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- EU funding for Utrecht research projects
How do power relations cause gender inequality and exclusion, and how can we change it? What impact does structural racism have on societies? And what are the living and working conditions of migrants whose right to stay in Europe is unclear? Four Utrecht scientists are able to research these questions thanks to the Horizon Europe programme.
Researching societal issues - Take a look at our dossiers
- Dog benefits from new osteoarthritis treatment
Dogs with osteoarthritis benefit from a new treatment: an injection that delivers a painkiller with a long-term effect, safely and effectively. It's possible that the treatment can also help humans in the future. Marianna Tryfonidou, Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, collaborated with academic partners and companies.
Veterinary Medicine research

Rising above water
Solutions for rising sea levelsEvents
- Dies Natalis 27 March
On Monday 27 March 2023, Utrecht University will celebrate its 387th Dies Natalis, or birthday. The theme of the Dies celebration is The climate crisis - between reflection and action. This is not a festive theme, but we think it is crucial to have a debate about it. After all, the climate is changing - even faster than science predicted - and the consequences are devastating.
More on the programme - Check out the agenda of Studium Generale
- 'See the Future' Conference
Picture this: it is the year 2060. Climate change has changed the earth. We now live with water, and no longer fight it. Sustainability is at the heart of politics. Ecocide is a crime. Speakers at the Pathways to Sustainability Conference 2023 on 4 April reflect on these and many more topics within the theme 'See the Future'. The language of communication is English.
Pathways to Sustainability