In Memoriam Frans de Waal
First holder Eugène Dubois chair passed away
It is with great sadness that Maastricht University has learned of the death of Frans de Waal. Frans de Waal was a world-renowned researcher in the behaviour of chimpanzees and other primates. He had a great influence both in the scientific field and in sharing knowledge about primate behaviour with a wider audience through his beautifully written books and lectures. Frans de Waal was the first holder of the Eugène Dubois Chair at Maastricht University in 2015.
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