Educational Scholarship and Research

Research into education involves investigating how we can improve and innovate our teaching. This enables us to educate students at Utrecht University even more effectively, preparing them for their role in society. In the Utrecht Education Model, we therefore place great importance on research into our teaching. This allows us to identify what we are doing well, where there is room for improvement, where the opportunities and possibilities lie for our teaching, and what is not working. It also contributes to your professional development, and we can share the research findings with other knowledge institutions so that they too can take steps to improve their teaching. In this way, we work together to ensure that our teaching remains of the highest quality!

  • Types of educational research

    There are three types of educational research: research into higher education, research into your own teaching, and research into teaching within your discipline. Here you will find further information, explanations and examples.

  • Advice and support

    Here you will find literature reviews, training courses, the SoTL roadmap and the ULearning module. You can also contact us here for educational advice.

  • Time and money for educational research

    Here you will find available grants for educational research, along with tips for before, during and after your application.

  • Calendar

    Here you will find details of workshops, events, peer review meetings and conferences focused on educational research that you can attend. 

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