Gala of Water - HU x New Scientist
More than 70 percent of our planet's surface consists of water. Living without it is impossible: we drink water, cook with it, swim in it and wash with it. But how is our water actually doing? Is there enough water available for everyone? And to what extent is water a serious threat?
Several scientists will give an insight into their fascinating research. Expect an evening full of wonder about our first necessity of life: water. The Gala of Water is an initiative of HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and New Scientist, the leading international magazine on science and technology. Jim Jansen will present the evening and a special role will be played by photographer Kadir van Lohuizen and musician Saartje Van Camp.
Speakers
- Meike van Ginneken is Water Envoy at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water and an internationally renowned water expert.
- Roberta Hofman is senior scientist at the KWR Water Research Institute, where she focuses on water purification and reuse, and associate lecturer in Water at the Innovative Testing in Life Sciences & Chemistry lectureship of Utrecht University of Applied Sciences.
- Barbara van Oomen is chair of the Executive Board of HZ University of Applied Sciences and the Delta Platform. She is also part-time professor of human rights. Michiel van der Stelt is programme manager Sustainability at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and collaborates on the programme line Healthy and Circular Drinking Water.
- Ted Veldkamp is lecturer Climate and Water at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences and lecturer-researcher climate-proof city at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.
- Ellen Weerman is lecturer Climate-Resilient Landscapes at HAS Green Academy and conducts research on resilient landscapes.
- Tammo Wildschut is founder of SEA Water, the company that makes drinking water from the salt water of the North Sea.
- Lotte Jensen is professor of Dutch literary and cultural history at Radboud University.
Practical information
Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
Location: TivoliVredenburg Utrecht
Information and tickets: galavanwater.nl
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