January 25, 2022

Leiden2022 - Premiere

Saturday 22 January Leiden European City of Science was officially opened by the minister of Education, Culture and Science, Robbert Dijkgraaf! The festive film premiere can be seen on this page.

In the opening film of Leiden European City of Science, biologist and artist Auke-Florian Hiemstra of the Naturalis Biodiversity Centre takes us with him on an adventurous journey through Leiden where he has a series of exciting encounters. He will meet astrophysicist Ewine van Dishoeck, singer Nynke Laverman, physicist Carlo Rovelli and many more extraordinary national and international guests.

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