About
Dr. Melanie During tells how she accidentally found a t.rex, what fieldwork is really like and how the dinosaurs died out. At VU Amsterdam on 20 November at 20:00.
What to expect
Dr. Melanie During, researcher at the Vrije Universiteit, talks about the time of the dinosaurs, how animals fossilise and how they died out.
She shares stories from more than twelve years of fieldwork, from the Winterswijk quarry to the badlands of North Dakota.
- No prior knowledge or jargon needed
- Stories from twelve years of fieldwork
- Humor and music during the evening
- Employees and students pay a lower rate
Questions
When does How I accidentally found a T.rex start and end?
How I accidentally found a t.rex runs Friday, 20 November 2026, 20:00.
Where is How I accidentally found a T.rex?
How I accidentally found a t.rex takes place at VU Griffioen theater, De Boelelaan 1111, Amsterdam.
Do I need prior knowledge?
No. The evening needs no prior knowledge, no jargon and no endless patience.
Is there a lower rate for staff or students?
Yes. Employees and students always pay a lower rate. More information and all benefits are on the staff page and the student page.
Amsterdam
Getting there
VU Griffioen theater, De Boelelaan 1111, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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