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Music and computer science are the two passions of Anja Volk. By connecting these two fields, the professor of Music Information Computing hopes to unlock the fundamental role of music in our lives.

Four Utrecht-based researchers who have recently received their PhDs can do their research at institutes abroad thanks to a Rubicon grant from NWO.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), has established their priorities for the evaluation of carcinogens.

The Institute for a Circular Society (i4CS) is excited to introduce a new round of seed funding for researchers at TU/e, WUR, UU or UMCU who are passionate about advancing circular solutions through inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research. This seed funding is a co-production between i4CS’s new theme Urban-Rural circularity (URC) and the province and city of Utrecht.

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.

How can and should the government respond to the current low participation in the vaccination programme? Ethicists Marcel Verweij and Roland Pierik (Maastricht) offer advice in their new book.

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.

Professor Sven Dupré will appointed Vice-Dean and portfolio holder for Research and Impact in the Humanities Faculty Board from 1 June 2024.

Silvan Eelman, a Master's student in Computer Science speak with Harold Brommer, professor of Equine Surgery about their collaboration.

Children's book author Lotte Stegeman and behavioural biologist Claudia Vinke from Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��'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.

Every month, Emeritus Professor of ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� History Leen Dorsman describes something you must know about Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��’s long history. This time: fights and feuds.

The 3Rs Centre Utrecht announces that Professor Thomas Hartung will deliver a keynote presentation at the conference "The 3Rs and NAMs: all-inclusive?"

The focus area Applied Data Science again provides funding to finance research projects within the SIGs of Applied Data Science.

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.

Clean air in schools so children stay healthy. That is the common goal of the partners in the research project CLAIRE: Clean Air for Everyone.

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.

Pig farmers can limit the spread of the hepatitis E virus by completely separating groups of pigs and applying hygiene measures.

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’s training as well, once they have completed their basic internships.

The KHMW Langerhuizen Oeuvre Prize has been awarded annually since 2020 to honour a scientist who has made meritorious achievements in the field of natural sciences. This year the prize goes to two emeriti from the UU: Dennis Dieks and Floris Cohen.

Community Engaged Learning (CEL) emphasises the importance of working closely with society. With public and semi-public organisations, citizens and other civil society partners, for example.

Researchers work together a lot, but sometimes a collaboration is unique. Four of our scientists talk about such a special collaboration.

Mark Bovens elaborates the importance of the unwritten rules to uphold democracy. He gives this speech at the 388th anniversary of Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� on the future of democracy on March 26th 2024.

Postcolonial Theory and Crisis, edited by Sandra Ponzanesi and others, aims to find out how to best make sense of postcolonial theory in Europe in the present.