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In David Abram’s enchanting The Spell of the Sensuous, he tells the story of how he lost the ability to commune with the more-than-human world. For me, one of the surest paths to losing connectedness was analysing my experiences for academic purposes.

Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� would like to be sustainable in 2050, but what does that look like? That was the main question of a dialogue organised last week by Pathways to Sustainability.

Mariëtte Wolthers is appointed professor of Aquatic Geochemistry in the Earth Sciences Department of the Faculty of Geosciences

Dan Palcu's research shows the immense proportions of the largest lake the Earth has ever seen: the Paratethys.

Policy makers should be aware of the differences between climate models

Researchers, students and societal partners from Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� reflect on 75 years of human rights.

The Immunology workgroup report identifies current New Approach Methods (NAMs), analyzes their benefits and limitations, develops future targets and identifies important barriers.

When, where and how many rocks detach from their mountain partially depends on the climate. How will a warming climate influence this in the future?

As a key partner in the Knowledge Equity Network (KEN), Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� will work on the topics of openness and equity and focus on tackling global challenges.

Stories from the Lab: an interview Ioana Karnstedt-Hulpus from the AI & Finance Lab.

Research at the La Thuile lake in the Northern French Alps

The 3Rs Centre Utrecht will host a conference on the future of animal-free biomedical research, in close collaboration with the Transition Animal Free Innovation (TPI) Programme.

We invite PhD students at Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��, from all disciplines, to submit their work on digital labour platforms.

“Extreme wealth is disastrous for society, democracy, and climate”, Professor of Ethics of Institutions Ingrid Robeyns pleads.

The report shows that crucial tipping points in the Earth's climate system are getting closer. From Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��, several climate scientists contributed.

Each year, Global Sustainability Science students work with a diverse set of societal partners – commercial enterprises, non-profits, and even the ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� itself – to tackle a variety of sustainability challenges together.

Currently, there are limited or no therapies available for many children affected by rare liver diseases. Vivian Lehmann spent her PhD researching the use of liver organoids to study mechanisms and potential therapies for rare liver diseases and defended her work on the 30th of November 2023.

The GroenvermogenNL R&D consortium HyUSE will develop the use of hydrogen in the transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon energy future in the Netherlands.

On Thursday 23 November, Wetenschnapps took place, one of the inspiration and development sessions organised by the Centre for Science and Culture.

Visitors to Utrecht's public libraries interacted with UU researchers in recent weeks. Together, they exchanged ideas and experiences about research.

Catherine Blanchard and Alex Oude Elferink participated in the ‘Levend Oceaan Overleg’, organized by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (MINIEMW).

Catherine Blanchard (Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��) attended the event, which gathered scientists, State representatives, the industry and members of civil society.

Jamie Draper draws together debates in different fields to provide a unified view on the topic of climate displacement.

Worldwide, large tracts of land are contaminated with PFAS. Instead of the classic "dig and dump" method, the university wants to explore the possibilities of sustainable remediation.

Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� researchers have launched a database of problem-shifting cases derived from a global survey with input from 300 experts.