On Wednesday 12 August, a spectacular solar eclipse will be visible over the northern Netherlands. The moon will then pass largely in front of the sun, causing almost 90 per cent of the sunlight to disappear temporarily.
Whilst visitors at various locations across the northern Netherlands will be able to view the eclipse through special eclipse glasses, researchers from the University of Groningen will simultaneously be monitoring its impact on nature. Using smart monitoring devices, they will observe how birds react to the temporary darkness and whether nature actually ‘comes to a standstill’.
The next solar eclipse of this magnitude in the Netherlands won’t occur for decades. So don’t miss this unique opportunity!
Would you like to learn more about the observation sites? Contact the University of Groningen.
Source: University of Groningen
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Who is developing the most impactful innovation in Life Sciences & Health in the Northern Netherlands? Five companies are in the running for the LIFE Science Innovation Award 2026: Flux Robotics, Limosa Immunodiagnostics, SPCTR, MimeCure and GlycanScan International. The nominees will present their innovations on Tuesday 22 September during the fifth edition of the LIFE Science Conference in Groningen. An independent jury will select the winner, who will receive a €10,000 cash prize.
A much-loved tradition The Campus Trail has become a much-loved tradition on campus. Students, employees and professionals from companies and organisations across the campus ecosystem lace up their running shoes for a sporty 6.4-kilometre route through buildings and past some of the campus’s unique labs. The rapid growth in registrations shows just how much the Campus Trail has become part of the campus community. The combination of sport, meeting others and the unique campus setting makes the run a great opportunity to connect with people outside the usual work and study environment. And there’s no need to head home as soon as you cross the finish line. During the after-party, hosted by Contini Catering, participants can relax together, enjoy a drink and celebrate the afternoon. There’s still time to join: those who want to take part can register online until 3 September, or sign up on the day itself using the PIN Campus Trail 2026 | Campus Groningen.
ZonMw is expected to open the final call for proposals within the PharmaNL Shared Development Infrastructure (SDI) program line. This program line focuses on strengthening the infrastructure for the development, upscaling, and production of innovative medicines in the Netherlands.
