London, November 9, 2023 – The year 2022, in which Leiden was the 'European City of Science,' has earned the city a prestigious honor with the international 'Place Brand of the Year' Award.
On 8 October, Dutch astronaut and space researcher André Kuipers will kick off the initiative. Daniël op den Buijsch from Leiden Convention Bureau spoke to Kuipers about NL MOONSHOTS '24, as well as the role of astronauts in the programme.
Demissionary Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Minister of Education, Culture, and Science Robbert Dijkgraaf paid a working visit to the NWO institute SRON. It was a special occasion for SRON Leiden to host these two prominent guests.