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Ludo Juurlink
Leiden Institute of Chemistry (Molecular Science & Technology) Nominated for: Algemene en Anorganische Chemie (AAC), Surface Science ‘Ludo Juurlink is one of the teachers of the first-year course Algemene en Anorganische Chemie. With this course, he has taken the large responsibility of preparing new students for their upcoming studies. He does this by giving the students an intensive study programme, demanding a great deal of dedication from them. As chairman of the Educational Committee for Molecular Science and Technology, he was greatly involved in education. While in this position, he made some very positive changes regarding the students’ evaluations of the courses. He also wrote a book, communicating his knowledge of chemistry to the outside world. This indicates his passion of sharing his knowledge, which certainly shows during his course. During his lectures, he never hesitates to give the students more information about chemistry or to emphasize the importance of fundamental research.’
Tonny Regensburg-Tuïnk Institute of Biology Leiden Nominated for: Basispracticum ‘For the past couple of years, Tonny Regensburg-Tuïnk has been teaching the Basispracticum course for first-year students. During the course she teaches the basics of current techniques used in the lab, forming the foundation for the student’s study and later career. When new techniques become available, she updates her course accordingly. This year, big adjustments were made in order to update all techniques currently taught during the course. By doing so, her successor will be able to give the new students an up-to-date course. She keeps a tight discipline, yet remains helpful to the students in case of problems. Not only does Tonny keep in close contact with the students during the practicals; her involvement during study trips and excursions of the study association also helps students to gain information they would not normally experience in the laboratory. Unfortunately, the academic year 2015-2016 was the last year in which Tonny teached the Basispracticum course. She has had a tremendous impact on all biology students of Leiden and will be sorely missed.’