Nieuws https://www.uu.nl/en en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:03:57 +0200 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:08:00 +0200 Science & Fiction film series: Europe challenged https://www.uu.nl/en/news/science-fiction-film-series-europe-challenged On four evenings in May and June 2024, Louis Hartlooper Complex and USG will screen four movies that will make you reflect on the challenges for Europe. 139655 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:08:00 +0200 Nieuws The future of democracy's unwritten rules https://www.uu.nl/en/news/the-future-of-democracys-unwritten-rules Mark Bovens elaborates the importance of the unwritten rules to uphold democracy. He gives this speech at the 388th anniversary of Utrecht University on the future of democracy on March 26th 2024. 139035 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Gravitation grant for multidisciplinary team to investigate adaptability of societies in crises https://www.uu.nl/en/news/gravitation-grant-for-multidisciplinary-team-to-investigate-adaptability-of-societies-in-crises Under the name Adapt!, an interuniversity team of researchers will research the cultural, social, and policy capacities needed to deal with crises. 138957 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0100 Nieuws More working hours for part-timers https://www.uu.nl/en/news/more-working-hours-for-part-timers A consortium of organisations aims to find ways to get part-timers to work more hours. The National Growth Fund has already promised 30 million euros 133121 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:56:00 +0100 Nieuws Cooperative First Divison and Utrecht University to collaborate on CSR Policy https://www.uu.nl/en/news/cooperative-first-divison-and-utrecht-university-to-collaborate-on-csr-policy The Coöperatie Eerste Divisie (Cooperative First Division, CED) in soccer and the Utrecht University School of Governance (USG) concluded a three-year collaboration. 138806 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:01:00 +0100 Nieuws The use of clients' experiential knowledge in mental health care https://www.uu.nl/en/news/the-use-of-clients-experiential-knowledge-in-mental-health-care PhD research by Aukje Leemeijer into the use of experimental knowledge by mental health care professionals - and what can be improved in these practices. 138294 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:57:00 +0100 Nieuws Operational management of National Police requires attention for learning together https://www.uu.nl/en/news/operational-management-of-national-police-requires-attention-for-learning-together Research of USG consultancy into development self-learning operational-management organisation of the National Police. 138801 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Utrecht University students win KHMW Jan Brouwer Thesis Prizes 2024 https://www.uu.nl/en/news/utrecht-university-students-win-khmw-jan-brouwer-thesis-prizes-2024 Oana Ciuraru (a former student of Dutch Literature and Culture) and Tara Tankink (Public Administration and Organisational Science) win a Jan Brouwer Thesis Award. 137824 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:51:00 +0100 Nieuws Climate crisis requires new forms of governance https://www.uu.nl/en/opinion/climate-crisis-requires-new-forms-of-governance Over 30 Public Administration experts from Dutch universities call on politicians to tackle the climate crisis soundly and sustainably. 138323 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Critical pension fund accountability bodies can improve involvement constituency https://www.uu.nl/en/news/critical-pension-fund-accountability-bodies-can-improve-involvement-constituency Pension fund accountability bodies perform satisfactorily but should improvem on diversity, the advisory role and agenda setting. 137712 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:17:00 +0100 Nieuws Collaborating on impact, participation and community with SVO De Dreef https://www.uu.nl/en/news/collaborating-on-impact-participation-and-community-with-svo-de-dreef Utrecht University and soccer club SVO De Dreef have formalised their collaboration in the Team and Community Building project (with FC Utrecht) in a agreement. 137717 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Leadership in Sport – new education programme for CSR managers https://www.uu.nl/en/news/leadership-in-sport-new-education-programme-for-csr-managers Utrecht University and Eredivisie CV jointly launched a training programme focused on the social role of professional football organisations. 136960 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:49:00 +0100 Nieuws New USG books https://www.uu.nl/en/news/new-usg-books Now available and edited by USG scholars: 'Business Storytelling' and Postcolonialism' and '(In)visible European Government'. 136702 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:46:00 +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 Nativism key explanation for PVV's electoral success https://www.uu.nl/en/news/nativism-key-explanation-for-pvvs-electoral-success The idea that the Netherlands is culturally and socio-economically threatened by newcomers was particularly decisive for the outcome of the Dutch elections, says political scientist Koen Damhuis. 135889 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:28:00 +0100 Nieuws Marian Thunnissen appointed as endowed professor Lifelong Learning with and within Higher Education https://www.uu.nl/en/news/marian-thunnissen-appointed-as-endowed-professor-lifelong-learning-with-and-within-higher-education From 1 January 2024, Marian Thunnissen is appointed as endowed professor of Lifelong Learning with and within Higher Education at Utrecht University. 135036 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Citizens more positive about public employees than stereotypes suggest https://www.uu.nl/en/news/citizens-more-positive-about-public-employees-than-stereotypes-suggest Negative stereotypes of public employees are not representative of what citizens believe, according to research in Canada, USA, The Netherlands and South Korea. 134818 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +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