Alumni Week: What if we only truly understand the Earth from space?
Saturday 4 October | 12:30 – 14:00 | Science Park 904 C1.110
- Date
- 4 October 2025
- Time
- 12:30 -14:00
- Location
- Science Park 904
- Room
- C1.110
Please note: this event is in Dutch.
Drawing on his own experiences as an astronaut, Kuipers offers a unique insight into the applications of space technology. He shows how viewing the Earth from space helps us to better understand global issues, from climate change to natural disasters. He also reflects on the past, such as the impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs, and looks ahead to the future, highlighting the rise of commercial space travel.
A Q&A session with the audience will follow the lecture.
Speakers
André Kuipers (Amsterdam, 1958) is a medical doctor and ESA astronaut. He studied Medicine at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the UvA on 8 January 2013 for his efforts to make science accessible and to connect disciplines. As the second Dutch national in space, he spent two missions aboard the ISS. Kuipers is an ambassador for science, sustainability and education.
Anna Gimbrère is a presenter, programme maker and science editor. She graduated in theoretical physics from the University of Amsterdam and went on to work on various science programmes for television. Her presenting credits include De Wilde Ruimte (VPRO), Bodem in Zicht (NTR), and her own series Anna’s Brains. She is currently the presenter of the journalistic programme Pointer (KRO-NCRV) and produces explainer videos on technology for Bright (RTL). In 2024, she was ‘the Mole’ in Wie is de Mol? Starting in September 2025, she will join RTL Tonight on a weekly basis as a regular commentator on science news. Gimbrère is a passionate advocate for the importance of science and sustainable technology.
