The University of Amsterdam was one of many participants, hosting a wide range of interactive displays and experiments designed to spark curiosity and offer hands-on learning experiences. Visitors had the opportunity to engage with our student experts, gaining insights into cutting-edge research and real-world applications that inspire a deeper understanding of science for both children and adults.

Clean a toilet with bacteria

Throughout the day, visitors were challenged with fascinating questions that reveal what scientists are currently working on. For example: How can you clean a toilet using bacteria? How does a tornado form? How do you glue glasses onto a locust? How does an AI know what a crooked banana is? And finally, are you a pragmatic or a rational thinker?

Buzz

The campus was buzzing with activity, with hundreds of visitors exploring the many stands, demonstrations, and experiments. Thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of all the students and staff involved, the event was once again a great success.