Our past events
2024
e-CHEMS Tutorial: 'Molecular catalytic reduction of CO2 up to 12 electrons'
In the series of e-CHEMS Lectures, experts in the field of electrochemistry are invited to give a guest lecture in Utrecht. Prof. Marc Robert from Sorbonne Université was invited for a lecture on 'Molecular catalytic reduction of CO2 up to 12 electrons'.
A recording of the lecture will be available soon.
Pathways to Change: Academic Engagement on Sustainability
In one of the authentic rooms in Sonnenborgh, the KlimaatLab, U-Talent and Tipping Points Ahead presented their outreach activities during a lunch meeting organized by SEE and S4S.
Bridging Boundaries: Exploring Interdisciplinary PhD Paths
The interdisciplinary PhD event hosted by SHA and S4S was a success with discussions on many relevant questions on how to strive for and do interdisciplinary research.
Navigating Nitrogen
In the S4S Café on nitrogen, experts from the RIVM and UU introduced the audience into the 'science behind' the nitrogen challenges.
e-CHEMS Tutorial: 'How to understand rates of electrocatalytic reactions'
e-CHEMS welcomed prof. Marc Koper to discuss the (kinetic) modeling of electrochemical and electrocatalytic reactions in relation to experimental data.
A recording of the lecture will be available soon.
2023
50 Shades of Solar Radiation Modification – towards a nuanced, interdisciplinary perspective on SRM research
Solar Radiation Management (SRM) has emerged as a focal point of both hope and contention. This two-day workshop brought together diverse researchers for constructive dialogue on this topic.
Second Annual Electrochemistry Symposium
The Electrochemistry Hub for Energy Materials and Sustainability (e-CHEMS) held its second succesful annual symposium on November 2nd, 2023, at Utrecht University.
Structures of Strength: Hidden Similarities in Porous Materials
The recent S4S Café explored how seemingly different fields, from geological formations to healthcare, are connected through porous materials, fostering collaboration and sustainability solutions.
Wildlife Conservation in Tropical Forests: Are We On The Right Track?
This symposium, supported by the S4S Community Building Fund, brought together a diverse audience consisting of representatives from various NGOs, scientists and students. The event aimed to address pressing issues in tropical forest wildlife conservation and evaluate progress.
How can the Dutch keep their feet dry?
During the Science Café, jointly organized by S4S and Water, Climate and Future Deltas, the Netherlands' position and trajectory in relation to sea level rise was discussed and the details and predictions of sea level rise and how we may cope with or delay this were explored.
Building Sustainable Smart Cities with the Power of AI
The Grand Café of the Vening Meinesz building hosted a joint event where four speakers discussed the challenges and opportunities of incorporating sustainable AI in urban development and management.
The pathways beyond plastic waste
The latest scientific advancements in new types of plastics, recycling of plastics, Life Cycle Analysis of plastics and plastics in the ocean: these topics were at the Science for Sustainability Café on plastic waste.
2022
Call for interdisciplinary research projects
At the Science for Sustainability (S4S) Café on 16 November, the second Call for Proposals of the S4S Graduate Programme was presented. This new round of the program will allow four outstanding students to pursue interdisciplinary PhD projects within the Faculty of Science.
The e-CHEMS & S4S Symposium
A recap of the first symposium organized by the ElectroChemistry Hub for Energy Materials & Sustainability (e-CHEMS) and Science for Sustainability (S4S).
Science for Sustainability kick-off: ‘One plus one makes more than two’
On Thursday, March 24 2022, the Marinus Ruppert Building filled up with researchers, students, and support staff from all over the natural sciences interested in sustainability issues at the kick-off of the Science for Sustainability community,