As part of her fellowship History of Utrecht University Daniëlle de Kurver dived into the archives of professor of botany Friedrich Went (1863-1935) in the university library last winter.
A fellowship and seed money is available for studying the role of the university in society, both in the city and region of Utrecht and in the wider world.
In collaboration with external partners, Utrecht University Library has digitised the Waterstaatskaart (‘Water Management Map’) and made it accessible online.
Celtic scholar Maartje Draak received a postcard from author J.R.R. Tolkien. An interesting article has been published about this postcard and the famous Hobbit dinner.
Whether you have read Birnam Wood or not, you can participate in all our activities in October. Come to Night at the Library, take a walk in the Botanic Gardens, read in silence, and write during a creative workshop by Parnassos.
Marco van Egmond, curator of maps and atlases at the university library, has been interviewed by various media outlets in recent days in response to developments surrounding the world map and the representation of Africa.
