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
Legal Research Software
Open source software for legal research tasks.
In progressProjectDigiMach: Smart, Sustainable, and Connected Manufacturing
Helping SMEs in our Euro-region accelerate their digital transformation
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EVENT | PAS Festival At the upcoming PAS Festival in Maastricht, on September 4th, our PhD candidate Stefan Bos, together with Maud Modders, invites visitors to step into a Virtual Reality experience that explores life under financial stress. This VR simulation was co-developed with people who have lived experience of poverty, offering a learning experience to better understand the daily challenges and difficult choices people face. Curious what it does to you when you are confronted with dilemmas associated with accumulating financial problems? Visit PAS Festival to experience the VR and talk to the researchers! More info about the festival: https://lnkd.in/euxfnG7A
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BISS NEWS | ETHICOMP 2027 is coming to Maastricht & Heerlen! From 2–4 June 2027, Maastricht University and Brightlands Smart Services Campus will host the 23rd edition of ETHICOMP, an international conference exploring the ethical, social, political and philosophical questions surrounding technology. Under the theme “Tech Shaping Lives”, the conference will bring together international perspectives on the human(e) factor in technologies such as AI, IoT, robots, XR and VR. We’re especially proud that the conference is led by Dani Shanley (Maastricht University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and BISS - Brightlands Institute for Smart Society) and Katleen Gabriels (FASoS), in collabora
NewsCan automated systems give good financial advice?
We investigate what good automated financial advice is, the ethical aspects, and communication.
FinishedProjectTraining Data Interpretation, Ethics & Security
In 2 days, data science will be explained in an interdisciplinary manner using a case from the organization.
EducationBeNeDrone: Cross-border innovation in medical drone deployment
Drones in healthcare may seem like science fiction, but worldwide extensive experimentation is already taking place with the transport of medicines, blood, and even organs.
In progressProjectBETTER: 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.
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Wat een fantastische inzet en een geweldig resultaat! Vrijdag 12 juni heeft het team van BISS (@Brightlands Institute for Smart Society van Maastricht University) keihard gewerkt en maar liefst vier projecten succesvol afgerond en hiermee vier hulpontvangers hartstikke blij gemaakt! Van schilderen en laminaat leggen tot tuinonderhoud en ritten naar het stort: met de juiste energie kun je samen een grote impact maken, dat hebben de medewerkers van de UM wel laten zien. Stichting Present Parkstad dankt jullie voor de mooie samenwerking en deze waardevolle maatschappelijke dag! SamenSterk Vrijwilligerswerk ImpactMaken Limburg Trots MaastrichtUniversity Brightlands
NewsInspiration sessions Data science
3 inspiration sessions where participants will get insights and tools to increase the impact of data in their work.
EducationHow 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 progressProjectVisualizing Case Law Networks: An Open Source Tool for Legal Scholars
Answering Legal Research Questions About Dutch Case Law with Network Analysis and Visualization.
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Working together on accessibility
Collaboration with BISS helped us take a fresh look at a complex process like the social assistance application. By bringing together behavioral scientists, data scientists, and policymakers under the guidance of a design thinking facilitator, we developed an approach that is both human-centered and data-driven. Thanks to this interdisciplinary collaboration, we were able to truly take steps toward a simpler, clearer, and more accessible application process for our residents.
Working together on accessibility
Collaboration with BISS helped us take a fresh look at a complex process like the social assistance application. By bringing together behavioral scientists, data scientists, and policymakers under the guidance of a design thinking facilitator, we developed an approach that is both human-centered and data-driven. Thanks to this interdisciplinary collaboration, we were able to truly take steps toward a simpler, clearer, and more accessible application process for our residents.
