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- 13 research teams receive a grant
Artificial intelligence, data science, textmining. These are themes reflected in the research proposals submitted to the FAIR Research IT Innovation Fund. Of the twenty-two submissions we received for the first call, thirteen proposals were selected for a grant. The research teams presented their ideas to each other in the Utrecht University Hall.
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- New compounds for iron fortification of foods
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional problems in the world. PhD candidate at Utrecht University Neshat Moslehi has designed compounds that could potentially be used for iron fortification of foods. This would be an efficient and cost-effective approach to overcome iron deficiency.
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- 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.
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- '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.
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