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Gamers and streamers inspire the digital economy

For three years, thousands of gamers and streamers flocked to Ahoy for the European edition of TwitchCon. For the City of Rotterdam, it was a...

Rotterdam Skelex Gaurav Genani exoskeleton RDM

“Sometimes becoming an entrepreneur just happens.”

“Every day when I arrive at work, I am welcomed by the majestic sight of the river Maas, with old cranes and infrastructure in the...

Art and culture make the city healthy

Dancing with Parkinson’s, drawing while living with depression, music during surgery — art is playing an increasingly important role in our healthcare system. “When people...

Walking makes Rotterdammers healthier

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...

Olympic dreams and medals

There is a fair chance that Rotterdam is going to be the prime supplier for Team NL at the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. No...

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...

ROLLING INTO AN ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE CITY      

Rotterdam, the first PlayUnified city in the Netherlands, is an inclusive, multi-cultural and accessible city with a strong love for sports. Many organisations, such as...

Smartphone met Grow It!-app

Rotterdam collaboration behind Erasmus MC’s pandemic apps

During the pandamic, Erasmus MC launched two remarkable apps. A VR app for nurses was developed in partnership with Rotterdam organisations. And the Grow It!...

From food bank to quarter restaurant

The life's work of Dutch managers Clara and Sjaak SiesWhat is bred in the bone will come out in the flesh; and a good thing...

Rotterdam is my best friend

He was born (1987) and raised in Rotterdam-East, a city district where he shared his life with many people with Indonesian roots, people with a...