Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en en Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:42:35 +0200 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0200 Two PhD Candidates to Montpellier for a unique learning journey https://www.uu.nl/en/news/two-phd-candidates-to-montpellier-for-a-unique-learning-journey Two PhD Candidates from Utrecht University, Clara Colonna (Agri-food Law) and Sara Ramezani (Urban Planning), embarked on a unique learning journey in Montpellier, south France. 139572 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Empowering grassroots agriculture: tools for food system transformation https://www.uu.nl/en/news/empowering-grassroots-agriculture-tools-for-food-system-transformation For five years (2019-2024), the UNMAKING project researched whether and how agrifood grassroots initiatives such as community supported agriculture unmake environmentally disruptive institutions and practices that are deeply ingrained in capitalist societies 139466 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:06:00 +0200 Nieuws 'To the roots of the matter' part 3: Ronnie’s interacting plants https://www.uu.nl/en/news/to-the-roots-of-the-matter-part-3-ronnies-interacting-plants The visual series 'To the roots of the matter' presents stories from the Utrecht University plant labs. 139461 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Call for abstracts: Tropical Horizons 2024 https://www.uu.nl/en/news/call-for-abstracts-tropical-horizons-2024 Call for abstracts of papers and posters for the Tropical Horizons Conference 2024. 139150 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Two FFU-related projects receive Incubator Grant for Sustainable Innovation https://www.uu.nl/en/news/two-ffu-related-projects-receive-incubator-grant-for-sustainable-innovation Pathways to Sustainability awarded nine teams with an Incubator Grant, two of these projects are linked to Future Food Utrecht. 138992 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:55:00 +0100 Nieuws UN’s roadmap for a climate-compatible food system omits potential role of animal welfare, among others, experts say https://www.uu.nl/en/news/uns-roadmap-for-a-climate-compatible-food-system-omits-potential-role-of-animal-welfare-among-others An international team of eight researchers highlights in Nature Food missed opportunities for climate, health and other benefits from reducing consumption of animal-sourced foods. 138755 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:19:00 +0100 Nieuws Critical Pathways Fellow Tonio Flores to visit Utrecht University in April 2024 https://www.uu.nl/en/news/critical-pathways-fellow-tonio-flores-to-visit-utrecht-university-in-april-2024 Announcement of the visit of Tonio Flores, Critical Pathways Fellow 2024, with a description of the activities he will organize. 138046 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:27:00 +0100 Nieuws Sustainability dialogue on the urban-rural divide https://www.uu.nl/en/news/sustainability-dialogue-on-the-urban-rural-divide During this dialogue we looked at the supposed separation between city and countryside. We examined the urban-rural divide in the Netherlands from different angles. 137867 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:26:00 +0100 Nieuws Reflection on the question of ‘gender and social diversity in farmer-led irrigation development’. https://www.uu.nl/en/news/reflection-on-the-question-of-gender-and-social-diversity-in-farmer-led-irrigation-development Janwillem Liebrand: In this paper, we reflect on the question of ‘gender and social diversity in farmer-led irrigation development’. 137542 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:29:00 +0100 Nieuws Utrecht University (Future Food) has become an effective Public Institution and Civil Society Member of the European Food Forum https://www.uu.nl/en/news/utrecht-university-future-food-has-become-an-effective-public-institution-and-civil-society-member Utrecht University- Future Food- signed collaboration with European Food Forum 137534 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:44:00 +0100 Nieuws Future Food Utrecht is looking for 2 new Ambassadors https://www.uu.nl/en/news/future-food-utrecht-is-looking-for-2-new-ambassadors Future Food Utrecht is looking for two highly motivated ambassadors for its themes ‘Nature-Inclusive Agriculture’ and ‘Inclusive Transformation of Food Systems’ themes. 137460 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:13:00 +0100 Nieuws Hens Runhaar appointed Professor of Sustainable Food System Governance https://www.uu.nl/en/news/hens-runhaar-appointed-professor-of-sustainable-food-system-governance From 15 February, Hens Runhaar will be appointed professor of Sustainable Food System Governance. 137308 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0100 Nieuws 'To the roots of the matter' part 2: Kaisa’s responsive plants https://www.uu.nl/en/news/to-the-roots-of-the-matter-part-2-kaisas-responsive-plants The visual series 'To the roots of the matter' presents stories from the Utrecht University plant labs. 137192 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 07:44:00 +0100 Nieuws New 'Tipping the Iceberg' podcast: an Indigenous small island community talks about food and the future https://www.uu.nl/en/news/new-tipping-the-iceberg-podcast-an-indigenous-small-island-community-talks-about-food-and-the-future A new podcast explores the legacy, stories, and living memories of an isolated Indigenous Arctic community fighting to ensure food security while preserving its unique way of life. 136940 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:38:00 +0100 Nieuws Hens Runhaar new Core Team member of Future Food Utrecht https://www.uu.nl/en/news/hens-runhaar-new-core-team-member-of-future-food-utrecht Hens Runhaar new Core Team member of Future Food Utrecht 136559 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:01:00 +0100 Nieuws New questions and approaches in the historiography of Dutch agriculture https://www.uu.nl/en/news/new-questions-and-approaches-in-the-historiography-of-dutch-agriculture Article published by UU PhD candidate Amber Striekwold and her VU colleague Anna Teijeiro Fokkema in 'Tijdschrift voor Geschiedenis' 136554 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:07:00 +0100 Nieuws Better understanding of food allergy https://www.uu.nl/en/news/better-understanding-of-food-allergy NWO awarded within the "Monitoring the Safe Introduction of Novel foods" a consortium led by Kitty Verhoeckx : Better monitoring of food allergy in a changing environment 136446 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:51:00 +0100 Nieuws Six-year NWA project to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss in the Netherlands https://www.uu.nl/en/news/six-year-nwa-project-to-tackle-climate-change-and-biodiversity-loss-in-the-netherlands The COMBINED project— ten knowledge institutes and fourteen societal partners—will develop the knowledge required for a successful approach to climate change and biodiversity loss. 135650 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:13:00 +0100 Nieuws Lessons from the 3rd Utrecht Degrowth Symposium: Sowing sustainability in food and agriculture https://www.uu.nl/en/news/lessons-from-the-3rd-utrecht-degrowth-symposium-sowing-sustainability-in-food-and-agriculture On 29th September 2023, policymakers, researchers, students, farmers, and social movements came together to explore what a degrowth perspective can bring to the debate on agri-food system sustainability. 135629 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:03:00 +0100 Nieuws Plant protects next generation via soil https://www.uu.nl/en/news/plant-protects-next-generation-via-soil Plants recruit soil bacteria to protect against downy mildew, forming a protective legacy in the soil for the next plant generation. 135582 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:41:00 +0100 Nieuws