The Utrecht University Centre for Global Challenges (UGlobe) is a centre for research, education and impact addressing major global issues. We do this by encouraging a global perspective at Utrecht University, and through close collaboration with societal partners from around the world. Our collaborations involve ambitious experimental flagship projects that integrate research, education and impact.
Open CitiesThe Open Cities project aims to contribute to making cities more open and equal places around the world. On the level of the city, we encounter intersection of various socio-economic, ecological and spatial challenges.
- This is how we work on global challenges
Global Education LabThe Global Education Lab flagship partners with societal partners from around the world to address inequalities in education globally. We collaborate closely with Utrecht University’s Dynamics of Youth strategic theme.
Contesting GovernanceThis platform brings together researchers from across Utrecht University who share a profound interest in the critical and interdisciplinary exploration of themes at the crossroads of governance, institutions, human rights, conflict and security.
Navigating Deep TransitionsUnder the general theme ‘Navigating Deep Transitions', a team of researchers and support staff is investigating how research and innovation practices can contribute to transformative system change.
Just TransitionsClimate change is not purely a technical and environmental issue. It is just as much a social and economic challenge. As the world seeks to address climate change and transition to new ways of life, there is an increasing demand for what is called a ‘just transition’.
