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Unfortunately, this episode is only available in Dutch on Spotify.

In this episode of Een Academisch Kwartiertje met…, we speak with head horticulturist Gerard van Buiten. He tells us about the rich plant collection of the Botanical Gardens and how researchers and students use it to study ecology and biodiversity. We ask Gerard about the gardens' role in protecting nature and raising awareness of the importance of plants.

We also talk to technician Bertwin de Groot, who shares insights into the fascinating research taking place inside Fort Hoofddijk. This historic fort houses the Palaeomagnetic Laboratory – a unique facility where scientists study how the Earth’s magnetic field has changed over millions of years. Using fossils and rocks, they uncover clues about mountain formation and the evolution of our planet.