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News

Stay informed of developments within Dutch science and the KNAW.

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Open letter to Ursula von der Leyen on the future of science in Europe
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Interview with Marileen Dogterom: 'This isn't just about America; it's about us too'
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Philomena Essed receives the Academy Medal
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New insights into how gut cells respond to bacterial toxins
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Academic freedom and international research collaboration under threat in U.S.
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Beyond the boundaries of virology: M.W. Beijerinck Virology Prize and Beijerinck Premium recipients announced
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Events

The meetings of the KNAW are for everyone, from general interested people to scientists.Discover what meetings are coming and hear from the best Dutch experts.

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Research in turbulent times - Academy Day 2025
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Climate Narratives: Art, Science and Climate: Aiming for Impact
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The electricity system: enabler or barrier for the energy transition?
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Award of the Gilles Holst Medal to Petra de Jongh and the Bakhuis Roozeboom Medal to Shlomo Havlin
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Dutch Annual Virology Symposium
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Evening of the Abel Prize 2023 - Highlighting the work of Luis Caffarelli
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Publications

Read advice, brochures and other publications of the KNAW for and by scientists.

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Informed choices: involving researchers in science policy decisions
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The Aśokan Breakthrough
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ALLEA Statement in Support of Secondary Publication Right for Scholarly Articles
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Annual Sustainability Report 2023
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Academy President’s Annual Address 2024: Research knows no borders
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New government’s austerity plans detrimental to Dutch higher education and research
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