https://www.uu.nl/en en Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:24:16 +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/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. The Journal of Trial and Error was established in 2018 by Stefan and Martijn, together with fellow students of the History and Philosophy of Science master programme at the Freudenthal Institute here at the UU. 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/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/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/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 https://www.uu.nl/en/news/video-from-the-first-day-on-i-always-felt-welcome-here Trainee Ahmad and supervisor Laurens tell about the Incluusion Traineeship, in which status holders gain work experience in the Netherlands. 131285 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/phd-in-science-education-teacher-evaluation-practices-in-learning-for-sustainable-development-08-10 Science Education PhD position available 131201 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:35:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/dr-federica-russo-appointed-as-professor-of-philosophy-and-ethics-of-techno-science The Freudenthal Institute is honoured to announce that, from August 1, Dr. Federica Russo will take up the chair of Philosophy and Ethics of Techno-Science at the Institute 130923 Wed, 24 May 2023 12:42:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/stand-up-for-the-ocean-read-erik-van-sebilles-inaugural-lecture Erik van Sebille’s inaugural lecture as Professor of Oceanography & Public Engagement is now available online. Van Sebille is a renowned oceanographer and climate scientist with a focus on how ocean currents transport plastic, heat, marine organisms, and nutrients. 130626 Wed, 17 May 2023 13:44:00 +0200 Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en/news/legal-xtc-sales-only-under-strict-conditions Xtc should only be sold under strict conditions, should the government legalize its sale. That's what the participants of a pilot study in a fictitious xtc store in Utrecht think. 129424 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:27:00 +0200 Nieuws