Find the Dutch text at the bottom of this blog! It is almost 2022 and it is time to look back on 2021. All in all, it was a great year with many events hosted during the Pint of Science festival and #pintNLthuis events. Multiple cities were represented by amazing speakers whom shared their diverse research. In addition, the blog was filled by interesting authors introducing us to their research. To make this year such a success, we would love to thank everyone that has partic

While the vaccines have helped shape the horizon of the COVID19 pandemic, it was not enough to ensure that #pint21 would be back live this May. Therefore for the second year, Pint of Science countries across the world facilitated online events to continue our mission of breaking down barriers to accessing science. Translating the events online was not without issues but as volunteers had taken the initiative to organise online events prior (check them out at #pintNLthuis!), t

This year has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions. With life becoming a standstill at points - going out to a bar to see friends and hear a science talk seems an age away. However, science communication did not stop. Across the globe, fellow #pintworld volunteers organised online events and transitioned from 'live pub' events to a 'stay at home' events - all in the name of science communication. The #pintNL team took part, with its own iteration with #pintNLthuis. Getting t

#pint20 is the 8th edition of Pint of Science but due to the ongoing pandemic, speakers, volunteers and participants found themselves inside their home for a large part of this year. However, a year without a Pint of Science festival does not feel right so the transition towards having an online festival began. A handful of countries transitioned their events online starting in May, with the current situation providing the opportunity for participants outside the host country