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Speech from the throne not simpler, but more complex than in previous years
This year's speech from the throne was complexly worded once again, analysis by linguists Leo Lentz and Henk Pander Maat shows. It contained many complicated and unfamiliar words, phrases, and constructions.
This year's speech from the throne was complexly worded once again, analysis by linguists Leo Lentz and Henk Pander Maat shows. It contained many complicated and unfamiliar words, phrases, and constructions.
No more disposable cups at UU
Utrecht University has decided to remove disposable cups from all coffee machines from 1 November. Specifically, this means that disposable cups will no longer come out of the coffee machines in the university's buildings.
Utrecht University has decided to remove disposable cups from all coffee machines from 1 November. Specifically, this means that disposable cups will no longer come out of the coffee machines in the university's buildings.
Four excellent students design unique sustainability research
Making solar cells more efficient, and developing sustainable insecticides with a zombie-making fungus: as of September, a second group of PhD candidates will start their research funded by the Science for Sustainability community at Utrecht University.
Making solar cells more efficient, and developing sustainable insecticides with a zombie-making fungus: as of September, a second group of PhD candidates will start their research funded by the Science for Sustainability community at Utrecht University.
Undermining in amateur football: a gradual process
Amateur football clubs are vulnerable to (criminal) interference. The influence of, say, a major sponsor can be undermining if this sponsor makes certain demands, or if the club is too dependent on that one sponsor.
Amateur football clubs are vulnerable to (criminal) interference. The influence of, say, a major sponsor can be undermining if this sponsor makes certain demands, or if the club is too dependent on that one sponsor.
Renewed Utrecht University Museum reopens after three years
Wednesday 6 September sees the University Museum Utrecht - UMU open to the public again. 'The new UMU is the museum for everyone who is curious,' says director Femke den Boer.
Wednesday 6 September sees the University Museum Utrecht - UMU open to the public again. 'The new UMU is the museum for everyone who is curious,' says director Femke den Boer.
22 Utrecht-based researchers receive Veni grant
Twenty-two promising, young Utrecht researchers will receive a Veni grant of up to 280,000 euros from the Dutch Research Council (DRC).
Twenty-two promising, young Utrecht researchers will receive a Veni grant of up to 280,000 euros from the Dutch Research Council (DRC).
23 Utrecht-based researchers receive Veni grant
Twenty-three promising, young Utrecht researchers will receive a Veni grant of up to 280,000 euros from the Dutch Research Council (DRC).
Twenty-three promising, young Utrecht researchers will receive a Veni grant of up to 280,000 euros from the Dutch Research Council (DRC).
What is version control and what are the benefits of it for you
This is the second blog in the series Simple steps towards FAIR code and software . In this blog, Stefano Rapisarda tells you why version control is so important and how you benefit from it.
This is the second blog in the series Simple steps towards FAIR code and software . In this blog, Stefano Rapisarda tells you why version control is so important and how you benefit from it.
New mural pays tribute to ophthalmologist F.C. Donders
Only those with serious eye problems would overlook Utrecht's newest tribute to ophthalmologist Franciscus Cornelis Donders.
Only those with serious eye problems would overlook Utrecht's newest tribute to ophthalmologist Franciscus Cornelis Donders.
A second life for solar panels with glass defects
A common complaint is that a solar panel with broken glass is ready for the scrap heap. However, Mathijs Tas, a recent graduate from Utrecht University, has shown that there is another way: such damage can indeed be repaired while maintaining the energy performance of the panel.
A common complaint is that a solar panel with broken glass is ready for the scrap heap. However, Mathijs Tas, a recent graduate from Utrecht University, has shown that there is another way: such damage can indeed be repaired while maintaining the energy performance of the panel.
2023 Student Award nominees announced
Utrecht University is proud of its students who achieve something remarkable, either as part of their studies or elsewhere in their lives.
Utrecht University is proud of its students who achieve something remarkable, either as part of their studies or elsewhere in their lives.
From PhD research to cancer treatment: Lucas Czentner is going for it
By starting a company, PhD candidate Lucas Czentner has taken an important step towards realizing clinical trials of a new cancer treatment.
By starting a company, PhD candidate Lucas Czentner has taken an important step towards realizing clinical trials of a new cancer treatment.
From PhD research to cancer treatment: Lucas Czentner does it all
By starting a company, PhD candidate Lucas Czentner makes great strides towards realising clinical trials of a new cancer treatment.
By starting a company, PhD candidate Lucas Czentner makes great strides towards realising clinical trials of a new cancer treatment.
DRC grants for twelve Utrecht-based researchers
Twelve researchers affiliated with Utrecht University receive funding from DRC's Open Competition SSH XS programme.
Twelve researchers affiliated with Utrecht University receive funding from DRC's Open Competition SSH XS programme.
Thirteen Utrecht-based researchers receive Vidi grant
The Dutch Research Council has awarded thirteen experienced, Utrecht-based researchers a Vidi grant worth 800,000 euros.
The Dutch Research Council has awarded thirteen experienced, Utrecht-based researchers a Vidi grant worth 800,000 euros.
ReumaNederland gives half a million for research into vaccine against inflammatory rheumatism
ReumaNederland is providing ¤500,000 for long-term follow-up research into a vaccine against inflammatory rheumatism.
ReumaNederland is providing ¤500,000 for long-term follow-up research into a vaccine against inflammatory rheumatism.
Geology of the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes: Earth science meets cycling
The Grand Départ is scheduled for 1 July, but the preparations for this year's Tour de France started more than 400 million years ago, when the rocks of the Central Massif and the Vosges Mountains were formed.
The Grand Départ is scheduled for 1 July, but the preparations for this year's Tour de France started more than 400 million years ago, when the rocks of the Central Massif and the Vosges Mountains were formed.
’From the first day on, I always felt welcome here.’
Trainee Ahmad and supervisor Laurens share their experiences with the Incluusion Traineeship: a program for status holders to gain relevant work experience at Utrecht University. Ahmad started his traineeship at the University Library, where Laurens had already been working for years.
Trainee Ahmad and supervisor Laurens share their experiences with the Incluusion Traineeship: a program for status holders to gain relevant work experience at Utrecht University. Ahmad started his traineeship at the University Library, where Laurens had already been working for years.
Which license should you add to your software to make it FAIR?
This is the first blog in the series Simple steps towards FAIR code and software . One of the most asked questions by researchers to RDM Support regarding the publication of code or software is: Which license should I add to my software to make it FAIR?
This is the first blog in the series Simple steps towards FAIR code and software . One of the most asked questions by researchers to RDM Support regarding the publication of code or software is: Which license should I add to my software to make it FAIR?
The recovered music that told the story of Dutch revolutionaries over 200 years ago
Around 1800, political and social unrest swept through Western Europe. The Netherlands, or more correctly, the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, was also the scene of civil war and coups.
Around 1800, political and social unrest swept through Western Europe. The Netherlands, or more correctly, the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, was also the scene of civil war and coups.
The recovered music that tells the 200 year old story of Dutch revolutionaries
Around 1800, political and social unrest swept through Europe. The Netherlands, or more correctly, the Dutch Republic, also was the scene of civil conflict and political coups.
Around 1800, political and social unrest swept through Europe. The Netherlands, or more correctly, the Dutch Republic, also was the scene of civil conflict and political coups.
Architecture - Today
Greix-Decline in apartment prices mainly affects existing stock, new construction prices relatively stable
Greix-Decline in apartment prices mainly affects existing stock, new construction prices relatively stable

Health - Today
The informative talks 'Science and Beers' are back within the framework of the Mediterranean Researchers' Night
The informative talks 'Science and Beers' are back within the framework of the Mediterranean Researchers' Night
Innovation - Sep 21
University of Glasgow lends support to new UK-government funded connectivity projects
University of Glasgow lends support to new UK-government funded connectivity projects
Health - Sep 21
La Nau hosts the awards ceremony for the FisioCómic2023 university contest, on physiological processes
La Nau hosts the awards ceremony for the FisioCómic2023 university contest, on physiological processes
Health - Sep 21
David Cameron visits new centre of excellence for UCL Neuroscience to mark World Alzheimer's Day
David Cameron visits new centre of excellence for UCL Neuroscience to mark World Alzheimer's Day

Life Sciences - Sep 21
Rosario Gil: 'In Valencia we are developing a system to fight the plague of the tiger mosquito with the Wolbachia bacteria'
Rosario Gil: 'In Valencia we are developing a system to fight the plague of the tiger mosquito with the Wolbachia bacteria'
Life Sciences - Sep 21
World Alzheimer's Day: How UCL academics are spearheading the fight against Alzheimer's disease
World Alzheimer's Day: How UCL academics are spearheading the fight against Alzheimer's disease