• Another successful event: April 2021

    29 April 2021 /

    Most researchers know that talking to a general public about their project is not an easy task. It requires some skills and you need to understand your audience. Of course, these skills can be taught. Our recent event was completely themed our this topic: “communicating your science”. We invited speakers from very different walks of (scientific) life to talk about their experiences and perspectives, ranging from a professor of Public understanding of Science to the Head of Science at the NRC/podcast host and patients who discussed their needs. Considering the registrations and feedback, the event was a huge success! For…

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  • Crossing borders, especially now.

    27 August 2020 /

    The ESC 2020 congress is around the corner and we are excited to attend! The organizing committees have been working incredibly hard to make this congress one to remember. And that’s not an easy task during these dynamic times. Face-to-face meetings are cancelled and are reimagined in online settings. A digital conference can be highly effective with many presentations and discussions on-demand or live without the need to travel halfway around the globe. There seems to be no disadvantage to online meetings. However, the main reason people prefer to meet face-to-face (in a COVID-19-free world) is of course the social…

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  • Funding young talent in 2019

    28 November 2019 /

    Wiek van Gilst is a master in collaboration - and a huge supporter of Young@Heart. Read more about his vision on the role of young scientists in the cardiovascular field.

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