Bert Weckhuysen appears in a series of five lectures at the ‘Universiteit van Nederland’ (University of the Netherlands), in which he explains all about catalysis: from fuels, food and plastics to air pollution control.
In the week of May 9-13, every day a lecture appears online.
In addition, Bert Weckhuysen received the Utrecht University Spotlight award. This award is a recognition to researchers that use outreach opportunities to inform the society about their scientific contribution.
“Hoe komt het dat uitlaatgassen steeds schoner worden?”Monday, May 9
“Waarom wordt het steeds moeilijker om benzine te maken?” Tuesday, May 10
“Waarom kun je het onderste puntje van je ijshoorntje beter niet opeten?” Wednesday, May 11
“Hoe kun je zelfs plastic maken van aardappelen, boomschors of suikerbieten?” Thursday, May 12
“Hoe verspillen we minder grondstoffen en energie?” Friday, May 13
Read more:
Website Universiteit van Nederland
News coverage of KNCV (in Dutch)
Announcement in de Volkskrant (in Dutch)
New coverage at Utrecht Nieuws,nl (in Dutch)
News coverage at Chemie Is Overal (in Dutch)
News coverage at Metro (in Dutch)
News coverage in C2W14 (in Dutch)