recognition for data-driven organizations which utilize the unprecedented opportunities of data in a responsible way. The award will be presented during the Den Bosch Data Week (28 October – 3 November).
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Does your organization use data in a fair, accurate, confidential and transparent way? In other words, is your organization the perfect candidate for the award? Let us know before October 1, 2018!
Click here for more information and to submit your entry |
August 29th, 2018
Horizon 2020: JADS has acquired the project SODALITE
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The next three years our researchers will work on increasing the simplicity, design and runtime effectiveness of pattern-based data-intensive modelling applications and software-defined infastructures in dynamic heterogeneous execution environments. This will lead into improvements regarding the manageability, collobaration and time-to-market.
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JADS is proud to contribute to the project which directly supports the Digital Transformation of the European Industry. It once more affirms the important role of data science.
Want to know more about the project? More details will follow soon!
Want to know more about the project? More details will follow soon!
August 27th, 2018
The JADS NEWSFLASH is out now!
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August 22nd, 2018
Why should you become a data scientist?
In this new article 'Data scientist: the sexiest job' by the Technologist you can read the four reasons to become one.
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August 15th, 2018
JADS acquired a new Horizon 2020 research project RADON
The coming years our researchers will develop a new technical framework to accommodate specialized applications and data pipelines using machine learning and predictive analytics.
Besides being a validation of the groundbreaking research JADS is doing, a Horizon 2020 project comes with significant funding from the European Commission.
Besides being a validation of the groundbreaking research JADS is doing, a Horizon 2020 project comes with significant funding from the European Commission.
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Proud our researchers, Willem–Jan van den Heuvel and Damian Andrew Tamburri, will contribute!
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August 7th, 2018
JADS is proud partner of Boulevard 2018
This week the city of ´s-Hertogenbosch is the stage of the theatre festival Boulevard 2018.
The motto of the festival is ‘What you see is what you guess’. Many of the shows, concerts, performances and installations in the festival deal with identity. Some place gender, religion, or nationality in an unexpected light. Others reveal the impact of the internet.
Plenty to choose from. Boulevard 2018 is multifaceted, with over a hundred items on the bill from almost every discipline. A fitting description: a festival that celebrates Southern-ness, soulfulness and expressiveness. With a hunger for the unknown and an open attitude.
What you see is what you guess is an invitation to look beyond your initial observations. On the stages and beyond. For eleven days and beyond.
JADS is proud to be partner of this event which fills our beautiful city with 100+ performances, concerts, shows and more.
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The motto of the festival is ‘What you see is what you guess’. Many of the shows, concerts, performances and installations in the festival deal with identity. Some place gender, religion, or nationality in an unexpected light. Others reveal the impact of the internet.
Plenty to choose from. Boulevard 2018 is multifaceted, with over a hundred items on the bill from almost every discipline. A fitting description: a festival that celebrates Southern-ness, soulfulness and expressiveness. With a hunger for the unknown and an open attitude.
What you see is what you guess is an invitation to look beyond your initial observations. On the stages and beyond. For eleven days and beyond.
JADS is proud to be partner of this event which fills our beautiful city with 100+ performances, concerts, shows and more.
> Click here for more information
August 6th, 2018
The JADS NEWSFLASH is out now!
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August 2nd, 2018
Successfull second edition of the Data Science Summer School
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Last week the JADS Data Science Summer School took place with 44 data savy children (9-14 years).
Laura Niemeijer (event manager) says: The summer school illustrates the societal relevance of data science in a perfect way by combining it with sports (and lots of fun)! Check out the video and get an impression of the week -> |
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August 1st, 2018
PDEng trainee nominated for EIT CHANGE Award 2018
Mahmoud Khodier, a PDEng-trainee at JADS, has been nominated for the EIT CHANGE Award 2018. The EIT CHANGE Award recognizes people who spur innovation and entrepreneurship, inspiring change for a sustainable future. Mahmoud got nominated for Slangsh, an online and comprehensive knowledge base of idioms and expressions used in different languages and countries with their sentiments’ labels.
We are proud to see one of our PDEng trainees get recognized for his talent and entrepreneurial spirit.
We are proud to see one of our PDEng trainees get recognized for his talent and entrepreneurial spirit.
July 27th, 2018
Sisters of JMJ celebrate 195th anniversary in Mariënburg
Today we are honored to welcome sisters of the Congregation Society of Jesus, Maria, Josef at the JADS Marienburg Campus to celebrate their 195th anniversary. This was celebrated in attendance of bishop Gerard de Korte. Before JADS moved in, the sisters used to live and teach at the Marienburg Convent for many years. Since the last sister left the convent in 2015 a lot has changed but the focus on education is as strong as ever. This is the common ground where history and future meet.
July 24th, 2018
The Data Science Summer School has started!
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What is data science? What can you do with it? And what is the relation between data science and sports? Questions which are central at the Data Science Summer School combining sports and data science! At the end of this week these 44 young data savy talents will be able to provide an answer. |
July 18th, 2018
The JADS NEWSFLASH #7 is out now!
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July 16th, 2018
Extra spots available for the Data Science Summer School
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Next week is the second edition of the Data Science Summer School. An ideal opportunity for the new generation, kids between (9-14 years), to learn more about the possibilities of data science. Hockey will be an important part of the week to illustrate that data science is everywhere and can be a lot of fun! There are extra spots available so send an events@jads.nl and we hope to see you next week!
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July 13th, 2018
Graduation first Master's students Data Science and Entrepreneurship
Today is a memorable day. Today we celebrate the first graduates of the Master Data Science and Entrepreneurship. Omroep Brabant made an item about on of these first students, Diederik Pondman, and found out demand for our students is very high. "My LinkedIn is flooded with job offers. Data Science is booming!" according to Diederik. We are proud to welcome you all as our first Alumni!
Check out the entire article here
Check out the entire article here
July 12th, 2018
JADS in the magazine 'Digitalisering in Brabant'
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Recently, the province of Brabant published the e-magazine 'Digitalisering in Brabant'. In this publication you can learn more about the activitities and projects within Brabant related to new technologies and data science, including JADS!
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Click here and read more in 'Digitalisering in Brabant' |
July 9th, 2018
Allereerste JADS-studenten ontvangen masterdiploma Data Science and Entrepreneurship
's-Hertogenbosch, 9 juli - Op vrijdag 13 juli a.s. vindt de eerste feestelijke diploma-uitreiking plaats van de master Data Science and Entrepreneurship. Tien datapioniers van het eerste uur studeren af en krijgen hun diploma! De eerste studenten die zijn opgeleid tot data scientist krijgen hun mastertitel uitgereikt in de historische Mariakapel op de JADS Mariënburg data science campus in Den Bosch. Een bijzonder moment voor de Technische Universiteit Eindhoven en Tilburg University, de twee universiteiten die verantwoordelijk zijn voor deze gezamenlijke masteropleiding.
JADS-studenten van het eerste uur
In de afgelopen twee jaar dat JADS Mariënburg bestaat, hebben deze studenten de oprichting en de groei van JADS Mariënburg meegemaakt. Van de officiële opening in december 2016, tot aan de huisvesting van de eerste studenten en bedrijven, de verbouwing en de oplevering van de complete campus begin 2018. Zij hebben zich in deze dynamische periode verder ontwikkeld tot innovatieve en ondernemende data scientists. Zij zijn klaar om hun kennis en talenten toe te passen die de data-economie biedt.
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JADS-studenten van het eerste uur
In de afgelopen twee jaar dat JADS Mariënburg bestaat, hebben deze studenten de oprichting en de groei van JADS Mariënburg meegemaakt. Van de officiële opening in december 2016, tot aan de huisvesting van de eerste studenten en bedrijven, de verbouwing en de oplevering van de complete campus begin 2018. Zij hebben zich in deze dynamische periode verder ontwikkeld tot innovatieve en ondernemende data scientists. Zij zijn klaar om hun kennis en talenten toe te passen die de data-economie biedt.
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July 7th, 2018
Mariënburg shines in new video by the Province of North Brabant
JADS participated in a film about being proud of our cultural heritage. Our historical Mariënburg campus features heavily in the “Trots op erfgoed” video by the Province of North Brabant. Have a look and be amazed at how beautiful Mariënburg and Brabant really are!
July 1st, 2018
Aftermovie: Data Science Career Perspective Day 2018
Aftermovie: Data Science Career Perspective Day 2018
The second edition of the Data Science Career Perspective Day took place on June 14th and was a great success with almost 30 companies and around 200 students and young professionals.
A big thank you to the Career Perspective Day Team and everyone who made this day possible!
A big thank you to the Career Perspective Day Team and everyone who made this day possible!
June 15th, 2018
The JADS NEWSFLASH #6 is out now!
The JADS NEWSFLASH #6 is out now!
This time in our Newsflash:
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- Dataspox & the JADS Ecosystem
- NWO grant: data science & neurosurgery
- A.T. Kearney and JADS have established a research partnership
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June 14th, 2018
Data Driven Customer Experience Management program gets new start date
Data Driven Customer Experience Management program gets new start date
After consulting with our first participants the Data Driven CX Management program will get a new starting date as the summer start was not optimal. This also means interested participants can still join us as admission has been reopened. The program, in which a marketer and a data scientist work together on cracking their customer experience challenges, is now looking to start on October 9th 2018.
Unleash the power of data science within CX management in just five days
> More information on Data Driven CX and program registration? Click here!
Unleash the power of data science within CX management in just five days
> More information on Data Driven CX and program registration? Click here!
May 23rd, 2018
JADS and A.T. Kearney to partner in Digital Transformations
JADS and A.T. Kearney to partner in Digital Transformations
Global strategy consulting firm A.T. Kearney has joined forces with JADS, a collaboration between Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology, to further build capabilities and expertise in the field of data science. A.T. Kearney has one of the largest analytics teams at a full-service consulting firm comprising of analytics practitioners, data scientists, and data engineers. Data science is at the core of A.T. Kearney’s Digital Transformation practice and with this partnership A.T. Kearney locally fortifies its partnering ecosystem.
Transformation in a digital world
Digital technology is rapidly advancing and becoming increasingly important in daily life and in the corporate world. Corporates struggle with their digital transformation and are urged to change quickly by for example changing customer preferences and new entrants in their markets. To successfully make the required transformation, a full suite of capabilities, expertise and tooling is needed. Very few companies (possible none) have sufficient access to these necessities in-house. “We help our clients with their digital transformation and for this we have created an ecosystem with partners that allows us to best support our clients. The new partnership with JADS is an excellent and powerful example of this”, according to Stef Oud, partner at A.T. Kearney and responsible for its Digital Transformation practice.
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Transformation in a digital world
Digital technology is rapidly advancing and becoming increasingly important in daily life and in the corporate world. Corporates struggle with their digital transformation and are urged to change quickly by for example changing customer preferences and new entrants in their markets. To successfully make the required transformation, a full suite of capabilities, expertise and tooling is needed. Very few companies (possible none) have sufficient access to these necessities in-house. “We help our clients with their digital transformation and for this we have created an ecosystem with partners that allows us to best support our clients. The new partnership with JADS is an excellent and powerful example of this”, according to Stef Oud, partner at A.T. Kearney and responsible for its Digital Transformation practice.
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May 22nd, 2018
The JADS NEWSFLASH #5 is out now!
The JADS NEWSFLASH #5 is out now!
This time in our Newsflash:
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- Launch of the 'Driven by Data' platform
- First companies on board for 'Data Driven Customer Experience Management' program
- A full calender of events!
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May 17th, 2018
Registration for the Data Science Summer School is now open!
Registration for the Data Science Summer School is now open!
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From 23-26 July 2018 JADS will organize the second edition of the Data Science Summer School aimed at children between the ages of 9-14. During the summer school sports and data science will be combined as the children will play hockey, learn how to program, conduct experiments and present their research. In short, a great week for the future generation to learn more about data science in a fun and active way.
Check out the video for a compilation of the first edition-> > More information? Click here! |
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May 8th, 2018
First companies on board for ‘Data Driven Customer Experience Management’ program
First companies on board for ‘Data Driven Customer Experience Management’ program
The first couples from well-known Dutch companies have committed to our new Data Driven CX management program. The program, in which a marketer and a data scientist work together on cracking their customer experience challenges, is looking to start on 21 June.
Some key features of the program:
Some key features of the program:
- Have a complete overview of CX at strategic, organizational, commercial and technological levels
- Team-based setup ensures multidisciplinary approach
- Five days from June to November 2018
- Co-founded and taught together with Underlined, the Customer Journey experts
May 3rd, 2018
The JADS NEWSFLASH #4 is out now!
The JADS NEWSFLASH #4 is out now!
This time in our Newsflash:
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- Project 'Werkinzicht'
- Save the Date 'Nothing is forever'
- Info evening Data Expert Program
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April 16th, 2018
The JADS NEWSFLASH #3 is out now!
The JADS NEWSFLASH #3 is out now!
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- Playful City Event
- A special visit
- Hello New Day @ Mariënburg
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March 29th, 2018
The JADS NEWSFLASH #2 is out now!
The JADS NEWSFLASH #2 is out now!
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- JADS Career Perspective Day 2018
- A visit by the SER
- InvoiceFinance @ Mariënburg
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March 21st, 2018
Application for the Data Challenge Week 2018 (spring edition) is closed!
Application for the Data Challenge Week 2018 (spring edition) is closed!
In a few weeks, from 13-20 April, it is time for a new edition of the Data Challenge Week (DCW) of the JADS PDEng program Data Science. During this week, applicants of the program and trainees will form teams who will work together on a provided dataset. Special fact is that the participants are lodged in a bungalow park where they work, eat, relax and socialize during these 7 days. An intensive week in which the applicants go through an intensive assessment on technical & soft skills, personality and motivation. Outcome of the week will be a new group of trainees and hopefully some new promising insights on the dataset.
The host of this edition’s dataset is ENEXIS B.V., a regional network operator with national coverage in the energy industry. ENEXIS B.V. has provided six datasets which will be analyzed and presented during the Data Challenge Week. The participants of the DCW, the group who will work on the data, consists of 16 trainees and 21 applicants. A group with an international character as there are participants from over 13 different countries including China, Ethiopia, India, Ukraine.
It promises to be another inspiring edition with hard work, some fun, new trainees and revealing insights.
Keep an eye on this page for more results and outcomes!
> Interested in joining the next DCW? Apply for the DCW from 21 – 28 September 2018!
The host of this edition’s dataset is ENEXIS B.V., a regional network operator with national coverage in the energy industry. ENEXIS B.V. has provided six datasets which will be analyzed and presented during the Data Challenge Week. The participants of the DCW, the group who will work on the data, consists of 16 trainees and 21 applicants. A group with an international character as there are participants from over 13 different countries including China, Ethiopia, India, Ukraine.
It promises to be another inspiring edition with hard work, some fun, new trainees and revealing insights.
Keep an eye on this page for more results and outcomes!
> Interested in joining the next DCW? Apply for the DCW from 21 – 28 September 2018!
March 19th, 2018
Invitation to Cities4People: Smart Cities and Data Analytics
Invitation to Cities4People: Smart Cities and Data Analytics
Current forecasts tell us that in the future we will all be ‘urban’. This rapid urbanization of our planet calls for smart and evidence-based responses, from both the policy side and the research community.
M-i-City Centre
The M-i-City Centre at JADS aims to introduce a novel perspective on the complexity of cities (and urban areas) by developing new data-based envisioning methods for ‘cities4people’. This will be done by using (i) systematic decomposition tools for the urban space (the ‘microcosmic city’) and (ii) (big) data on small-scale units in the city as knowledge-based building blocks for the real essence of the modern city. Much emphasis will be put on the statistical organization of micro information in the digital arena of contemporaneous cities as a tool for sustainable urban governance.
Kick-off meeting
The international kick-off meeting of this new initiative, titled: Cities4People: Smart Cities and Data Analytics, will take place on 20 April 2018. The venue of the meeting will be the newly renovated Chapel at the JADS Mariënburg Campus. The preliminary program can be found via the link below.
Join the international experts, governmental officials and peers for this kick-off (registration is free)!
> Click here for more information and registration
M-i-City Centre
The M-i-City Centre at JADS aims to introduce a novel perspective on the complexity of cities (and urban areas) by developing new data-based envisioning methods for ‘cities4people’. This will be done by using (i) systematic decomposition tools for the urban space (the ‘microcosmic city’) and (ii) (big) data on small-scale units in the city as knowledge-based building blocks for the real essence of the modern city. Much emphasis will be put on the statistical organization of micro information in the digital arena of contemporaneous cities as a tool for sustainable urban governance.
Kick-off meeting
The international kick-off meeting of this new initiative, titled: Cities4People: Smart Cities and Data Analytics, will take place on 20 April 2018. The venue of the meeting will be the newly renovated Chapel at the JADS Mariënburg Campus. The preliminary program can be found via the link below.
Join the international experts, governmental officials and peers for this kick-off (registration is free)!
> Click here for more information and registration
March 3rd, 2018
The JADS NEWSFLASH #1 is out now!
The JADS NEWSFLASH #1 is out now!
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- Join the kick-off meeting of Cities4People
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February 19th, 2018
Your Data Driven Summer!
Your Data Driven Summer!
Are you a bachelor student and interested in an introduction into the field of Data Science? Then join the two week Summer School 'Your Data Driven Summer organized by Tilburg University and hosted by JADS (start date: 9 July )! Register before the early bird deadline of 1 April and profit from an attractive discount.
Tilburg University Summer School combines challenging courses with a fun-packed social program. Study at our green campus with excellent facilities, nearby accommodation and become part of our diverse community. This is a unique experience of meeting people from all over the world. Last year there were students (+40 nationalities) exploring the Netherlands together during the social program.
Your Data Driven Summer introduces you to five key Focus Fields: Data Science & Entrepreneurship, Data Science in Engineering, Data Science Business and Governance, Analytics and Operations Research and Marketing Analytics.
A great way to start your summer and expand your knowledge in new academic fields!
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Tilburg University Summer School combines challenging courses with a fun-packed social program. Study at our green campus with excellent facilities, nearby accommodation and become part of our diverse community. This is a unique experience of meeting people from all over the world. Last year there were students (+40 nationalities) exploring the Netherlands together during the social program.
Your Data Driven Summer introduces you to five key Focus Fields: Data Science & Entrepreneurship, Data Science in Engineering, Data Science Business and Governance, Analytics and Operations Research and Marketing Analytics.
A great way to start your summer and expand your knowledge in new academic fields!
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February 15th, 2018
ADchieve new partner within JADS ecosystem
ADchieve new partner within JADS ecosystem
from left: Jan van Dijk (leaddeveloper), Coen de Vries (partner ADchieve)
, Mark van Werven (CEO)
As of February 2018, ADchieve will be part of the JADS ecosystem. ADchieve is a company that focuses on developing automation solutions for advertising in search engines such as Google. On a daily basis, advertisements in Google for millions of products are created using ADchieve software. To achieve this feat, ADchieve works closely with Google and can even call itself Google’s largest API partner in the world. Clients of ADchieve include various large online retailers in the Netherlands and abroad.
A major advantage of advertising on Google and via other online channels is the high level of measurability of the results. You can get a detailed insight into which investments in Google lead to purchases by consumers. The enormous amount of data generated by advertising campaigns is a source for analysis and subsequent campaign optimization.
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A major advantage of advertising on Google and via other online channels is the high level of measurability of the results. You can get a detailed insight into which investments in Google lead to purchases by consumers. The enormous amount of data generated by advertising campaigns is a source for analysis and subsequent campaign optimization.
> Read more
February 9th, 2018
JADS CLLQM: Professor Donald Green on interference and bias
JADS CLLQM: Professor Donald Green on interference and bias
‘The pace at which data science is moving forward is breathtaking. As a leading knowledge institute in this field, we at JADS consider it our task to take on an active role in the debate of the impact of data science on society as we know it. As researchers, we should not only focus on ‘hard core’ data science, but broaden our scope: to optimizing the application of big data for improving and solving business and societal models, processes and challenges,’ Arjan Haring, Scientific Advisor at JADS, explains about what he considers one of the roles of the data science academy to be.
‘To me, the data economy should fuel more evidence-based practices, not simply algorithms. When data is used in a way it tries to unravel causal relations, it adds to how fast we or an organization can learn. But it also requires us to accept that it’s not only successes that lead the way. We have to adapt our mindset. To: where the more we know, the less we know. Where we don’t succeed (or increase revenue streams) every time we do something, where we fail most of the time. By accepting this harsh reality of innovation, we will learn and be able to take the innovative lead. JADS is increasingly focusing on combining experimentation with data science. In this way, we enable more effective testing and robust data analysis. In our opinion the best of both worlds. And it’s why we are pleased to have Professor Green as guest speaker in our third JADS CLLQM session.’
> Read more about this special CLLQM with Professor Donald Green
‘To me, the data economy should fuel more evidence-based practices, not simply algorithms. When data is used in a way it tries to unravel causal relations, it adds to how fast we or an organization can learn. But it also requires us to accept that it’s not only successes that lead the way. We have to adapt our mindset. To: where the more we know, the less we know. Where we don’t succeed (or increase revenue streams) every time we do something, where we fail most of the time. By accepting this harsh reality of innovation, we will learn and be able to take the innovative lead. JADS is increasingly focusing on combining experimentation with data science. In this way, we enable more effective testing and robust data analysis. In our opinion the best of both worlds. And it’s why we are pleased to have Professor Green as guest speaker in our third JADS CLLQM session.’
> Read more about this special CLLQM with Professor Donald Green
January 17th, 2018
Celebrating data entrepreneurship: graduation of the first Data Expert Program students
Celebrating data entrepreneurship: graduation of the first Data Expert Program students
You might have seen the happy faces when you are following us on social media. On December 15th, we celebrated the graduation of the first Data Expert Program students. A festive event during which the students proved to be real data pioneers, capable of combining data science and entrepreneurship.
Before the students could call themselves Data Expert Program graduates, they had to pitch their business case in front of the academic board of the program. The 16 professionals who followed the Data Expert Program were divided into 8 groups, who each had to present their case. The business cases covered a broad range of topics: from gaining a competitive advantage in online marketing to improving office space. These presentations really showed how data science can be used to build a successful business case. This was also acknowledged by the academic board, who awarded all the participants with a diploma – after putting them to a final test with critical questions, of course.
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Before the students could call themselves Data Expert Program graduates, they had to pitch their business case in front of the academic board of the program. The 16 professionals who followed the Data Expert Program were divided into 8 groups, who each had to present their case. The business cases covered a broad range of topics: from gaining a competitive advantage in online marketing to improving office space. These presentations really showed how data science can be used to build a successful business case. This was also acknowledged by the academic board, who awarded all the participants with a diploma – after putting them to a final test with critical questions, of course.
> Read more (and view more pictures!)
