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  1. 70 years of ecology: overview of events

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    On 26 June 2024, it is exactly 70 years since the founding of the IOO, the predecessor of the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW). Below is a growing overview of activities in the lustrum year.
    NIOO 70 years of ecology
  2. Inaugural lecture Suzanne McGowan: still waters in a dynamic world

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    In February Suzanne McGowan will give her inaugural lecture. She was appointed professor of Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics at Utrecht University. Her lecture is followed by a symposium the next day.
    Suzanne McGowan
  3. Symposium "Aquatic ecosystems in a dynamic world: research across timescales"

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    This symposium explores how long-term research on aquatic ecosystems can be the key to sustainable future waters. This symposium is associated with the construction of a new Chair in Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics between the University of Utrecht and Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) and features invited guests from around the world.
    Lake
  4. Symposium Climate friendly agricultural soils - Promise, Perspectives and Reality

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    Overview NWA-Climate-friendly Agricultural Soils projects ClipsMicro and Kligras. Keynotes by Jennifer Pett-Ridge (Livermore National Laboratory) and Marcel van der Heijden (Agroscope/University of Zürich)
    Poster climate friendly agricultural soils Symposium
  5. When nature can do the job: Fostering co-benefits for people and the environment in view of the Nature Restoration Regulation

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    Join the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), Horizon Europe projects wildE, REWRITE, WILDCARD, and the Society for Ecological Restoration Europe at this pioneering debate which will discuss the opportunities and challenges for implementing restoration in a way that "lets nature do the job".
  6. PhD thesis defence Sewunet Abera Dinke: Diversity and functional potential of the sorghum root microbiome to control striga hermonthica

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    On 19 March 2025 Sewunet Abera Dinke will defend his PhD thesis, titled "Diversity and functional potential of the sorghum root microbiome to control striga hermonthica".
    Sorghum field infected with the parasitic plant Striga
  7. NICHES Final Conference: Bringing Forward Nature-Based-Solutions in Major Cities

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    NICHES invites you to the final conference of the project, taking place online on 24 March 2025. This one-day event will provide an overview of the project's innovative work, focusing on the progress toward advancing nature-based transformations of urban water systems.
    Urban canal
  8. PhD thesis defence Cristina Rotoni: Joint ventures in plant performance

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    On Tuesday 25 March, Cristina Rotoni will defend her PhD thesis, titled "Joint ventures in plant performance: integrating plant traits, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and microbial partnerships to boost productivity".
    paddenstoelen
  9. PhD thesis defence Lilith Kramer: Connecting with lakes

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    On 27 March 2025 Lilith Kramer will defend her PhD thesis, titled "Connecting with lakes: A social-ecological perspective on nutrient management in surface water networks".
    landscape with lakes
  10. NIOO reunion

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    On 26 June we will celebrate the end of NIOO's Lustrum year. We will do this together with NIOO staff, students and alumni. More information about the programme will follow soon.
    NIOO 70 years of ecology