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ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� College Utrecht (UCU) alumnus Sake Slootweg ’07 draws on childhood memories and a spirit of exploration in his debut book, out August 2025.

XS grants provide up to € 50,000 to support promising ideas and to facilitate innovative, exploratory initiatives.

Laurens van Hofslot shares how steeplechase, identity, and resilience shaped his path to the Dutch Nationals—and what it means to run on his own terms.

A new report published in The Lancet issues a fresh clarion call: plastic pollution is a grave and growing danger to human and planetary health.

Op 30 juni en 1 juli organiseerde het MOMENTUM-consortium voor microplastics en menselijke gezondheid een wetenschappelijk symposium en een stakeholderbijeenkomst.

COVID-19 can trigger inflammation that can awaken dormant cancer cells in the lungs, raising the risk of lung metastasis and cancer-related death. This was revealed by research conducted by an international team of researchers, published today in the journal Nature.

ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� College Utrecht alumna Leanne Hoogwaerts reflects on unlearning, redefining success, and building a slower life rooted in regenerative values.

Jeroen Claus, founder of Phospho Biomedical Animation, transforms complex science into vivid visuals that make research clear, accurate, and compelling.

The Dutch Association for Stabij and Wetterhounen dogs is collaborating with the Fit2Breed Veterinary Genetics Expertise Centre to develop the Frisian Stabij breed.

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Riccardo Levato an Proof of Concept Grant to advance HYBRIGEL, a hydrogel for organoid culture and multi-technology bioprinting.

The SPACES consortium will develop solutions that support children with a disability or chronic illness in participating in play and sports activities.

7 grants were awarded in the May 2025 round of the ADS research grant calls.

The Executive Board has appointed Jarno Drost as Professor of Models and mechanisms of pediatric solid tumorigenesis at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��

The Executive Board has appointed Ruben van Boxtel as Professor of Genome Biology of Stem Cells at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��

At ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� College Utrecht, students don’t just learn about the world—they actively shape it. Daniella Mires, majoring in Earth & Environment and Law and chair of EcologiCo (Ecological Committee), is a prime example. Read the interview.

The Centre for Animal-free Biomedical Translation, supported by the Dutch National Growth Fund, was officially launched under its new name: Ombion

Veterinarian experts have developed a new method to estimate the age of puppies based on their teeth, thanks to hundreds of dog owners.

The Hippocratic Oath has been performed by physicians since 1878. Since 2019 the faculty Veterinary Medicine joined in and has evaluated its' use.

The Executive Board has appointed Prof. Dr. Manon Kluijtmans as the new Dean of ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� College Utrecht (UCU) per November 1, 2025.

More diarrhoea in certain dog breeds and designer-breeds

Bite incidents occur regularly, both between animals and humans and between animals. To better understand this, the ECGD requests registering bite incidents.

Hille Fieten and Lucie Wigboldus talk about the cooperation between Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� and Stichting Huldog Nederland.

Researcher and GZ psychologist Nienke Endenburg explained to 54 employees and there was room for sharing experiences on issues involving animal abuse and domestic violence.

Interview with Dr. Jocelyn Ballantyne, Senior Tutor and currently acting Director of Education at UCU, who recently celebrated her 25th work anniversary at the ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��.

UCU’s Teacher of the Year Dr. Robert Renes reflects on ten years in the classroom, creating a positive learning environment, and why authenticity matters.