Welcome to BISS! We're a hub for bright minds diving into the fascinating world of data. At BISS, we're not just about teaching and researching data science; we're on a mission to make a real impact on society. By harnessing the power of AI and data science, we aim to tackle important challenges and create positive change. Join us in shaping a smarter, data-driven future at BISS!
Our work
Inspiration sessions Data science
3 inspiration sessions where participants will get insights and tools to increase the impact of data in their work.
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BISS NEWS | Another paper accepted "AI-based Financial Advice: An Ethical Discourse on AI-based Financial Advice and Ethical Reflection Framework," has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing! Congratulations to an incredible, interdisciplinary team of co-authors: Thomas Post, Lisa Brüggen, Robert Gianni, Floris de Haan, Jens Hogreve, Darian Meacham and Minou van der Werf.
Legal Research Software
Open source software for legal research tasks.
Can automated systems give good financial advice?
We investigate what good automated financial advice is, the ethical aspects, and communication.
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THROWBACK THURSDAY | Brightlands Campus Open Day On October 17th, the AI-hub Brightlands and Brightlands Smart Services Campus welcomed their guests for an exciting glimpse into the world of innovation and technology. Visitors of all kinds - students, entrepreneurs, residents, and the simply curious - joined to explore the latest in AI-driven innovations and cutting-edge technology. Through interactive demos and activities, participants could see the transformative potential of AI and data science for tackling some of today’s biggest challenges. One of the highlights of the day was the booth by our PhD candidate, Stefan Bos, who's research garnered significant interest. Stefan is explori
Training Data Interpretation, Ethics & Security
In 2 days, data science will be explained in an interdisciplinary manner using a case from the organization.
Enhancing customer support with AI
Improving the efficiency of customer support by using AI to answer the most common questions.
Prevent factory shutdowns
How can we ensure an operator responds effectively to alarms and takes appropriate actions?
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EVENT | Celebrating Women in Computing at the Alice & Eve Workshop 2024! On October 25, Universiteit Leiden organized the 5th Annual Alice & Eve Workshop - an event dedicated to celebrating women’s contributions to computing. Since its start in 2020, Alice & Eve has become a much-anticipated one-day workshop that combines inspiration, knowledge-sharing, and a bit of fun—all to shine a well-deserved spotlight on women in tech. Attendees enjoyed insightful keynote talks and the chance to engage with a poster contest that brought the energy and ideas of students and early-career researchers to the forefront. These posters presented fresh visions for the future of computing, underscoring the
AI to prevent poverty and debt
1 in 14 children in the Netherlands grow up in poverty. This is unacceptable, so we are doing something about it!
Transforming sound into something meaningful
Intermediate acoustic-to-semantic representations link behavioral and neural responses to sounds.
What is the content of Livestock feed?
Using data analysis, we assist farmers by translating feed labels into information about actual contents of the feed
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Current partners
Outstanding partnership in empowering digital innovation
The Brightlands Institute for Smart Society has been located on the Brightlands Smart Services Campus since its founding in 2016 and our collaboration goes far beyond technology alone. Within the Brightlands ecosystem, we work on smart digital services, each in our own role. It is a very pleasant collaboration with short lines of communication based on our shared ambition to empower people and organizations through the socially responsible application of digital technologies and that improve the quality of life.
Outstanding partnership in empowering digital innovation
The Brightlands Institute for Smart Society has been located on the Brightlands Smart Services Campus since its founding in 2016 and our collaboration goes far beyond technology alone. Within the Brightlands ecosystem, we work on smart digital services, each in our own role. It is a very pleasant collaboration with short lines of communication based on our shared ambition to empower people and organizations through the socially responsible application of digital technologies and that improve the quality of life.
Our team
