Celebrating 60 years of climate education and research at IMAU

In 1966 a group of enthusiastic pioneers founded the Institute for Meteorology and Oceanography Utrecht (IMOU). Twenty-five years later, in 1991, its name changed to Institute for Marine and Atmospheric research Utrecht (IMAU). And this year, 2026, marks six decades of stimulating education and scientific research of the oceans, atmosphere and cryosphere at IMAU.

We celebrate IMAU’s 60th anniversary on Wednesday September 23rd, at 'De Landgoederij' in Bunnik. Throughout the afternoon and evening, guests will have the opportunity to look back on IMAU (then and now) and catch up with former colleagues and friends.

Please keep an eye on this webpage if you wish to stay informed about the programme and how to register: further details are expected before summer holidays!

Terschelling
The first IMAU weather station at Terschelling measuring wind speed, temperature and deposition of sea salt. From left to right: Huug van den Dool, Louk Conrads en Jeroen van der Hage