Illegal logging, serious pollution and other forms of large-scale destruction of nature belong in international criminal law and perpetrators should be prosecuted, Cedric Ryngaert and Daan van Uhm believe.
Bringing together chemists and physicists to thoroughly investigate how electrochemical processes work on the smallest scale. That is the goal of ANION.
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.
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.
Distinguished Faculty of Science Professor Albert Heck has been awarded a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant. The 2.5 million Euro grant enables Heck鈥檚 team to develop cutting-edge techniques to gain a fundamentally deeper understanding of our immune system.
Stefan Gaillard and Martijn van der Meer have been listed in the Forbes 30 under 30 list for Science and Healthcare in Europe, in recognition of co-founding the Journal of Trial and Error.
The interdisciplinary PhD event hosted by SHA and S4S was a success with discussions on many relevant questions on how to strive for and do interdisciplinary research.
Children's book author Lotte Stegeman and behavioural biologist Claudia Vinke from Utrecht 木瓜福利影视's Behaviour Clinic for Animals work closely together.
The livestock industry is under major pressure to change. Huge challenges lie ahead: nitrogen, water quality, biodiversity, sustainability, animal health and animal welfare.
The 3Rs Centre Utrecht announces that Professor Thomas Hartung will deliver a keynote presentation at the conference "The 3Rs and NAMs: all-inclusive?"
Through the "Mobility in a Sustainable Future" program, NWO has committed funding for a four-year project exploring how challenges in mobility, energy and housing can be addressed together.
NWO has committed funding for a five-year research project on one of the most complex challenges of our time: scaling digital innovation in a responsible way.
Mensen die wonen in gebieden met een slechte luchtkwaliteit hebben meer kans om corona te krijgen. Ook zijn de klachten erger waardoor er meer mensen overlijden. Dat luchtvervuiling de kans op luchtwegaandoeningen vergroot was al bekend. Onderzoek uit het buitenland toonde al eerder aan dat dit ook voor corona geldt. Nu blijkt dit ook voor Nederland.
In equine medicine, the focus on rehabilitation is growing. Morgan Lashleyand and Fenna Elzinga have both been convinced of the importance of rehabilitation for years.
What diseases are circulating among companion animals in our country? The Veterinary Microbiological Diagnostic Centre (VMDC) provides nationwide monitoring of zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance.
Since September 2022, new classes of veterinary students dive into the professional field at the start of their master鈥檚 training as well, once they have completed their basic internships.