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Deploying healthy lifestyle as a medicine
We have a growing epidemic of lifestyle-related disease on our hands; think of diabetes or obesity. On top of that, it now also appears that...
Ground-breaking science
Rotterdam and other cities throughout the world are having to face major social challenges in the way of sustainabilisation, digitalisation, urbanisation and health. Walls between...
Entrepreneurship and innovation in Rotterdam: film portraits
Rotterdam has a strong entrepreneurial climate and a very active innovation ecosystem, which holds many well-known but also lesser known gems and success stories. Rotterdam...
Better prepared for calamities with the Pandemic & Disaster Preparedness Center
Erasmus MC, Delft University of Technology and Erasmus University Rotterdam are creating a Pandemic & Disaster Preparedness Center (PDPC). This innovation and knowledge center will...
Volunteers Make the Rotterdam Marathon the Most Beautiful
The 44th edition of the NN Rotterdam Marathon on April 13 promises to be another spectacular sporting celebration. Made possible in part by 1,500 volunteers...
A healthy future for Rotterdam residents
Erasmus MC scientists are conducting extensive research into the health of residents of Rotterdam, with the ultimate objective of achieving a healthy population, both of...
Walking in the Park
Twice a week, a striking group makes its way through the Park near the Euromast: a group of walkers, guided by an enthusiastic coach. They...
Student Nizar is making hospitals in Rotterdam more inclusive
Rotterdam-based hospitals deal with a very diverse patient population. Medical student Nizar El Manouzi noticed that this diversity is not yet reflected in education and...
VR app for Corona nurses
Nurses across the country are under enormous pressure because of the COVID19 (corona) situation. Almost every healthcare employee is directly or indirectly involved with COVID19....
Port of Rotterdam: wildlife.
It might be the last place you’d expect animals and humans to live in harmony: The Port of Rotterdam and Port of Moerdijk. This paradox...