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Five scientists awarded prestigious Heineken Prizes

The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) has announced the names of five internationally renowned scientists who have been awarded prestigious Heineken Prizes. The laureates receive the Heineken Prizes for their great merits to science.

Joint press release KNAW, NWO and VSNU

Science organisations present new evaluation protocol for research

More attention for societal relevance and integrity, less emphasis on productivity

University patents put to good use

Patents developed by Dutch researchers are being put to good use. Two thirds are sold or licensed to commercial enterprises. University technology transfer offices (TTOs) play a vital role in this, but they could be doing more to identify patentable ideas.

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