With deep sadness we announce the passing of Prof. Dr. Nanne de Vries in December 2024. Nanne was involved with the UNESCO Chair on Global Health & Education from its very beginning early 2018. He became member of the Steering Committee and later our Head of Scientific Affairs. His contribution to strengthening health promotion nationally and globally is truely impressive. Over the years he contributed to writing a research strategy for the UNESCO Chair. Being in his company was a combination of bringing his knowledge and expertise in the field of health promotion, of complex system thinking …., but also sharing his humour and knowledge of very varied kinds of topics. His contribution to the UNESCO Chair has been significant and will have a lasting impact on our future direction. Our thoughts are with his wife, his children and grandchild and all other close ones.
More information about Nanne de Vries on the Maastricht University website.
