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Cassandra Appelman
Senior Spokesperson
For questions regarding: Policy and vision on research and education; integrity and knowledge security; enrollment figures and interview requests for the Executive Board.
06 43423308
c.o.appelman@vu.nl

Frauke van Goethem
Spokesperson
For questions regarding: Policy and vision on research and education; integrity and knowledge security; enrollment figures and interview requests for the Executive Board.
06 38684155
frauke.van.goethem@vu.nl

Marijke Völlmar - Absent from May 26-30 2025
Press officer
Questions regarding: Research and impact; interview requests for scientists; urgent photo and film requests.
06 25763092 (Whatsapp & sms only)
marijke.vollmar@vu.nl

David Knigge
Press officer
For questions regarding: Research and impact; interview requests for scientists; urgent photo and film requests.
06 11512753
d.j.knigge@vu.nl

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