For many people spring is associated with the awakening of nature. The trees begin to paint the backdrop green again, welcoming the beginning of a new season with the chorus of frogs and bees, and the scent of flowers in the air. For Jaqueline Henrot, researcher at Naturalis Biodiversity Center and environmental consultant, spring also heralds the start of “Oevercheck” season.

Music is everywhere around us. It can be heard on the street, in shops, and in gyms. We turn it on to tune out the outside world—or, just as often, to connect with others. Together with a group of MBO and HBO students, Dr. Rebecca Schaefer explores the role of music in society in a distinctive way: by making the students the researchers.

The Grachtwacht (Canal Watch) conducts research on urban wildlife and the impact of plastic on nature. With our clean-ups, we not only collect waste, but also data. This way we try to find out the source of the waste and turn off the tap on shore. This way there is structurally less plastic in the canal!