Two different worlds coming together

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, researchers from Utrecht University go to elementary school classrooms in Utrecht. Pupils of group 6, 7 and 8 prepared for the arrival of a research duo with the help of teaching materials. During Meet the Professor, they finally get the chance to meet the research duo and ask them everything. In this way, Utrecht University introduces students to science and research to reduce the distance between the university and society.

You don't do research alone!

Because we find it important to give children as realistic an image as possible of science and who can be a scientist, we are working with duos this year. After all, you don't do research alone! A professor therefore brings along a PhD student or a colleague who contributes directly or indirectly to the research in another way. 

It’s great to see the children's enthusiasm and how much attention the professor pays them. It’s two different worlds coming together.