Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en en Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:27:46 +0200 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:31:00 +0200 Seed Funding Round for Researchers after Attending a 1-Day Pressure Cooker Session at 29 May https://www.uu.nl/en/news/seed-funding-round-for-researchers-after-attending-a-1-day-pressure-cooker-session-at-29-may The Institute for a Circular Society (i4CS) is excited to introduce a new round of seed funding for researchers at TU/e, WUR, UU or UMCU who are passionate about advancing circular solutions through inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research. This seed funding is a co-production between i4CS’s new theme Urban-Rural circularity (URC) and the province and city of Utrecht. 139710 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:31:00 +0200 Nieuws Exploring the effect of digital and green transformations on labour market skills gap https://www.uu.nl/en/news/exploring-the-effect-of-digital-and-green-transformations-on-labour-market-skills-gap The SkiLMeeT research consortium will explore how the digital and green transformations of European economies are changing the demand for and supply of skills. 139442 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:22:00 +0200 Nieuws Africa's first Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Index launched https://www.uu.nl/en/news/africas-first-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-index-launched The AEE Index measures the quality of entrepreneurial ecosystems on the African continent, and is compiled by an international team of investigators - led by Erik Stam. 138665 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Startups with a social vision miss out on valuable employees https://www.uu.nl/en/news/startups-with-a-social-vision-miss-out-on-valuable-employees By emphasizing a social vision in the recruitment procedure, startups miss out on valuable candidates, says researcher Timo van Balen. 138144 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:02:00 +0100 Nieuws The Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Research Community Organises Monthly Meetings for You to Join https://www.uu.nl/en/news/the-entrepreneurial-ecosystems-research-community-organises-monthly-meetings-for-you-to-join The Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Research Community welcomes all ecosystem friends to join their series of monthly meetings. 137731 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:31:00 +0100 Nieuws Social media experiment to reduce workplace harassment towards women https://www.uu.nl/en/news/social-media-experiment-to-reduce-workplace-harassment-towards-women LinkinOut Harassment will evaluate the effectiveness of anti- workplace harassment campaigns via LinkedIn, improving well-being of women in the workforce. 137663 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Water4all: enhancing engagement for groundwater solutions https://www.uu.nl/en/news/water4all-enhancing-engagement-for-groundwater-solutions Grant for a research project by the School of Economics on stakeholder involvement for groundwater solutions to reduce the extreme effects of climate change. 137593 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:02:00 +0100 Nieuws 1.3 million for research into sustainable labour participation with the Autism Works project https://www.uu.nl/en/news/13-million-for-research-into-sustainable-labour-participation-with-the-autism-works-project Jasmijn van Harten, Jantien van Berkel, Janna Besamusca and Joop Schippers (all Utrecht University) are leading a part in the 'Autisme works' research. 136820 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:52:00 +0100 Nieuws Outpacing fraudsters with AI https://www.uu.nl/en/news/outpacing-fraudsters-with-ai Stories from the Lab: an interview Ioana Karnstedt-Hulpus from the AI Lab for Sustainable Finance 136304 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:09:00 +0100 Nieuws Dutch consumers positive about Nutri-Score on products https://www.uu.nl/en/news/dutch-consumers-positive-about-nutri-score-on-products Research by economist Martijn Huysmans shows that 90% of Dutch consumers are familiar with the score and about 70% are in favour of implementation. 134533 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Irene Monasterolo appointed as Professor of Climate Finance https://www.uu.nl/en/news/irene-monasterolo-appointed-as-professor-of-climate-finance As of 15 October 2023, Irene Monasterolo has been appointed as Professor of Climate Finance at the Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.). 134507 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:06:00 +0200 Nieuws Magazine showcasing Utrecht University's child and youth research https://www.uu.nl/en/news/magazine-showcasing-utrecht-universitys-child-and-youth-research The magazine is a product of interdisciplinary cooperation in Utrecht child and youth research, with contributions from law, economics and governance researchers. 134248 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Tweede Kamer updated on sustainable, inclusive, and geopolitically sound procurement policies https://www.uu.nl/en/news/tweede-kamer-updated-on-sustainable-inclusive-and-geopolitically-sound-procurement-policies On 27 September, Prof Elisabetta Manunza of Utrecht University Centre for Public Procurement speaks to the Dutch Lower House Committee for Economic Affairs and Climate 133993 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Royal decoration for Janneke Plantenga https://www.uu.nl/en/news/royal-decoration-for-janneke-plantenga Janneke Plantenga received the decoration for her commitment to the socio-economic position of women and her commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. 133809 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:13:00 +0200 Nieuws Farewell interview Janneke Plantenga: “Keep involving students in societal projects!" https://www.uu.nl/en/background/farewell-interview-janneke-plantenga-keep-involving-students-in-societal-projects Former dean Janneke Plantenga has some final words and thoughts for the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. 133756 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:02:00 +0200 Nieuws Marie Dutordoir appointed as Professor of Corporate Finance https://www.uu.nl/en/news/marie-dutordoir-appointed-as-professor-of-corporate-finance As of 1 September 2023, Marie Dutordoir has been appointed as a part time Professor of Corporate Finance at the Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.). 133719 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Frank Verbeeten appointed as Professor of Accounting https://www.uu.nl/en/news/frank-verbeeten-appointed-as-professor-of-accounting As of 1 September 2023, Frank Verbeeten has been appointed Professor of Accounting at the Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.). 133603 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:26:00 +0200 Nieuws Research into the CO2 Performance Ladder as a tool for sustainable procurement https://www.uu.nl/en/news/research-into-the-co2-performance-ladder-as-a-tool-for-sustainable-procurement The Utrecht University Centre for Public Procurement (UUCePP) will investigate the role carbon certificates play in making procurement practice more sustainable 133093 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0200 Nieuws From PhD research to cancer treatment: Lucas Czentner does it all https://www.uu.nl/en/news/from-phd-research-to-cancer-treatment-lucas-czentner-does-it-all By starting a company, PhD candidate Lucas Czentner takes an important step towards realizing clinical trials of a new cancer treatment. 132013 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0200 Nieuws DRC grants for twelve Utrecht-based researchers https://www.uu.nl/en/news/drc-grants-for-twelve-utrecht-based-researchers Twelve researchers affiliated with Utrecht University receive funding from round 4 of the SGW Open Competition XS, provided by DRC. 131913 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0200 Nieuws