https://www.uu.nl/en en Thu, 02 May 2024 01:45:44 +0200 Wed, 15 May 2024 23:00:00 +0200 https://www.uu.nl/en/news/deadline-call-for-papers-atmospheric-humanities-conference-ii Deadline Call for Papers, Atmospheric Humanities Conference II Small island countries have always been exposed to extreme weather, but the last decades have made it clear that they are also the biggest future victims of climate change. However, islands are also key sites in the history of science. 139024 Wed, 15 May 2024 23:00:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/background/utrecht-leads-research-on-misinformation-and-deepfakes With the arrival of Federica Russo at Utrecht University, the coordination of the European SOLARIS project has also come under Utrecht's control. 140059 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:24:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/first-experimental-proof-for-brain-like-computer-with-water-and-salt Theoretical physicists at Utrecht University, together with experimental physicists at Sogang University in South Korea, have succeeded in building an artificial synapse with water and salt. 139943 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:08:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/stefan-gaillard-and-martijn-van-der-meer-listed-in-the-forbes-30-under-30-list Stefan Gaillard and Martijn van der Meer have been listed in the Forbes 30 under 30 list for Science and Healthcare in Europe, in recognition of co-founding the Journal of Trial and Error. 139552 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:42:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/team-living-pasts-exploring-futures-wins-uu-team-award-2024 During the OnderwijsFestival, the second yearly UU Team Award was awarded to an educational team. 138499 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:53:00 +0100 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/newsflash-faculty-of-science-ai-and-occupational-risks-communication-about-ocean-issues-and-more In this newsflash, you will find quick, bite-sized updates on a range of topics that we wish to share with you in addition to the other, more extensive articles in our newsfeed. 137373 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:43:00 +0100 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/millions-for-research-on-impact-of-sustainability-and-climate-change-education The number of initiatives in this field has grown enormously, but due to a lack of insight into their quality, there is a great need for impact assessment. 136830 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0100 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/mathematician-valentijn-karemaker-joins-the-young-academy In order to qualify for membership of The Young Academy, young researchers must have already made their mark in science. 136911 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:31:00 +0100 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/daniel-dadush-appointed-professor-of-geometry-of-optimisation The mission of this professorship is to advance the field of research and enhance its societal impact through a collaborative effort with computer scientists at Utrecht. Dadush: "The potential for synergy is vast when we combine our strengths." 136179 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:30:00 +0100 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/network-function-central-to-new-expertise-point-for-mathematics The new Expertise Point for Mathematics was opened last Friday at Utrecht University. A milestone, said Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Mariëlle Paul. 135609 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:55:00 +0100 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/newsflash-faculty-of-science-help-finding-black-holes-and-more In this newsflash, you will find quick, bite-sized updates on a range of topics that we wish to share with you in addition to the other, more extensive articles in our newsfeed. 135501 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:18:00 +0100 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/climate-scientists-insist-on-governmental-action-new-historical-walk-in-utrecht-and-more In this newsflash, you will find quick, bite-sized updates on a range of topics that we wish to share with you in addition to the other, more extensive articles in our newsfeed. 135008 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0100 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/tristan-van-leeuwen-appointed-as-professor-of-computational-inverse-problems Tristan van Leeuwen focuses on unraveling the underlying mathematics of imaging techniques in e.g. healthcare and geoscience. 134162 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:08:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/new-teaching-materials-improve-statistical-numeracy PhD candidate Lonneke Boels conducted an investigation into why people find frequently used histograms challenging to interpret, using artificial intelligence to analyse eye movements. 133753 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:43:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/sanne-vergouwen-awarded-hanneke-janssen-memorial-prize Sanne Vergouwen wins world-wide Hanneke Janssen Memorial Prize for best Master's thesis in history and/or philosophy of modern physics. 133670 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:15:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/new-research-group-on-philosophy-of-astronomy-cosmology Utrecht University has a new research group, on the philosophy of astronomy and cosmology: UPAC. 133558 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:24:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/federica-russo-appointed-professor-of-philosophy-and-ethics-of-techno-science As a philosopher of science, technology and information, Russo will focus her research on applications of complexity theory on human health and on human-technology interactions. 132516 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:42:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/phd-in-science-education-teacher-evaluation-practices-in-learning-for-sustainable-development-08-10-0 Science Education PhD position available 132240 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:35:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/phd-candidate-robin-verstraten-on-ew-magazines-30-under-30 The list includes up-and-coming Dutch talents that the jury believes will help shape the future of the Netherlands. 132164 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:25:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/take-a-walk-along-utrechts-colonial-history In honour of Keti Koti, history platform Utrecht Time Machine launches the Colonial Past walking route. The route description is available from June 20 onwards. 131565 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:11:00 +0200 Nieuws