Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en en Sat, 27 Apr 2024 05:12:29 +0200 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:08:00 +0200 First experimental proof for brain-like computer with water and salt https://www.uu.nl/en/news/first-experimental-proof-for-brain-like-computer-with-water-and-salt Theoretical physicists at Utrecht University, together with experimental physicists at Sogang University in South Korea, have succeeded in building an artificial synapse with water and salt. 139943 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:08:00 +0200 Nieuws Mathematician Valentijn Karemaker joins The Young Academy https://www.uu.nl/en/news/mathematician-valentijn-karemaker-joins-the-young-academy In order to qualify for membership of The Young Academy, young researchers must have already made their mark in science. 136911 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:31:00 +0100 Nieuws Daniel Dadush appointed Professor of Geometry of Optimisation https://www.uu.nl/en/news/daniel-dadush-appointed-professor-of-geometry-of-optimisation The mission of this professorship is to advance the field of research and enhance its societal impact through a collaborative effort with computer scientists at Utrecht. Dadush: "The potential for synergy is vast when we combine our strengths." 136179 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:30:00 +0100 Nieuws Tristan van Leeuwen appointed as Professor of Computational Inverse Problems https://www.uu.nl/en/news/tristan-van-leeuwen-appointed-as-professor-of-computational-inverse-problems Tristan van Leeuwen focuses on unraveling the underlying mathematics of imaging techniques in e.g. healthcare and geoscience. 134162 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:08:00 +0200 Nieuws PhD candidate Robin Verstraten on EW Magazine's 30 under 30 https://www.uu.nl/en/news/phd-candidate-robin-verstraten-on-ew-magazines-30-under-30 The list includes up-and-coming Dutch talents that the jury believes will help shape the future of the Netherlands. 132164 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:25:00 +0200 Nieuws ERC Consolidator Grant for unexplored area in mathematics https://www.uu.nl/en/news/erc-consolidator-grant-for-unexplored-area-in-mathematics It is very fundamental research that is valuable for the development of mathematics, but also for other areas, such as string theory. 129169 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:12:00 +0200 Nieuws Martijn Kool NWO grant for research on tackling subversive crime in port of Rotterdam https://www.uu.nl/en/news/nwo-grant-for-research-on-tackling-subversive-crime-in-port-of-rotterdam Researchers, government organisations and companies will work together to tackle cocaine trafficking, human smuggling and corruption in and around the port of Rotterdam. 129002 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:40:00 +0200 Nieuws Mathematical modelling of drying of paint and coatings https://www.uu.nl/en/news/mathematical-modelling-of-drying-of-paint-and-coatings The models are expected to stimulate progress in a variety of technology areas, from improving the quality of high-speed printing to better understanding of mechanisms behind aging of historic masterpieces. 127593 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:52:00 +0100 Nieuws ERC Consolidator Grants for Martijn Kool and Tzviya Zeev-Ben-Mordehai https://www.uu.nl/en/news/erc-consolidator-grants-for-martijn-kool-and-tzviya-zeev-ben-mordehai Faculty of Science researchers Martijn Kool and Tzviya Zeev Ben Mordehai can conduct research with a research group for five years with the help of the ERC Consolidator Grant. 127247 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0100 Nieuws logo european research council Better understanding of HIV treatment in young children https://www.uu.nl/en/news/better-understanding-of-hiv-treatment-in-young-children With her research, Juliane Schroeter is taking a first step toward better informing clinicians in the timing and choice of alternative treatment strategies for young HIV patients. 124378 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:51:00 +0200 Nieuws Travelling mathematics exhibition visits Utrecht https://www.uu.nl/en/news/travelling-mathematics-exhibition-visits-utrecht Challenge yourself with complex puzzles on large touchscreens, listen to mathematicians from Utrecht University, and learn all about the real-world applications in this often-incomprehensible field. All ages are welcome! 122946 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:45:00 +0200 Nieuws Ieke Moerdijk appointed to honorary chair at UCLouvain https://www.uu.nl/en/news/ieke-moerdijk-appointed-to-honorary-chair-at-uclouvain On 6 September 2022, Utrecht University distinguished professor Ieke Moerdijk received the De La Vallée Poussain chair at the Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain). 123078 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:14:00 +0200 Nieuws Eight NWO Open Competition ENW-XL projects with Utrecht Faculty of Science researchers https://www.uu.nl/en/news/eight-nwo-open-competition-enw-xl-projects-with-utrecht-faculty-of-science-researchers Utrecht Faculty of Science researchers are taking part in eight out of the 21 projects in the ENW-XL Open Competition, one of which as principal investigator. 122031 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:28:00 +0200 Nieuws Can an escape room in the classroom help you with your final exams? https://www.uu.nl/en/news/can-an-escape-room-in-the-classroom-help-you-with-your-final-exams On 12 May, the final exams start. Alice Veldkamp researched escape rooms in education - can an escape room help you pass your final exams? 116817 Thu, 12 May 2022 11:40:00 +0200 Nieuws Making a faster network starts with mathematics https://www.uu.nl/en/news/making-a-faster-network-starts-with-mathematics With her mathematical research on aspects of graph theory, Carla Groenland makes algorithms in digital networks simpler and more efficient. 115388 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:56:00 +0200 Nieuws Support from the Mathematical Institute for students, lecturers and researchers from Ukrainian universities https://www.uu.nl/en/news/support-from-the-mathematical-institute-for-students-lecturers-and-researchers-from-ukrainian Students and academics affected by the war in Ukraine voice out that they would like to continue their work. The Mathematical Institute facilitates this where possible. 114894 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:13:00 +0100 Nieuws Willemien Kets appointed professor of Game Theory https://www.uu.nl/en/news/willemien-kets-appointed-professor-of-game-theory Utrecht University appoints Willemien Kets as Professor of Game Theory per 1 March 2022. Professor Kets will work to further strengthen game theory by combining new elements from mathematics and the social sciences. 114242 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0100 Nieuws New evidence for mysterious cartographic tradition https://www.uu.nl/en/news/new-evidence-for-mysterious-cartographic-tradition Serious doubt has arisen regarding the common belief that the oldest existing maps of the continent of Africa were made by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century. 113101 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:25:00 +0100 Nieuws Complex reputation of ecstasy developed differently on radio than in newspapers https://www.uu.nl/en/news/complex-reputation-of-ecstasy-developed-differently-on-radio-than-in-newspapers On 17 January, Berrie van der Molen will defend his dissertation ‘Talking about XTC: Drug discourse in post-war Dutch newspaper and radio debates’. 112860 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:50:00 +0100 Nieuws Gil Cavalcanti appointed Professor of Generalized Complex Geometry and Mathematical Physics https://www.uu.nl/en/news/gil-cavalcanti-appointed-professor-of-generalized-complex-geometry-and-mathematical-physics As of 1 December, Gil Cavalcanti is appointed as Professor of Generalized Complex Geometry and Mathematical Physics at the Mathematical Institute. 112472 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:10:00 +0100 Nieuws