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Anthropologist of science Marianne de Laet new director of the Meertens Institute
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Support for the integrity of Argentina’s science system
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Visual prosthesis simulator offers a glimpse into the future
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The Young Academy welcomes 10 new members
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Academy Early Career Partnerships grant for interdisciplinary meetings
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Events in Israel and the Palestinian Territories
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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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06Jun
Van ‘t Hoff symposium on chirality
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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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Consultations relating to the Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
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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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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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Kālidāsa’s Kingship among the Khmers
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Wankel sokkels. Omstreden monumenten in de openbare ruimte
Unstable Pedestals - Controversial monuments in public spaces
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Knowledge Security - Academy Position Paper
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Omslagafbeelding SAPEA-rapport 'Towards sustainable food consumption'
SAPEA report Towards Sustainable Food Consumption
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Omslagafbeelding van het adviesrapport 'Planetary Health. An emerging field to be developed'.
Planetary Health. An emerging field to be developed
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Academy Lecture 2023: Academic freedom as a challenge. On scientific responsibility and the courage to doubt
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