Leiden will be the setting for the 34th Award Ceremony of the World Cultural Council (WCC) on 8 November. During the event, prizes will be awarded to leading researchers - including nine talented Leiden females - who have contributed to the cultural enrichment of society. Every year the WCC presents special recognition awards to young scientists at the university organising the ceremony. These awards will go this year to nine female researchers at Leiden University: Nadine Akkerman, Ann Brysbaert, Marike Knoef, Marianne Maeckelbergh, Victoria Nyst, Sarah De Rijcke, Alicia Schrikker, Martina Vijver and Inge van der Weijden. The research conducted by these talented females has an impact on society and they all perform excellently in the field of science, teaching and/or art, according to the WCC. The award ceremony will take place on 8 November in Leiden’s Pieterskerk.
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2017/05/wcc-awards-distinctions-for-leading-scientists