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For students looking for an extra challenge in addition to their Master's, there are several options. 

Doing Gender Lecture Series

What is the state-of-the-art definition of gender? How do contemporary scholars and activists utilize this definition? The Doing Gender lectures stress the importance of doing gender work combined with an active involvement in the practice of gender theory and research. Key to the lectures is a hands-on approach to gender issues, in the sense of social and political engagement with new forms of gender inequalities that are taking shape in the world today.

The lecture series provides a stage for new generations of gender theorists and practitioners and for perspectives that innovate the field and do gender in new ways. Previous speakers include , Bracha Ettinger, Griselda Pollock, Femke Halsema, , and .

NOG National Research Day

The (NOG) hosts the annual dedicated to the cutting-edge work of researchers of Dutch universities in the field of gender, ethnicity, sexuality and diversity. By applying for the call of papers, you may be selected to present your work on this day and gain feedback from relevant women’s, gender and postcolonial studies scholars as well as your peers.

Postcolonial Studies Initiative

The (PCI) at Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ is intended as a platform for research into postcolonial issues, specifically focused on their application within Europe. The PCI organises activities such as lectures, film series, Master classes, and seminars, striving for greater interaction with society at large. As such, it brings together a number of researchers from diverse areas and disciplines, both from Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ and from other universities in the Netherlands as well as from international partner universities.

Honouring your curiosity

Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ offers several honours programmes for students looking for an extra avenue to nurture their curiosity and foster their personal development. Honours education is followed on top of your regular Master’s programme. The UU Honours College offers 4 university-wide honours programmes.

ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ-wide honours programmes

In these interdisciplinary programmes, you can let your diverse interests run wild as you work on varying social and academic issues together with students from other disciplines. By analysing issues from different perspectives, you’ll learn how to navigate complex societal issues through a broader lens.

In an increasingly interconnected world, learning how to work with people from different fields is a vital skill. After completing these honours programmes you will receive an honours certificate during a festive ceremony. The following programmes are offered: 

For more information on honours education at the UU, go to the  webpage, the honours , or email us at honourscollege@uu.nl.