Trials and errors: Dr Hans Jansen on how (sometimes) the circumstances are setting you up for failure

In today’s dynamic world of academia, success is often glamorised, while failure is stigmatised and hidden. #epicF.A.I.L. (epic First Attempt In Learning) seeks to challenge this narrative by bringing failure out into the open and reframing it as an essential part of the journey toward personal and professional growth. Through candid and relatable stories, the podcast encourages its listeners to recognise failure as an opportunity to learn, adapt, and see failure not as an obstacle but as a stepping stone to greater achievements. Join the ride and learn about the different faces that failure can take, how to overcome the fear of failure, and of course the lessons others have learned the hard way so you don’t have to. In the second episode of #epicF.A.I.L., joining Yulian is dr Hans Jansen, student adviser & lecturer. They talk about his definition of failure, the lessons he's learned through trial and error, and what happens when the circumstances are setting you up for disappointment. #epicF.A.I.L. is a podcast from the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen. This episode was hosted and edited by Yulian Karadzhov, and produced by Nina Yakimova-Stelma. This episode was recorded in June 2024.