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Science for all ages at Wetenschapsdag 2026
Each year during the national Weekend of Science, AMOLF opens its doors to visitors of all ages to share our enthusiasm for science. AMOLF organizes Wetenschapsdag together with four other research organizations at Amsterdam Science Park: ARCNL, Nikhef, CWI, and University of Amsterdam.
Annual AMOLF Diversity Day focuses on Impostor Phenomenon
Once a year, the AMOLF Inclusion and Diversity team organizes Diversity Day for all AMOLF employees. On October 1, this year’s event took place with the theme Beyond Impostor Phenomenon – More Than Just Luck.
AMOLF launches new website
On October 1, AMOLF launches a completely redesigned website. The new website puts AMOLF’s research and people center stage and makes it easier for different audiences to find the information they are looking for.
Adding a scientific flavor to Zwarte Cross
For the first time, AMOLF participated in the Netherlands’ largest summer festival, Zwarte Cross. Together with volunteers from NWO, the AMOLF team introduced children to the fascinating world of molecules. The AMOLF booth was located in the festival’s children’s area, Blagenparadijs, as part of the NWA (National Science Agenda) carried out by NWO.
Former AMOLF group leader Wim de Jeu passed away
Sadly, on June 3rd, 2026, former AMOLF group leader Wim de Jeu passed away. He will be remembered by many current and former AMOLF colleagues.
Solar panels on AMOLF building
AMOLF recently switched on its own solar panels on its roof. During a live interview at an internal meeting, facilities manager Nik Noest appeared on a big screen live from the AMOLF roof while switching on the solar panels. His project colleague Cees van der Ven was present in the AMOLF canteen to show the output dashboard. Under loud applause, the solar panels were put into operation, providing electricity to cover part of AMOLF’s demand.
New publication showcases highlights from AMOLF in 2025
AMOLF has launched the first edition of Lab Stories, a new publication presenting a selection of scientific achievements and technical innovations from 2025. It offers a broad overview of the diversity of research at AMOLF, ranging from sustainable energy materials and information processing in matter to autonomous and adaptive systems. It also highlights the people, technical expertise, and collaborations that enable the institute’s science.
WomenNetPhysics symposium fosters inclusivity in the physics community
On May 8, a group of 120 young researchers came to Amsterdam Science Park for the third edition of WomenNetPhysics (WNP), the largest Dutch networking event for women in physics. Bringing together both women and men, the event united participants through a shared interest in improving the position of women in the field. WomenNetPhysics 2026 was organized by: AMOLF, UvA IoP, ARCNL, and NIKHEF.