Tag: UNIVERSITY OF UTRECHT
Student Simme vaccinates sheep against bluetongue: ‘I saw the consequences last year’
The master’s student, who is specializing in farm animals, says that he is not yet allowed to go out alone with the syringe. As a student, he must receive guidance…
Million grant for Utrecht cartilage research: ‘Unraveling the secret’
The final goal? Better treatments for people and animals. “If we can better reproduce the cartilage and ensure that repairs are properly integrated into the rest of the joint, the…
USC apologizes for banga lists and an improvement plan: “Those responsible will play a role”
USC will issue a statement this evening. They will try to change the culture in the houses, giving an important role to those responsible for the list. This will happen,…
Pro-Palestine demonstration at the anniversary of Utrecht University
The demonstrators call on the UU to sever ties with Israeli universities and not to adopt a neutral position in the war between Israel and Hamas. These are wishes that…
‘Teacher of the Year’ Peter Pelzer: ‘I try to make students aware of what they can contribute’
Pelzer involves students in major social issues and tries to make them aware of what they can contribute to them. “Peter’s approach to offering students hope and inspiring them to…
Primatologist Frans de Waal died at the age of 75
In the 1980s, De Waal became known with his book Chimpanzee Politics. That book is based on his observations of a struggle for power in the chimpanzee colony of Burgers’…
Parents of Utrecht students at a ‘girl presentation’ report the incident
Parents of Utrecht students who are named on the so-called banga list of the Utrecht Student Corps (USC) will report the incident. Lawyer Ina Brouwer said this in a statement…
Amersfoort wants to make it easier to reunite victims of domestic violence with their pets
A foundation that is committed to keeping victims of domestic violence and their pets together is the Mendoo Foundation, formerly Stay van my Animal. “Pets should not be a barrier…
Universities want fewer international students, but there are not that many in Utrecht
Today there is a coming and going of international students at the University Library. They love it here, they say. “I would recommend this to anyone. It’s a life-changing experience…
Measures against the influx of international students: ‘I understand, but it’s shit for us’
Today there is a coming and going of international students at the University Library. They love it here, they say. “I would recommend this to anyone. It’s a life-changing experience…