Alumni newsletter - August 2023
The Alumni Office of Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 does everything possible to keep you, our alumnus, involved in everything that happens in our community. We do this not only through this newsletter, but also through social media. You can follow us on , and (Twitter) and there are several LinkedIn groups you can join as a UU alumnus, such as the and .
I am glad that in this newsletter we can share many fun news with you. For example, did you already know that excessive mail use can be a source of stress? And that citizens play an important role in the innovation process? And of course, there are plenty of fun activities for alumni to attend this fall, including Utrecht Science Week and the Betweter Festival.
Happy reading!
Maike van 't Laar
Online Marketeer Alumni Office
How long can you wait for an e-mail reply?
Many people use email for work. This is convenient, but also a source of stress. Email can constantly distract you from other work and interfere with your free time. And that while in many sectors, such as health care, the workload is already so high. Researchers at Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 have devised and tested a number of simple solutions with health care workers. A few adjustments can change a lot, they say, and that need not be at the expense of autonomy. One of the solutions is to only send e-mails to one person, instead of including everyone in the CC.
Become a Friend of the Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 Fund
Would you like to stay involved in and contribute to the growth and prosperity of the university community? Then become a Friend of the Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 Fund. As a Friend you contribute to grants and prizes for researchers and students. You will receive a Friend card that allows you to make use of all kinds of advantages and discounts.
The hospital of the future, sustainable innovation and the outdoors
Do you want to know more about the future of healthcare? Come to UMC Utrecht on Monday evening, October 2, for a tour of fascinating innovations that will influence patient care in the future. This is part of the extensive program of the Utrecht Science Week. Also recommended: Prof. Dr. Bert Weckhuysen's lecture on the latest developments in sustainable living on Friday, Oct. 6. Do you want to actively participate in sustainable and social solutions to the nitrogen problem? Then the talk on the (alleged) gap between city and countryside on Thursday, Oct. 5 is for you!
The unexpected sources of innovation
'If nobody else is going to invent a dishwashing machine, I'll do it myself' said Josephine Cochran, who invented the dishwasher because she wanted to protect her china from rough dishwashers. It was exactly this kind of "unexpected sources of innovation" that Max Mulhuijzen researched. Recent examples show how important the role of citizens is as a source of innovation. According to Mulhuijzen, this needs more attention and support. Mulhuijzen received his doctorate from Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 on July 7, 2023. Among other things, he conducted research on the means and motivations that lead to the development and dissemination of innovations by citizens.
Calendar
| September 4 | Opening Academic Year: Public Engagement (livestream) |
| September 29 | |
| September 28 - October 8 | |
| October 10 |
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