How we are working towards a better world
Less plastic in the ocean
The amount of plastic in the ocean is smaller than estimated. The proportion that's easy to clean up is relatively large.
Longread: disinformation business
An in-depth read about the war against fake news.
Jobs for status holders
‘From the first day on, I always felt welcome here.’
Engaging in the public debate
In conversation with academics in the public arena.
Facts and figures
With some 110 nationalities students and staff work and study together in an international environment.
Our students appreciate the many options available within our more than 150 Master's programmes.
Every year, approximately 550 Utrecht PhD candidates obtain their doctorates.
With over 39,000 students we are one of the largest Dutch universities.
Our people
Erik van Sebille
ProfessorErik's research focuses on how ocean currents transport plastic, heat, marine organisms, and nutrients. This chair is the first in the Netherlands to combine climate research, oceanography, and public engagement.
Anne Margit Reitsema
Postdoctoral fellowWhere in your body do you feel that you are angry? Or frightened? Or sad? In her research, Anne Margit immerses herself in the world of physical and mental characteristics of emotions in young people
Chiara Stam
Student assessorChiara Stam will be the new student assessor in the Executive Board as of 1 September. She takes up the baton from Anneloes Krul and will become the third student assessor in the history of the Executive Board.
Niki Frantzeskaki
Chair Professor of Regional and Metropolitan Governance and PlanningNiki Frantzeskaki focuses on urban issues related to climate change, from extreme droughts to floods, biodiversity crises and even serious public health implications. Collaboration is key.
