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
Flying Forward: Drones that fly on their own
How can drones follow the laws and rules that apply in a region, country and continent?
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OP DE RADIO | Onze collega Stefan Bos was gisteren te gast bij De Nieuws BV op NPO Radio 1 om te vertellen over zijn promotieonderzoek. Samen met Lisa Brüggen, Minou van der Werf en Jonas Heller 🟥 ontwikkelde hij een VR-ervaring die beleidsmakers laat voelen hoe het is om in armoede te leven. Het doel? Meer empathie en beter beleid. Samen met ervaringsdeskundige Dagmar Niewold, die een belangrijke rol speelde in de ontwikkeling van de ervaring, ging Stefan in gesprek over hoe technologie en persoonlijke verhalen kunnen samenkomen om maatschappelijke impact te maken. Stefan legt in het interview uit hoe virtual reality kan helpen om complexe maatschappelijke problemen tastbaar te maken. E
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
Prevent factory shutdowns
How can we ensure an operator responds effectively to alarms and takes appropriate actions?
FAIR4AI: 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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STRIKE | The ELSA-Lab Poverty and Debt multitasked yesterday: while on strike, we showcased our ELSA-lab as an example of academic research with clear societal impact. In the ELSA-lab, BISS works with Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Open Universiteit and other partners, to ensure that technology and AI are used responsibly to tackle poverty and debt. The ELSA-lab made its voice heard: doehetniet
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MEET THE TEAM | Gijs van Dijck – Principal Investigator at BISS in smart legal analytics This week we’re spotlighting Gijs van Dijck. With a keen interest in law, ethics, and technology, Gijs brings a sharp analytical mind and a strong sense of justice to the team. He’s helping BISS navigate complex digital landscapes with thoughtful, balanced approaches to innovation and governance. When it comes to vlaai, Gijs keeps it classic—any kind of Limburgse vlaai will do. A timeless choice, much like his calm and grounded perspective. His favorite characters? The A-Team – especially because they manage to drive off in the desert with squealing tires (how?!). A great metaphor for making the impos
Training Data Interpretation, Ethics & Security
In 2 days, data science will be explained in an interdisciplinary manner using a case from the organization.
Inspiration sessions Data science
3 inspiration sessions where participants will get insights and tools to increase the impact of data in their work.
Experiencing poverty with VR
Step into the shoes of a struggling family and experience the impact of financial stress in VR.
Priceless Assets of Subversion: Financial Crime and the Valuation of Unique Goods
In the PRICELESS project, we are improving the detection and prevention of subversive financial crime by examining how high-value unique goods—such as artworks, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT's) , and luxury watches—are transformed into financialized assets.
Comparison of Online Pension Choices and Traditional Advice
Choice guidance for pension: are online tools alone enough?
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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
