If a computer learns to better understand human emotions, it could in turn teach humans to be more empathetic and mindful of ‘the other’. An end to loneliness, exclusion and other such woes? In his inaugural lecture, Professor Egon van den Broek outlined a future in which ‘sensitive machines’ bring humans closer together.
Navigating the world of physics as a woman can be challenging. The conference aims to highlight the strength and diversity of women in physics by connecting women, showcasing role models, and discussing gender inequality.
A multidisciplinary research team led by professor Sanne Abeln has used AI technology to discover the importance of major changes in the DNA of cancer cells.
Newly appointed Professor of Inclusive AI Cultures Payal Arora explains why it is inevitable to look at the Global South when looking at AI and digital cultures.
By modifying and boosting lab equipment, a team of chemists are able to measure individual molecules with unprecedented precision. Their massive resolution upgrading will benefit the fabrication of vaccines and molecular vectors used in gene therapy.
Every month, Emeritus Professor of University History Leen Dorsman describes something you must know about Utrecht University’s long history. This time: professors’ salaries.