Adult audiences
Researchers connect their work to societal issues, and in doing so engage an adult audience with their research. On this page you will find inspiring examples, stories and experiences of public engagement projects with adults.
Studium Generale The public platform for knowledge & reflection of Utrecht University. Organizes public events at the interface of science and society, including lectures, talk shows and movie screenings.
Science Festival In an informal festival setting, researchers, artists and visitors together consider the world of tomorrow and the big questions of today [in Dutch].
Pitch competition Breaking Science A yearly pitch competition for early career researchers to develop their skills and practice in front of a live audience.
Podcast "Tipping the Iceberg" A podcast, by Silja Zimmermann, in which an Indigenous small island community talks about food and the future.
Utrecht Time Machine The app Utrecht Time Machine, developed by Utrecht University, makes Utrecht history come alive.
Interview: research into better social assistence Timo Verlaat, working on his PhD at the Utrecht School of Economics, researched for the Utrecht Council which rules for social assistence work best.
Interview: Effective public dialogue Cathelijne Reincke tells us about her research into how to educate students to become researchers who can reflect with society on the societal meaning of their work.
Interview: Sharing knowledge with migrant mothers Social Sciences researcher Özge Bilgili worked on a project that used scientific knowledge to help migrant mothers adapt to heir new role.
