Name: Biology on Tap April
Start: 2026-04-06T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Culture Café Leidse Lente

📢 Biology on Tap – 6 April
We’re back with another evening of science, stories, and drinks at Leidse Lente 🍻
This time, we’re diving into two fascinating topics—from ancient ecosystems to very modern (and very annoying) insects:
🌿 Renske Onstein
“Botanical consequences of the megafauna extinctions”
What happens when the giants disappear? Many plants rely on large animals to disperse their seeds—a partnership that goes back millions of years. But with megafauna like giant lemurs and elephant birds long gone, how are plants coping today? Renske takes us to the rainforests of Madagascar in search of “megafruits” and answers to what happens when ecological relationships are broken… and whether humans are stepping in as unexpected replacements.
🦟 Jordy van der Beek
“The Netherlands: waterland or mosquito paradise?”
As the Netherlands gets wetter, mosquitoes are thriving. But what does that mean for us? Jordy explores how climate change and water management are reshaping mosquito populations—and what that could mean for mosquito-borne diseases. The good news? Biodiversity might be one of our best defenses.
🗓 6 April
⏰ Doors: 19:30 | Start: 20:00
📍 Leidse Lente, Leiden
As always: two talks + a pub quiz in between
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and join us for a fun and thought-provoking night!