In his inaugural lecture on 11 March, professor Ralph Meulenbroeks outlined what is needed to strengthen scientific literacy among young people.

PhD Defense: Respiratory syncytial virus prevention for all infants Considerations for implementation of maternal vaccination or infant immunisation in the Netherlands ...

On small, uninhabited islands – where there are few other sources of food – bird droppings can have a major impact on plant growth.

This dissertation, titled “When everything is falling on you: working carers capabilities to reconcile care and employment,” examines how long-term care (LTC) systems and flexible working arrangements ...

Researchers at Utrecht University have quantitatively mapped the three-dimensional structure of photonic supraparticles for the first time. Until now, researchers could only examine the outer surface ...

Insurance against climate risks, research from U.S.E. shows. Production strategies are adapted, there is less risky migration and more children are able to go to school.

Good lecturers deserve recognition. During the OnderwijsFestival on 5 March, the winners of the UU Teacher Awards 2026 were announced. Marijke de Belder took home the title of Outstanding Teacher of ...

The team of researchers compared the occurrence of aggressive behaviours in 22 zoo-housed groups of chimpanzees and bonobos. While no difference was found in overall aggression, the team did find that ...

NS is deploying a new AI-based method to plan trains at shunting yards. Thanks to this approach, NS can respond more quickly and effectively to unexpected changes or disruptions in the timetable. The ...

Medication after weight-loss surgery: what changes and why it matters Weight-loss surgery, also called metabolic and bariatric surgery, is increasingly used to treat severe obesity and improve ...

Join us for karaoke at the Parnassos Cultural Café. Pick your favourite song and sing your heart out. Solo, duet, girl or boy band – anything goes. Karaoke nights are free, so bring your housemates ...

In chemistry, we make and discover things nobody's made or discovered before. We use our skills to manage cool reactions to seek answers to today's great challenges in sustainability, nanomaterials, ...