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A remote sensory testing during Covid-19 pandemic with preadolescents

In Autumn, 2020, Europe was hit by the second wave of Covid-19 with remarkable numbers of infected cases reported daily. As such, many social activities were again restricted and banned. This restriction significantly impacted Ervina (ESR2) who was planning to conduct her sensory study with preadolescent subjects. The study required her to physically meet children…


Starting a new position during a pandemic

When I got offered the junior researcher position in Wageningen I got extremely excited. Just after completing my Masters, I was planning on moving to the Netherlands as I am originally from Germany.  Besides new opportunities a new environment and exciting job tasks, I imagined myself getting to know my new colleagues, participating in interesting…