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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AI is listening – and this can save lives What are the pros and cons of artificial intelligence (AI) and will it actually make the world a better place, or will it have the opposite effect? Will AI help you with your work in the near future? What about the influence of Big Tech? And is AI actually political? We spoke with Elia Formisano, neuroscientist at Maastricht University and affiliated with BISS - Brightlands Institute for Smart Society. He aims to gain a better understanding of how our brain works and apply AI not only to studying this but also to develop practical applications that can really help people. One example is smart technology that recognises sound: from breaking glass to
NewsBETTER: Responsible data analytics in healthcare
In the BETTER project, we are working on the integration of technical (and administrative) aspects with the ethical and societal aspects during AI development.
In progressProjectExperiencing poverty with VR
Step into the shoes of a struggling family and experience the impact of financial stress in VR.
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✨WiDS Maastricht Conference 2025: MEET OUR SPEAKERS part IV✨ https://lnkd.in/e6E58eQN We're proud to announce that Dr. Dani Shanley, Assistant Professor at the Maastricht University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, will speak at the WiDS Maastricht Conference 2025! Dani's talk is entitled "Making Tech Work: Bridging Ethics and Data Science." 📅 Friday, 20th June 2025 🕐 14:30 - 14:50 💡 "Making Tech Work: Bridging Ethics and Data Science” 🌐Endepolsdomein 150 Maastricht, Conference Room 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/efXF49vb Dani Shanley is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at the Maastricht University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. at Maastricht Univer
NewsFlying Forward: Drones that fly on their own
How can drones follow the laws and rules that apply in a region, country and continent?
FinishedProjectTraining Data Interpretation, Ethics & Security
In 2 days, data science will be explained in an interdisciplinary manner using a case from the organization.
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MEET THE TEAM | Vivienne Curvers – Senior Project Manager After a short break we are back with season 2 of our “Meet the Team” series! A star of this week’s post is our Senior Project Manager – Vivienne Curvers. Vivienne is the engine behind our most impactful projects. She drives initiatives that leverage AI and data science to create socially responsible solutions for some of society’s toughest challenges. Working across academia, business, and government, Vivienne strengthens BISS’s interdisciplinary approach and keeps our strategic development on track - always with purpose, and always with heart. And yet… she doesn’t eat vlaai. Yes, you read that right. A true Limburger who skips
NewsTransforming sound into something meaningful
Intermediate acoustic-to-semantic representations link behavioral and neural responses to sounds.
PublicationScientific publicationEnhancing customer support with AI
Improving the efficiency of customer support by using AI to answer the most common questions.
In progressProjectHow can we recognize sound when it is out of sight?
We combine AI and neuroscience to find out more about how the brain works when it recognizes sounds.
In progressProjectFAIR4AI: making AI models practically usable
In the suite of FAIR4AI projects, we are improving the practical usability of AI models by implementing the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles.
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- 36 Projects
- 33 Partners
- 35 Presentations
- Thousands of Vlaaien
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
