/en en Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:43:34 +0200 Thu, 23 Oct 25 12:37:00 +0200 /en/news/the-tomato-of-the-future-may-not-need-a-plant Tomatoes that grow without a plant may sound like science fiction. Yet the idea could profoundly transform our food production, making it more sustainable and resilient. Researchers present their vision of this future today in the journal Trends in Biotechnology. 153163 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:37:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/han-wosten-wins-huibregtsen-prize-2025 Microbiologist Han Wösten has been awarded the prestigious Huibregtsen Prize 2025. The prize recognises Wösten's innovative and fundamental research into new sustainable materials from fungi-based compounds. 153011 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:20:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/new-zeewijzer-shows-voters-political-parties-say-too-little-about-protecting-the-north-sea-and-the By comparing the positions of the fifteen largest political parties, ocean scientists aim to show voters what each party plans for our seas and the ocean. 152816 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /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/in-orangutans-masculine-male-faces-also-draw-the-most-attention “This shows that our attention system has deep evolutionary roots,” says Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� behavioral biologist Tom Roth. 151483 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/how-does-the-zombie-ant-parasite-reprogram-the-biological-clock-of-its-host Joana Dopp recently received an EMBO Fellowship to find out more on exactly how the the zombie ant parasite adjusts its host’s clock. 151237 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/higher-plant-diversity-keeps-small-soil-animals-active-during-droughts The study is the first publication based on data collected in the long-term Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� Biodiversity and Climate Variability Experiment (UU BioCliVE). 151206 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/three-utrecht-university-researchers-receive-open-competition-enw-m-grant M-grants offer researchers the possibility to elaborate creative and risky ideas and to realise scientific innovations. 151082 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/how-the-botanic-gardens-can-help-save-plant-species-on-the-brink-of-extinction The last individual of a Portuguese coastal plant species, extinct in the wild, was thought to be growing at the Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� Botanic Gardens. 150855 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/a-pointless-fashion-trend-chimpanzees-wear-blades-of-grass-in-their-ears-and-rears Edwin van Leeuwen: "This may offer insights into the evolutionary roots of human culture.” 150670 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/anne-rios-appointed-professor-of-microscopy-driven-human-cancer-and-immunotherapy-innovation The research of Rios and her team directly supports the development of new therapies for children with cancer. 150574 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/paulien-hogeweg-elected-as-embo-member Paulien Hogeweg has been elected as a member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). This highly regarded recognition highlights her groundbreaking work on the fundamental principles of biological systems and evolutionary processes. 150498 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/from-farmland-to-jungle-working-together-to-measure-and-save-biodiversity Deep in the lush green heart of Costa Rica, researchers are tackling a major question: how can we restore biodiversity and measure whether our efforts are actually working? “This is way more than just a scientific study.” 150384 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/mushrooms-get-sick-too-but-how-does-their-immune-system-work Erik Beijen explored the immune system of mushrooms for his PhD project. Today, he defends his dissertation. 150104 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/three-open-competition-enw-m-grants-awarded-to-utrecht-university-researchers Three researchers at Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��’s Faculty of Science receive grants of up to €400,000 each from the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The grants are part of NWO’s Open Competition Domain Science-M programme, which aims to initiate new, innovative, and fundamental research projects. 150027 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:36:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/eu15-million-funding-to-combat-lettuce-disease Tackling a plant disease that increasingly threatens lettuce production has moved a major step closer, thanks to a 1.5 million euro funding for a new research project. Biologist Michael Seidl will lead the project, in collaboration other scientists and plant breeding companies. 149779 Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/on-a-journey-through-the-history-of-plant-evolution-in-the-new-evolution-garden The new Evolution garden at the Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� Botanic Gardens will officially open in June. 149634 Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/lecturer-silvia-coolen-tracks-down-insects-on-weekends-to-keep-her-research-going After spending some time working in industry, Silvia Coolen now teaches biology students in Utrecht, where she also studied and earned her PhD. 149193 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/ai-professor-sanne-abeln-predictions-are-improving-but-genuine-understanding-is-only-growing-slowly Abeln offers insights into the latest developments in her field, the use of AI in the life sciences, and expresses concern over reliance on big tech companies. 149134 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/new-plaque-honours-microbiologist-johanna-westerdijk Johanna Westerdijk, the first female professor in the Netherlands, is now honoured with a commemorative plaque celebrating her legacy. The plaque was unveiled at the Cantonspark in Baarn. 149116 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:34:00 +0200 Nieuws