![]() ![]() It is no suprise that many young researchers (inside and outside of LUCAS) testify that they are very much inspired by Nadine Akkerman and her scholarship. While secrets and stealth play a crucial role in her research, in this interview Nadine Akkerman clearly and lucidly explained how important it is to show, to investigate and to understand the essential role of women in history. ![]() But she was especially nominated because of three major achievements in the year 2020: the videos that she made on her letter locking research with MIT colleague Jana Dambrogio the paperback edition and other activities related to her award-winning bestseller Invisible Agents and last but not least the beautiful episode that she made with VPRO television for the documentary series Big Questions (Grote Vragen). One could make a long list of all the activities that Nadine Akkerman has generated in order to reach out to the general public, including her historical consultancy for television and museums and her important work as a member of the Young Academy. Apart from Nadine Akkerman, the other nominated candidates were Stijn Bussels, Julian Ross and Peter Verstraten: four formidable candidates! ![]() ![]() For this award the jury focused on extraordinary achievements accomplished in the calendar year 2020. ![]()
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