5 February 2024
Since following her true passion in 2008, Bloemink has written numerous articles and papers on a broad spectrum of topics. Failing psychiatric classifications, challenges of the energy transition, the limitations of the Dutch system of education are just a few examples of the diverse subjects she has explored. Bloemink consistently places value on intricacy and nuance in her writing career, and she is committed to maintaining this approach throughout her residency.
Looking ahead, Bloemink envisions her residency culminating in a compelling series of long reads for De Groene Amsterdammer. Elaborating on her plans, she shares: "I have not finalized the specific topics for the long reads yet, for now, I remain open to listen, observe, learn and be inspired by the community."
Her enthusiasm for engaging with IAS fellows and residents aligns with the central concept of the journalist residency. This concept revolves around creating fresh networks and delving into innovative research topics. Bloemink's aim is to collect ideas on how to enhance public understanding of complexity science and explore the potential role of journalism in achieving this goal.
Bloemink will discuss more about her plans for the residency during her kick-off lecture on February 15. In this lecture she will discuss the importance of engaging narratives and storytelling in journalism, exploring differences and similarities between research in journalism and science. What determines if a scientific study or topic is picked up by the media or not? How does a journalist approach scientific studies and decide to incorporate them in a story? How to convey complexity science in journalism? What new and exciting tools do journalists have to do so? How can journalists collaborate more effectively with scientists?
In order to discuss these questions, Bloemink will use her most recent non-fiction book on chronic pain “Pijn - een expeditie naar onbestemd gebied” as an example. She will invite the audience to engage in a discussion about ideas on how to reach a better understanding of complexity science by a wider public and the possible role of journalism in this respect.