Why biologist Rafael became an artist

In his art, Rafael Martig shows how drastically human activity changes nature. Fieldwork during his studies reinforced this view. 'On Ameland I found masses of meadow birds, but the greenery on the mainland was often a grass desert.'

Two young researchers win Krijn Rietveld Award

One used 3D cell models to study colorectal cancer, while the other used machine learning for more efficient blood donation. For these achievements, Marieke Vinkenoog and Simon Christian Hansmann were awarded the Krijn Rietveld Memorial Innovation Award.

Discover more about democracy

This year, political scientist Hélène Landemore will give the Cleveringa lecture. She will reflect on a current theme in the field of war, law, freedom and democracy. Landemore is internationally recognised as a leading thinker on democracy, constitutional reform and the ethical and political implications of artificial intelligence. You can also watch her lecture via livestream. 

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