Division 1 Colloquium Series
 

Lecture: Ego, paper mills and other threats to science - Dr Stan van Pelt
Date: Monday, 19 January 2026
Time: 15:00 hrs - 16.00 hrs
Location: The lecture will take place in room 4.G2.014 in the Hospital.
To find it:

• Go to level 4 and head to the Radiology Secretariat.
• Walk in the direction of the Flendrigzaal and Wellenszaal.
• Pass the Flendrigzaal on your left and the Wellenszaal on your right.
• Room 4.G2.014 (“vergaderruimte”) will then be on your left.

Deadline registration: 12 January 2026

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Speaker:
Dr Stan van Pelt
Science journalist
 
About the Lecture:
Stan van Pelt (1978) was trained as a neuroscience researcher between 2002 and 2017, working at the Donders Institute in Nijmegen and later in Frankfurt. He subsequently transitioned into science journalism. From 2019 to 2022, he served as an editor at Vox, the university magazine in Nijmegen. He now works as a freelance journalist for outlets such as de Volkskrant and Vox.
In 2023, he published Hack je hersenen (Hack Your Brain), a book about contemporary brain research, followed in 2025 by Sloppy Science, which examines systemic problems in modern science. In this lecture, Stan will explore in greater depth the errors, lapses, and fraudulent practices that undermine science.
 
Who Should Attend:
This lecture is open to researchers, students, clinicians, and anyone with an interest in medical statistics, research methodology, or the philosophy of science.
 
Registration:
Participation is free, but seating is limited. Please  register here  in advance to secure your spot.