Researchers of USG and Fontys University of Applied Science Eindhoven analysed the diversity in municipal ethical committees in the field of technological developments.
Last Thursday Adapt! was launched. “By linking research with practice, we are developing practical solutions,” says key initiator and Director Beatrice de Graaf.
Kathrine van den Bogert investigated the societal impact of soccer association SVO De Dreef in Utrecht Overvecht - a living room for the neighbourhood.
The research focus area Sport & Society concludes with a special, digital magazine. But this is certainly not the end of Sport & Society as a theme in research and education.
Professor of Public Administration Mark Bovens will retire with effect from 1 December 2024. On 29 November, he will give a farewell lecture entitled 'Education as a new pillarisation'.
The Oxford Handbook of Dutch Politics is a comprehensive overview of all aspects of Dutch politics. It was presented to the prime-minister of The Netherlands, Dick Schoof.
Researchers of USG conducted exploratory research project into the relationship between various, digital applications and retaining professionals in the healthcare sector.
The collaboration encompasses the development, professionalisation and monitoring of the social policies of professional football organisations within the Dutch Premier League.
Paul ’t Hart would like to set up a national data infrastructure for the quality of government and an empowerment programme for young first-generation academics.
In this first episode of the Science and Society talk show, Liesbeth Sterck, Marcel Boogers and Jacqueline Tellinga reflect on the functioning of democracy in different contexts and explore new ways of governance.
PhD students from Utrecht University are investigating what administrative and legal options are available to comply with the Water Framework Directive.
Scott Douglas, Associate Professor of Public Management at the Utrecht University School of Governance, becomes the new permanent member of the Dutch Safety Board.
Paul ’t Hart, professor of Public administration and member of the Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy, receives the award for his work in knowledge utilization.
Seed funding has been awarded to an EWUU Preventive Health project to learn how professionals and public servants can better assist the socioeconomically vulnerable.
A multidisciplinary team of UU researchers investigated the screening, data-extraction and examination of smartphones of asylum seekers at the start of the asylum procedure.
'Talent Management in Higher Education' by Thunnissen and Boselie (eds.) presents an overview of empirical research and an integrated model to address TM in practice.
On four evenings in May and June 2024, Louis Hartlooper Complex and USG will screen four movies that will make you reflect on the challenges for Europe.
Mark Bovens elaborates the importance of the unwritten rules to uphold democracy. He gives this speech at the 388th anniversary of Utrecht University on the future of democracy on March 26th 2024.
The Coöperatie Eerste Divisie (Cooperative First Division, CED) in soccer and the Utrecht University School of Governance (USG) concluded a three-year collaboration.
PhD research by Aukje Leemeijer into the use of experimental knowledge by mental health care professionals - and what can be improved in these practices.
Oana Ciuraru (a former student of Dutch Literature and Culture) and Tara Tankink (Public Administration and Organisational Science) win a Jan Brouwer Thesis Award.
Utrecht University and soccer club SVO De Dreef have formalised their collaboration in the Team and Community Building project (with FC Utrecht) in a agreement.
Jasmijn van Harten, Jantien van Berkel, Janna Besamusca and Joop Schippers (all Utrecht University) are leading a part in the 'Autisme works' research.
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).
Collaboration with other sectors such as agriculture and spatial planning must be strengthened in order to achieve the objectives of the Water Framework Directive.
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.
