Heleen Oude Nijhuis
About Heleen Oude Nijhuis
Heleen Oude Nijhuis is a data journalist currently working at capital.com in London. She has a background in data visualization and project management, with previous roles at TU Delft and de Volkskrant.
Work at Capital.com
Heleen Oude Nijhuis has been employed at Capital.com as a Data Journalist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating engaging data-driven content that enhances storytelling. Her work involves utilizing various media formats, including interactive data visualization and video, to maximize the impact of news stories.
Previous Experience in Data Journalism
Before joining Capital.com, Heleen Oude Nijhuis worked as a Data Journalist at de Volkskrant from 2020 to 2021. During this time, she contributed to data-driven articles for three months. Additionally, she served as a Data Visualizer at TU Delft from 2020 to 2021, where she developed visual representations of data to support research and communication.
Experience at Science Centre Delft - TU Delft
Heleen Oude Nijhuis worked at Science Centre Delft - TU Delft as the Manager of a Virtual Reality project from 2018 to 2020. In this position, she managed the development and implementation of virtual reality initiatives aimed at enhancing educational experiences. She also held the role of Manager of Administrative Revision at TU Delft for seven months in 2018.
Educational Background
Heleen Oude Nijhuis studied at TU Delft, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nanobiology from 2012 to 2018. She furthered her education at the Universiteit van Amsterdam, completing a Master of Science (MS) in Computational Science from 2019 to 2021. Earlier, she attended Twents Carmel College, achieving Voortgezet Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs from 2006 to 2012.
Specialization in Data Visualization
Heleen Oude Nijhuis specializes in creating interactive scrollytelling visualizations, which enhance storytelling in data journalism. She focuses on combining existing databases with new types of information to uncover compelling narratives. Her expertise allows her to effectively communicate complex data in an accessible manner.