How we are working towards a better world
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Ukraine: solidarity statement and support
Utrecht University is shocked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and empathises with all those affected by it. Let’s all dedicate ourselves to peace, respect, dialogue and open cooperation. -
Participate. Contribute. You are welcome.
Our world is changing rapidly. The global issues we are facing are complex in nature. They are not restricted to one generation or continent and cannot be resolved based on a single perspective. It is time to issue an open invitation to all. -
Polar ice contaminated with nanoplastics
Decades-old ice in Northern and Southern Pole regions contain more nanoparticle pollution than expected. Researchers from Utrecht University, the University of Copenhagen and the Université Libre de Bruxelles were involved in this study. -
Being raised multilingual
When children are proud of their own language and are allowed to use it in class and in society at large, they can learn a new language even faster. New immigrants bring valuable knowledge of language along in their luggage. We should take full advantage of it.
Facts and figures
200 Years of Veterinary Medicine education in Utrecht: a special anniversary.
Our students appreciate the many options available within our 161 Master's programmes.
Every year, more than 600 Utrecht PhD candidates obtain their doctorate.
With over 35,000 students we are one of the largest Dutch universities.
Our people
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Charisma Hehakaya
First-generation (PhD) studentBeing first in your family to go to university is not always easy. Thus, additional support for this group is needed. PhD student Charisma Hehakaya shares tips on how universities can support first generation students.
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Frank Miedema
Professor in Open ScienceWith his book Open Science: The Very Idea Prof. Frank Miedema, according to former Minister Jet Bussemaker, punctures the myth of the selfless scientist and succeeds in getting people to look at science from a common sense perspective.
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Freek van Muiswinkel
Director of Entrepreneurship and Regional PartnershipsFreek van Muiswinkel is committed to increasing the impact of research at Utrecht University.
I hope that more and more people will see regional cooperation as a way to enrich their own academic mission.
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Willemien Kets
Professor of Game TheoryProfessor Kets will work to further strengthen game theory by combining new elements from mathematics and the social sciences. This could allow game theory to provide more realistic models of how people behave.
