On Thursday, 16 April, the Princess of Orange visited Amsterdam Science Park, including AMOLF. The theme was Amsterdam Tech City, with a special focus on AI and sustainable solar energy.
Queen Máxima christens new research vessel RV Anna Weber-van Bosse
The nearly 80-metre vessel of the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) is considered by researchers to be one of the most advanced research vessels in the world.
Marcel Levi reappointed as president of the NWO Executive Board
Professor Marcel Levi has been reappointed as president of the Executive Board of the Dutch Research Council (NWO). He therefore automatically takes on the role of chairperson of the NWO-I Foundation Board again. His second term begins on 1 April 2026. Minister Rianne Letschert of Education, Culture and Science has formally reappointed NWO’s president.
In the Monitor, the Network shares the latest insights into gender equality in Dutch academia and provides an overview of the representation of women within universities, medical centres and other scientific institutions.