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The Smartest Night Out in Amsterdam.

Live Public Lectures, Science Talks & Philosophy in Your Neighborhood Bar.

We’ve swapped the cold university lecture hall for the city’s coziest bars.

Think & Drink brings leading scholars into intimate, English-speaking settings to explore the questions that shape our lives - from the future of AI and neuroscience to the history of us.

Leave the small talk behind. Grab a drink, settle into a good chair, and join a community that comes for the insight and stays for the vibe.

What’s Coming Up

  • The Quantum Computing Leap: How We Design the Bridge to the Quantum World - Caiseal Beardow (PhD)
    The Quantum Computing Leap: How We Design the Bridge to the Quantum World - Caiseal Beardow (PhD)
    25 Mar 2026, 19:30 – 21:00
    Vice Versa, Ceintuurbaan 206, 1072 GC Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Quantum computing feels like a sci-fi secret locked in sub-zero labs, but Caiseal is cracking the code. She bridges the gap between complex physics and human use, drawing parallels to the digital revolution. Discover how we translate this abstract mystery into a universal tool. Language: English
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  • Cities in Transition: The Science of Urban Resilience - Shira Goraly Hochberg (MA)
    Cities in Transition: The Science of Urban Resilience - Shira Goraly Hochberg (MA)
    11 Apr 2026, 19:30 – 21:00
    The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Are cities the victims or the cure for global warming? We’re moving beyond "controlling" nature to designing urban canopies that regenerate and thrive. This talk explores the radical shift to Nature-Based Solutions and the data-driven strategies turning climate risks into growth. Language: Eng
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  • How Big is the Universe? - Ignacio Reyes Raffo (PhD)
    How Big is the Universe? - Ignacio Reyes Raffo (PhD)
    03 May 2026, 19:30 – 21:00
    Vice Versa, Ceintuurbaan 206, 1072 GC Amsterdam, Netherlands
    We don’t actually know. Despite our advancements, the scale of the cosmos remains a mystery. Theoretical physicist Ignacio Reyes Raffo joins us to trace how we map the unmappable - from the yardsticks used for distant stars to what the universe is actually expanding into. Language: English
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  • The Perimenopause Era - Rubianca Han Simmelsgaard
    The Perimenopause Era - Rubianca Han Simmelsgaard
    08 May 2026, 19:30 – 21:00
    The Book Nook, Singel 82, 1015 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Your body isn’t falling apart; it’s changing. Perimenopause can begin a decade before menopause, demanding a shift in how you move, rest and eat. This talk cuts through the noise to reveal why muscle is non-negotiable and how the "calories in, calories out" model fails female biology. Language: Eng
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  • Jet Streams Across Worlds: From Earth's Winds to the Giant Planets - Keren Duer-Milner (PhD)
    Jet Streams Across Worlds: From Earth's Winds to the Giant Planets - Keren Duer-Milner (PhD)
    17 May 2026, 19:30 – 21:00
    Vice Versa, Ceintuurbaan 206, 1072 GC Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Beyond Earth's clouds, the rules of the atmosphere change. From our structured winds to Jupiter’s eternal, planet-sized storms, we explore the physics of the giants and the invisible forces that shape the cosmos. What can a storm on Jupiter tell us about home? Lang: English
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