How we are working towards a better world
The climate crisis and its consequences
It’s growing ever clearer that it will not be possible to turn the tide with merely technological solutions.
Longread: disinformation business
An in-depth read about the war against fake news.
One year of war in Ukraine: is there a way out?
An analysis and retrospect from four humanities perspectives.
Engaging in the public debate
In conversation with academics in the public arena.
Facts and figures
With some 110 nationalities students and staff work and study together in an international environment.
Our students appreciate the many options available within our more than 150 Master's programmes.
Every year, 440 Utrecht PhD candidates obtain their doctorate.
With over 35,000 students we are one of the largest Dutch universities.
Our people
Bert Weckhuysen
Distinguished University ProfessorProf. Bert Weckhuysen received the very first Chemistry Europe Award for his achievements in the field of sustainable chemistry and catalysis research.
The innovative character, the scientific depth, but also the broad impact of his work are remarkable.
Merel Ritskes-Hoitinga
ProfessorHow to do research in the field of medicine, food safety and toxicology without the use of animals? In her research and teaching, Merel Ritskes-Hoitinga focuses on guidelines and (faster) acceptance of alternatives to animal testing.
Pooyan Tamimi Arab and Raha Heshmatikhah
Assistant Professor and Master's StudentHow do Raha Heshmatikhah, a Master's student in Clinical Psychology and Pooyan Tamimi Arab, an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies – UU community members with Iranian roots – look at the situation in Iran?
Niki Frantzeskaki
Chair Professor of Regional and Metropolitan Governance and PlanningNiki Frantzeskaki focuses on urban issues related to climate change, from extreme droughts to floods, biodiversity crises and even serious public health implications. Collaboration is key.
