The Origin and Early Developments of Nature Conservation in the Netherlands (NL)

Nature conservation in the Netherlands has come a long way since it’s beginning more than a century ago. In this essay, Maren Oosterlaan takes a look at how it all began and how science, public interest, and policy decisions influenced how nature conservation is done today. Continue reading The Origin and Early Developments of Nature Conservation in the Netherlands (NL)

Interviews with researchers

In the course Science Communication and Journalism the students conduct an interview with a researcher in the field of their topic. Two of the final interview products were published in the Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences magazine of November 2023. Brain checkups, fact or fiction? By Rick van EssenThis article was written for the course: Science Communication and Journalism and was published in the BCN magazine … Continue reading Interviews with researchers

Cram smarter, not harder

We have all been there: waiting until the last moment to start studying before an exam. But is this really the best approach? Cognitive psychologist Maarten van der Velde disagrees. Together with his colleagues, he has come up with Memorylab, a computer program to help you cram smarter, not harder. Read more to find out how this digital tutor works and how it can help you study more effectively for your next exam.
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