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1 september 2026

Sustainability and Generative AI

This package contains materials on the topic “Sustainability of (Generative) AI” and is designed to be used by and for teachers at a BSc University level (EQF-6). This material can be used as a stand-alone package on this topic or be used as separate components in existing teaching materials. The package contains a readers guide, a PowerPoint slide deck covering introductory slides, water, energy, land use, material use, and environmental justice, and an overview document feature background information and further relevant reading material.

Presentatie

Serge Stalpers, Ieva Leimane, Meg Hayne, Anita Fiorini, Tijmen Kerstens

15 april 2026

3D Printed Glass Fabrication and Applications

In this video, Michael Stern, artist, engineer, scientist, designer, and co-inventor of molten glass 3D printing, traces glass fabrication from traditional blowing to additive manufacturing. He shares how he first encountered glass, what drew him to 3D printing, and how his parallel passions for mechanical engineering and glassblowing eventually converged into the invention of a new process. The 3D printing process involves a printer that works by heating a crucible of molten glass, which flows through a nozzle while a build plate moves layer by layer. The object is typically built over the course of 20 minutes to two hours, depending on its size. Rather than forcing the material, Stern emphasizes that working with glass requires listening to it, as it is a "loud material" with its own opinions. He advises those learning and working with glass to break challenges into small, unremarkable steps, given that innovation is simply the result of adding those steps together over time. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to Michael Stern for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

Video

Michael Stern

10 april 2026

Chapter 5: Compound Miter Saw

This chapter introduces the compound miter saw and its use in an educational woodworking shop. It explains the main features and functions of compound and sliding compound miter saws and their applications in woodworking. The chapter focuses on safe and accurate cutting, including correct material positioning, use of the fence and table, blade positioning, hand placement, cutting technique, and safe operating practices. It also explains appropriate material preparation and limitations of the machine. A practical exercise demonstrates basic compound miter saw operation.

Open (Access) Tekst Boek

Peter Scheidt

10 april 2026

Chapter 6: Jointer

This chapter introduces the jointer and its role in preparing rough lumber for woodworking. It explains how a jointer creates flat, straight and square reference surfaces by removing high spots from a board. The chapter covers the main components of the machine, including the infeed and outfeed tables, cutterhead, fence and guard, as well as basic face and edge jointing procedures. It also addresses safe workpiece positioning, push pads, kickback awareness, material requirements and common operating restrictions.

Open (Access) Tekst Boek

Peter Scheidt

10 april 2026

Chapter 7: Planer

This chapter introduces the planer and its role in preparing solid wood for woodworking. It explains how a planer produces smooth, parallel surfaces, reduces board thickness, and brings boards to a consistent dimension. The chapter describes the main components of the machine, including the cutterhead, infeed and outfeed rollers, chipbreaker, pressure bar, and adjustable table. It covers proper material preparation, grain direction, depth of cut, machine setup, snipe, and safe operating practices, including how to respond to a stuck workpiece and how to minimize kickback hazards.

Open (Access) Tekst Boek

Peter Scheidt

10 april 2026

Chapter 8: Table saw

This chapter introduces the table saw and its use in an educational woodworking shop. It explains the main components and functions of the machine and its two basic operations: ripping and cross-cutting. The chapter covers safe and accurate setup and operation, including blade height and angle, use of the rip fence and miter gauge, workpiece positioning, feed direction and push sticks. Particular attention is given to kickback prevention, safe hand placement, blade guards and appropriate material preparation. A practical exercise demonstrates basic table saw operation.

Open (Access) Tekst Boek

Peter Scheidt

1 april 2026

Mind Measuring Mind

Mind Measuring Mind explores the foundations of psychological methodology, ethical research practice, and the pivotal role of measurement in understanding behaviour and mental processes. Blending teaching material, scholarly context, and personal perspective, it opens a dialogue about the challenges and responsibilities of doing science when the subject and the scientist share the same mind. Why is psychological science different from other sciences? Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes. Unlike most other fields, psychologists use their own mental processes to examine those of others. This self-referential nature, “mind measuring mind,” brings unique challenges for psychological measurement and the interpretation of research results. This book critically examines psychology as a science, exploring the empirical cycle and the teaching of methodology and statistics. In most academic psychology programmes, students are expected to participate as subjects in psychological studies. To support this, a series of PBL tutorials was developed to familiarise students with the empirical cycle and encourage discussion of validity, research methods, ethical standards, scientific communication, and potential threats to responsible, high-quality research. The materials in this book are based on those tutorials. This open textbook is designed for first- and second-year BSc Psychology students at Maastricht University, particularly those navigating the renewed curriculum’s emphasis on ‘Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking’ (SICT). It serves as a flexible guide for students following individual learning paths, including participation in faculty-led research experiments, reflection on the empirical cycle, and connecting practical experiences to theoretical concepts such as methodology, statistics, validity, ethics, and scientific communication. Ideal for self-study, group PBL sessions, and research practicums, the book helps bridge hands-on research involvement with classroom discussions, supporting competency development in psychological research.

Open (Access) Tekst Boek

Garmt Dijksterhuis

24 maart 2026

How to change the color of an object in Unity

Main concepts Materials as the way to define an object’s visual appearance in Unity The Albedo color property for changing an object’s color Applying a material to a GameObject via the Mesh Renderer Learning goals After this lesson, learners will be able to: Create a new material in Unity Change the color of a material using the Inspector Apply a material to a 3D object to change its color Key takeaways Object colors in Unity are controlled through materials, not directly on the mesh The Albedo property defines the base color of a material Drag-and-drop is a simple way to assign materials to objects Further exploration Search terms: Unity materials basics Albedo color Unity Mesh Renderer material assignment Next steps: Experiment with different colors and materials on multiple objects Explore other material properties such as metallic and smoothness Try using the same material on multiple objects to see shared behavior

Video

Lucia M Rabago Mayer, Jordi Weldink, Amanda Poulin, Luca Frösler

3 maart 2026

Classical Mechanics & Special Relativity

Classical mechanics is the starting point of physics. Over the centuries, via Newton’s three fundamental laws formulated around 1687, we have built a solid framework describing the material world around us. This textbook includes animations, demos and exercises for studying introductory classical mechanics. Moreover, we will consider the first steps of Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity published 1905. This book starts from the three laws of Newton and builds up classical mechanics from scratch. Its content carefully constructs the classical mechanics from Newtons laws, providing a rigorous, fundamental framework. Emphasis is placed on working with the basic concepts of momentum, energy and angular momentum. Special attention is paid to oscillations, collisions including non-ideal ones and the Kepler problem. Rigid body dynamics is extensively discussed. The use of polar coordinates is extensively discussed. Non-inertial frames of reference are treated starting from linearly accelerating ones and moving to the rotating frames of reference. The centrifugal and Coriolis forces are introduced and explained. In the second part, the switch to special relativity is made. The problems coming out of Maxwells equations for electro-magnetic waves are used as the step towards modern mechanics. The Lorentz Transformation, where events in 4-dimensional space, time dilation and length contraction are discussed. Furthermore, the book introduces the world of four-vectors, deriving the four-velocity and four-momentum. Velocity transformation, Doppler shift and relativistic collision form the final parts of the book.

Open (Access) Tekst Boek

Robert Mudde, Bernd Rieger

2 februari 2026

De Reflector – Beyond Elemental Loss | Radboud Reflects Lecture by philosopher Marjolein Oele

How can the classical elements—fire, water, air, and earth—help us grapple with loss in an era of climate change? In her latest book Beyond Elemental Loss, philosopher Marjolein Oele observes how shifting elements, such as unusual weather, polluted air and sudden wildfires, can leave us feeling disoriented. Drawing on indigenous knowledge, as well as great thinkers such as Elinor Ostrom and Michael Serres, she makes a case for trust-building as a path forward. Yet, in an age of historically low trust in politics, how can trust offer a solution? Listen to this conversation between philosopher Cees Leijenhorst and environmental philosopher Marjolein Oele about her latest book, covering how we can view loss during a climate crisis through the elements, the importance of communities, and whether she is optimistic about the future. About the speaker Marjolein Oele is professor of Philosophy of the Humanities at Radboud University. She is the author of Beyond Elemental Loss: Shifting Constellations of Water, Fire, Air and Earth and E-Co-Affectivity: Exploring Pathos at Life's Material Interfaces. Her most recent research project focuses on ‘affects’ in the Anthropocene. Did you find this interesting? Subscribe to the channel on which you listened to De Reflector. For example, you will not miss any audio recording of the in-depth lectures of Radboud Reflects. The Reflector This is The Reflector. The podcast of Radboud Reflects with an in-depth interview about the latest book by a scientist. What are the big questions this book answers? What is its value to society? Sit back, listen, learn, reflect and enjoy. You can find us in your favorite podcast app, Soundcloud, Spotify or Apple podcasts and on the Radboud Reflects site.

Audio

Marjolein Oele