The idea that the Netherlands is culturally and socio-economically threatened by newcomers was particularly decisive for the outcome of the Dutch elections, says political scientist Koen Damhuis.
Negative stereotypes of public employees are not representative of what citizens believe, according to research in Canada, USA, The Netherlands and South Korea.
The magazine is a product of interdisciplinary cooperation in Utrecht child and youth research, with contributions from law, economics and governance researchers.
On 27 September, Prof Elisabetta Manunza of Utrecht University Centre for Public Procurement speaks to the Dutch Lower House Committee for Economic Affairs and Climate
Janneke Plantenga received the decoration for her commitment to the socio-economic position of women and her commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
In the report 'Een sluipend proces' (A gradual process) researchers describe the ethical climate in which undermining of amateur football clubs can occur.
For children with physical or financial problems, it can be difficult to join regular sports offers. Johannes Noordstar and Kathrine van den Bogert investigate sports participation.
Call for contributions to the conference ‘Public Governance and Emerging Technologies: Values, Trust, and Compliance by Design’ (11-12 January 2024, Utrecht)
Concrete recommendations for improving culture and policy Belgian federal government regarding possible conflicts of interest in op 'revolving doors' clauses.
Researchers of three universities together with Regulatory Authorities will develop a new vision on regulation and a translation to regulatory practice.
Research by Utrecht University concludes that the social safety of civil servants, political staffers and Members of Parliament is not well safeguarded yet.
As of 1 September 2023, two new Senior Fellows will be appointed by the Executive Board: Dr. Liesbeth Bijlsma (faculty of Science) and Dr. Sebastiaan Steenman (faculty of Law, Economics and Governance).
Intensive agriculture is an important cause of biodiversity loss. Utrecht researchers are currently studying how changes in agricultural practice may turn the tide.
Carina Schott (Utrecht University) and Caroline Fischer (Twente University) define four types of positive behaviours that can result from boredom at work.
The Horizon Europe funded program 'Realising Girls’ and Women’s Inclusion, Representation and Empowerment (RE-WIRING)' will be coordinated by Utrecht University
Joyce Sylvester is Academic Fellow of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance and chair of the State Commission against Discrimination and Racism.
In the report 'Foundations of political trust?' researchers describe the relationship between Dutch government performance and trust in political institutions.
Members of the ADAPT project Paul 't Hart and Arjen Boin recently published their report on the handling of the Corona pandemic by the Municipality of Utrecht: 'Big city, long-lasting crisis: Learning from two years of Utrecht Corona experiences'.
Research by USG and AEF on feasibility and regulatory pressure of Covid-19 support measures also draws conclusions about legislation under normal circumstances.
Mirko Schaefer and Iris Muis of the Utrecht Data School, together with two colleagues, published the article in the book 'New Perspectives in Critical Data Studies'.
In this lecture Lady Minouche Shafik, Director of the London School of Economics, addressed the question what a social contract should look like that better connects with the challenges of the 21st century.
Utrecht University and UMCU Utrecht investigated how parents from low-income families can be supported in organising their children to join a sports club.
The motion by MPs Bouchallikh (GroenLinks) and Dekker-Abdulaziz (D66) to make the use of IAMA mandatory was approved by the Second Chamber (Tweede Kamer).
Citizens can be stimulated to act more positively toward public sector workers, write Gabriela Szydlowski and her colleagues after an experiment in Canada.
Mirko Noordegraaf was consulted on the design of the parliamentary inquiry into the 'toeslagenaffaire' and suspects we will see a different type of inquiry.
Thomas Schillemans advocates ‘stewardship’ in the public sector: assuming that the person who carries out a task is intrinsically motivated to do things right.
Even without the pandemic, it is healthy behaviour to interrupt your working day by working out, say researchers Anne van der Put and Evelien van Leeuwen.
At the request of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations of the Netherlands, Utrecht Data School and Professor of Fundamental Rights Janneke Gerards developed the ‘Impact Assessment Mensenrechten en Algoritmes’ (IAMA).
In her PhD thesis, researcher Marij Swinkels studied which ideas are guiding European political leaders during a border-exceeding crisis, and how these ideas determine whether they can find shared solutions.
In the open access book 'Governing the Pandemic,' researchers offer a unique bird's eye view of the success and failure of crisis management in times of corona.
Onderzoekers USBO advies doen in 'Kwaliteit van Mobiliteit' concrete aanbevelingen voor verbetering van het functioneren van de Algemene Bestuursdienst.
The research report 'Powerful learning networks' for the WODC and the National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism offers ten concrete recommendations.
Governments should reflect on their current social protection policies and analyze whether additional social protection policies are necessary for vulnerable groups in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
Professor Janneke Plantenga has been appointed the first Diversity Dean at Utrecht University. “Diversity needs to become the standard, and we need to get everyone on board for this.”
Paul Adriaanse is the new Director of Continuing Education in the Binnenstadscampus. Adriaanse will work across the borders of faculties, strategic themes and hubs to increase UU education aimed at professionals.
