How we are working towards a better world
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Utrecht University reduces the heating
Utrecht University is reducing the temperature in university buildings from 21 to 19 degrees Celsius. The measure contributes to reducing the dependency on Russian gas, as well as to the climate goals of the university. -
Nanoplastics omnipresent in remote surface waters
Over the past few decades, tiny pieces of plastic have found their way to remote places on earth. This is the worrying conclusion drawn by researchers from, among other institutes, Utrecht University in the scientific journal Environmental Research Letters. -
Ukraine: support and information
Utrecht University is committed to supporting those who are directly or indirectly impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We offer information, links, and FAQs for current and prospective students, staff, and refugees. -
Decades of sustainability labels
Utrecht University researchers study and support innovations that can make global supply chains more sustainable. So you can make a more informed choice the next time you find yourself standing in front of a supermarket shelf packed with labels.
Facts and figures
200 Years of Veterinary Medicine education in Utrecht: a special anniversary.
Our students appreciate the many options available within our 161 Master's programmes.
Every year, more than 600 Utrecht PhD candidates obtain their doctorate.
With over 35,000 students we are one of the largest Dutch universities.
Our people
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Charisma Hehakaya
First-generation (PhD) studentBeing first in your family to go to university is not always easy. Thus, additional support for this group is needed. PhD student Charisma Hehakaya shares tips on how universities can support first generation students.
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Frank Miedema
Professor in Open ScienceWith his book Open Science: The Very Idea Prof. Frank Miedema, according to former Minister Jet Bussemaker, punctures the myth of the selfless scientist and succeeds in getting people to look at science from a common sense perspective.
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Tess van Logtestijn
Alumnus and entrepreneurYou have just graduated and have an idea to create real impact. Where do you start? Tess devised an app to keep loved ones informed during intensive medical procedures and now runs the company together with her mother.
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Willemien Kets
Professor of Game TheoryProfessor Kets will work to further strengthen game theory by combining new elements from mathematics and the social sciences. This could allow game theory to provide more realistic models of how people behave.
