Keynote Speaker Toby Kiers
The evening begins with a lecture by Toby Kiers, Professor of Mutualistic Interactions at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her groundbreaking research into the collaboration between plants and fungi offers unique insights into the hidden world beneath our feet. Toby Kiers will reveal how fungi operate according to economic principles, exchanging nutrients with plant roots. This lecture will forever change your perspective on nature.
Fungi: Web of Life
Following the lecture, there will be the stunning film "Fungi: Web of Life" shown in the dome of the ARTIS-Planetarium. Discover a hidden world where fungi play a leading role and form the foundation of life. With breathtaking imagery and captivating stories, biologist Merlin Sheldrake takes you on a journey through the hidden networks of the fungal realm. This film reveals the crucial role of fungi in nature, their collaboration with plants, and their potential to address some of the planet’s greatest challenges.
Practical information
| When | Monday 30th September |
| Where | ARTIS-Planetarium |
| What time | 19.30 – 21.30 (welcome 19.00) |
| Price including drink | General: €17.50 / student: €12.50 / members: €10.00 |