/en en Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:53:33 +0200 Mon, 15 Sep 25 15:04:00 +0200 /en/news/biologist-jason-gardiner-secures-eu1-million-grant-to-study-how-flowers-make-patterns A new project aims to build fundamental knowledge about flower pigmentation, with real-world applications. This may help breeders create more stable flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The grant is awarded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). 152123 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:04:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/over-45-million-euros-for-sustainable-chemical-industry-with-green-hydrogen This large research programme, which brings together Dutch universities, research institutes and industrial companies, aims to make fuels and materials from industrial waste gases and CO2 using sustainable energy and hydrogen. 150928 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/3rs-centre-utrecht-launches-the-basement-membrane-extract-free-database Launch of Basement Membrane Extract (BME)-free database, hosted by 3Rs Centre Utrecht. 148687 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:45:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/green-walls-can-combat-urban-heat-and-help-biodiversity Plant-covered facades can help cool cities and boost biodiversity, a new study now confirms. The study systematically compares these ‘green walls’ with bare walls and natural cliffs. “Green walls can be much more than just a decorative trend.” 146669 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/recap-of-breakout-session-the-science-behind-your-future-home Have a look at the visual summary of the breakout session 'The Science behind your Future Home' made by Jochem Galama. 145736 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:29:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/new-recycling-techniques-aim-to-give-colorants-a-second-life Over the next five years, Bert Weckhuysen will be working together with industry partners to investigate how colorants from plastic bottles can be recycled. 145607 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/off-the-beaten-track-to-make-plastic-industry-fully-circular To make the plastic industry circular, we need innovative recycling technologies that yield a higher quality product. An interdisciplinary consortium of academic and industrial partners recently received funding to help achieve this. 145099 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/small-molecules-regulate-how-fast-plant-leaves-age Potentially, simply spraying such molecules on a field could delay the agriculturally undesired effects of aging in crop plants. 144331 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/recap-s4s-cafe-energy-storage The recent Science for Sustainability Café explored the challenges and potential solutions for hydrogen energy storage, fuel cells, and decarbonizing the power system. 144326 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:25:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/background/the-future-of-green-hydrogen-is-a-wicked-challenge Peter Dung, a physicist, recently began a new role at Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��. In this position, he won’t perform academic research, but focus on developing methods to facilitate dialogue among key players in the rapidly expanding green hydrogen industry. 143994 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:04:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/secure-your-spot-at-the-pathways-to-sustainability-conference At our conference on 28 November 2024 we offer you a diversity of voices, experiences and pathways to help understanding and create a sustainable and just HOME for all. 143325 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:50:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/two-utrecht-projects-received-funding-within-national-growth-fund-programme-circular-plastics-nl Six million euros were divided over ten projects in total, and all studies will last five years. 141839 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:52:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/publicatie/can-a-computer-chip-have-zero-energy-loss-in-158-dimensions Fractals made out of bismuth can conduct electricity, without losing energy. 141688 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/submit-a-project-for-the-pathways-to-sustainability-award-2024 PtS launched a special Award for those research projects combining the strengths of Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� research with the agendas of external stakeholders for the benefit of a sustainable future for all. Submit a project now! 140745 Thu, 23 May 2024 10:19:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/roadmap-to-a-carbon-neutral-refinery-by-2050 In a highly visionary Nature article, two chemists from Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� present a roadmap in which oil refineries could be reinvented to be completely fossil-free. Processes will be electrified if possible, and raw materials will change to CO2, agricultural and municipal waste. 140308 Wed, 08 May 2024 17:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/first-experimental-proof-for-brain-like-computer-with-water-and-salt Theoretical physicists at Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��, together with experimental physicists at Sogang ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� in South Korea, have succeeded in building an artificial synapse with water and salt. 139943 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:08:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/pathways-to-change-academic-engagement-on-sustainability Short account of a Pathways to Sustainability meeting held at Sonnenborgh Observatory, with several project pitches about increasing your impact as an academic. 139632 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:02:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/the-energy-transition-under-the-nanoscope-gravitation-funding-for-anion-project Bringing together chemists and physicists to thoroughly investigate how electrochemical processes work on the smallest scale. That is the goal of ANION. 139581 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:58:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/erc-advanced-grants-for-four-utrecht-researchers Professors Albert Heck, Petra de Jongh (both Science), Jos Malda (Veterinary Medicine / UMC Utrecht) and Walter Immerzeel (Geosciences) will each receive a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant. 139558 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/erc-advanced-grant-for-conversion-of-co2-to-fuels Professor Petra de Jongh will conduct fundamental research into the operation of catalysts. This could lead to accelerating the energy transition, for example by developing catalysts for the efficient conversion of CO2 and hydrogen into sustainable fuels. 139576 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:21:00 +0200 Nieuws