Tradition and history

Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ looks to the future, without losing sight of the past.

Established in 1636, Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ has a long history and is rich in tradition. The history of Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ is reflected in the buildings, gardens and street names across the city.

  • ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ about UU's history

    • Utrecht sings: from Crambambuli to inimitable university song

      Background
      Every month, Emeritus Professor of ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ History Leen Dorsman describes something you must know about Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ’s long history. This time: the singing culture of students.

    • "How is the ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ Community doing?"

      Background
      Every month, Emeritus Professor of ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ History Leen Dorsman describes something you must know about the long history of Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ. This time: the university community.

    • Dead and buried: funeral rituals at the university

      Background
      Every month, Emeritus Professor of ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ History Leen Dorsman describes something you must know about Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ’s long history. This time: rituals surrounding bereavement.

    • Rumble in the joint: uproar in casa academica

      Background
      Every month, Emeritus Professor of ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ History Leen Dorsman describes something you must know about Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ’s long history. This time: fights and feuds.

    • Money talks

      Background
      Every month, Emeritus Professor of ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ History Leen Dorsman describes something you must know about Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ’s long history. This time: professors’ salaries.
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