It is hardly surprising that the theme of ‘freedom’ plays a role in history and philosophy – but what about in linguistics? We asked Hielke Vriesendorp.
Dutch civil servants increasingly appear to be speaking out against the policies of the governments they work for. What does this mean for the freedom of citizens?
Every month, Emeritus Professor of University History Leen Dorsman describes something you must know about Utrecht University’s long history. This time: Utrecht University during World War II.
In the free Contemporary Palestinian History, you will deepen your understanding of Palestinian history and the development of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Ingrid Robeyns has brought together a wide range of political philosophers to advance the debate on how to make analytical political philosophy more inclusive.
Christian Lange delves into the role of the senses in Islam. “Smell plays a surprisingly significant role in religious and non-religious areas of Islamic culture.”
Hiske Arts, campaign lead at Fossil Free NL, is the Alumnus of the Year 2024. She fights greenwashing and challenges the financial systems fuelling the climate emergency.
In BBC Sounds, Dieuwke van der Poel talks about Suster Bertken (1426-1514) and her discovery that some of her poems were likely sung. Now, they can be heard once again.
Every month, Emeritus Professor of University History Leen Dorsman describes something you must know about Utrecht University’s long history. This time: the rector magnificus.
Students researched the stories of students and a professor who died during the Second World War. Memorial stones have now been placed in their honour.
These are Marianne Helena Blazer, Jacob Johannes Bol, Jacob van Gelderen, Cornelis van Lier, and Henny Mimi de Vries, for whom a Stolperstein has been placed today.
