Biodiversity is one of the greatest challenges of our time! With its location between several nature reserves, Utrecht University can play a crucial role in strengthening biodiversity, not only on campus. Are you curious to know what UU is doing to promote biodiversity?
How does a vet see if a horse is lame? And how good are we actually at it? Using an eye tracker, we try to visualise this and train the new generation of vets even better! Try it yourself during the workshop.
Plants are firmly rooted in one place and may seem to have few options to respond to their surroundings. Are they simply at the mercy of fate? Walk with us through the Botanic Gardens to find out!
Do yo want to climb the highest rock climbing wall in the middle of the Netherlands? Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will learn the basics of climbing and securing, while enjoying the fresh air.
The Rock Garden: its highest point, atop Fort Hoofddijk, is some 12 metres above the fort's moat. In terms of species diversity and surface area, it is one of the largest rock gardens in Europe. Marloes Adamse will tell you all the ins and outs about the history of this part of the garden, which special species can be seen and, of course, we will walk past everything that is flowering at that moment.