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Friday, November 3 • 4:30pm - 5:40pm
Big Stories, Big Data

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Nooit in de geschiedenis is meer data gegenereerd dan in de 21ste eeuw. Razend interessant voor overheden, onderzoeksinstituten en commerciële partijen, die zich in groten getale op deze rijke bron hebben gestort.
Big Data biedt ook grote kansen voor journalisten. Zij kunnen op een nieuwe manier onderzoek doen en straks misschien echt grote conclusies trekken. Daarvoor moeten we dan wel samenwerking zoeken met andere data-professionals, zoals wetenschappers en artsen.
Welkom bij 'Big Stories, Big Data': een discussie over de mogelijkheden en valkuilen van big data, de noodzaak tot diepgaande samenwerking met deskundigen en wat dat alles betekent voor het journalistieke ambacht.  

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Never before in history has more data been generated than in the twenty-first century. Governments, research institutes and commercial parties have already indulged in the feast of seamingly unimaginable possibilities. But Big Data is of huge interest for journalists as well, as it offers many new opportunities. However, it could be wise to seek collaboration with other data professionals, such as scientists and doctors.

Enter 'Big Stories, Big Data': a discussion about the possibilities and pitfalls of big data, the need for in-depth collaboration with experts and what this all means for journalists and journalism.


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Michel Dumontier

Distinguished Professor of Data Science, Institute for Data Science at Maastricht University
Michel Dumontier (M.J.)Dr. Michel Dumontier is a Distinguished Professor of Data Science at Maastricht University. His research focuses on the development of computational methods for scalable integration and reproducible analysis of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable... Read More →
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Syed Nazakat

Board Member, Global Investigative Journalism Network
Syed Nazakat is an award-winning journalist, media entrepreneur, founder and Editor-In-Chief of DataLEADS, which is a data-driven Indian initiative aimed to create new platforms of data research and storytelling. DataLEADS conducts series of unique data boot camps in different parts... Read More →


Friday November 3, 2017 4:30pm - 5:40pm CET
De L'Empereur, zaal 1 – Muckrakers Stationsstraat 2, 6221 BP Maastricht