Each period, Vectum organises a research lecture in collaboration with the KE department (Quantitative Economics department), and this period’s lecture will be given by Assistant Professor Dr. Jan Christopher Kops. 

Most of Vectum members are already familiar with Christopher through his Linear Algebra course from the very beginning period of our study here at Maastricht University. If you are interested in his research topic, join us in the Research Lecture of Period 1. It will take place on Tuesday, October 8th at 19h at SBE, room TS53 C-1.03.

During this lecture, Christopher will present to us his research on the topic: "(Mis)Interpreting the World"

Abstract: “As humans we do not perceive the world as it is. We interpret it, and even worse we often misinterpret it. There are many reasons why our interpretation can get distorted, ranging from logical mistakes, to wrong convictions, measurement errors, language barriers, or even attempts to simplify reality. This research project takes a closer look at real-world instances of such (mis)interpretations as well as the mathematics behind it.”

At the end, Vectum will host a small info session about our Committees. If you are interested in becoming one of our Active Members, or simply wish to learn more about the structure of our association, stay tuned for the session. 

The night will conclude with Vectum's traditional free drinks at the Preuverij.