Lof der Geneeskunst is the free public lecture hosted annually by Erasmus MC on the first Friday of October at De Doelen. This year’s theme is “Healthy Planet, Healthy People.”

During this year’s lecture, three leading researchers will explore the question: how can we design our society and cities in ways that minimize the negative health effects of climate change and environmental pollution?

Date: 3 October, 2025
Time: 13.30 – 17.30
Location: Concert- en Congresgebouw De Doelen, Schouwburgplein 50, 2012 CL Rotterdam
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Between the presentations by the three speakers – Jasper Been (pediatrician and neonatologist, Erasmus MC), Erik van Raaij (Professor of Planetary Health, ESHPM, ESCH-R WP4 Lead and Project Board member), and Marjolein van Esch (Environmental Technology and Design researcher, TU Delft) – students from Codarts University of the Arts will perform circus acts, music, and dance.

After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to meet and connect in the foyer of De Doelen.

Click here to see the programme.