Practical
Thursday, 13 November, 2025
- 18:30 until 23:00
Free donation
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Paleontologica Belgica invite you to join Dinosaurs On Campus II.
Get ready for an evening full of science, where wonder and fun are guaranteed.
In-house and international experts from diverse research fields will share their stories and insights. You can join book sessions with signings, explore the dino shop, watch a film screening, and take part in a debate.
Tasty treats will be provided by student associations. Live music? Expect a surprise act. For humor and theatre, the JKG Element collective from Vilvoorde will take the stage.
Your host for the evening is Dorien Schouppe from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, who will guide us through the entire programme.
Speakers
Tom van der Valk
Researcher at the Centre for Paleogenetics, specialized in analyzing the genomes of extinct megafauna.
Dick Mol
Nickname: Sir Mammoth – Ice Age expert who excavated fossil and frozen mammoths from the Arctic permafrost.
Koen Stein
The Belgian dinosaur specialist.
Anthonie Hellemond
Paleontologist and president of Palaeontologica Belgica.
Gustaaf Cornelis
VUB professor of ethics and philosophy.
Kim Roelants
VUB biologist, specialized in genetics and amphibians.
Pim Kaskes
VUB geologist, specialized in the K–Pg mass extinction.
Elias Goossens
VUB biologist, specialized in ecology.
Maria Stuut
Dutch biologist and filmmaker.
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The world needs you
This initiative is part of VUB's public programme, a programme for everyone who believes that scientific knowledge sharing, critical thinking and dialogue are an important first step to create impact in the world.
As an Urban Engaged University, VUB aims to be a driver of change in the world. With our academic edcuational programmes and innovative research, we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and to making a difference locally and globally.
