EVENT: Celebrating a Centenary - 100 Years of Women in Science

A century of supporting academic excellence is no small feat. Since its establishment in 1926, the Dr. Catharine van Tussenbroek Fund has been a vital resource for female scientists in the Netherlands, providing the financial spark for international research, fieldwork, and global collaborations.

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Fund invites the academic community to Utrecht to celebrate this 100-year milestone. The day will be dedicated to looking back at the progress of women in science and looking forward to the future of the field.

Event Details

FeatureInformationDateThursday, April 23, 2026Time11:00 – 18:00 (Includes lunch and drinks)LocationDe Zalen van Zeven, Boothstraat 7, UtrechtCostFree (Registration required)Registration DeadlineApril 15, 2026

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Program Highlights

The celebration features a distinguished lineup of speakers and experts who have shaped the landscape of modern history, social responsibility, and clinical science:

• Mineke Bosch: Emeritus Professor of Modern History (University of Groningen)
• Judi Mesman: Distinguished Professor of Social Responsibility and Impact (Leiden University)
• Hanneke Takkenberg: Professor of Clinical Decision Making in Cardio-Thoracic Interventions (Erasmus MC)
• Panel Discussion: Featuring Lidwien Poorthuis and Petra Rudolf.

Register Now: The event is free to attend, but registration is mandatory for catering purposes. Please register via Eventbrite no later than April 15.

Call for Stories: Former Laureates

Are you a former recipient of a Dr. Catharine van Tussenbroek Fund grant? Or do you know someone who is?

The anniversary committee is seeking short, 1-minute video stories from former laureates to showcase the long-term impact of these scholarships. Your story helps illustrate a century of scientific development.

Video Guidelines:

• Content: Introduce yourself, state what your scholarship was for, how it aided your development, and where your career has taken you.
• Format: Landscape (horizontal) via smartphone.
• Language: English (to accommodate an international audience).
• Submission: Please email your video to secretaris@cvtfonds.nl.