Last spots! Register now for the OnderwijsFestival |
As someone involved in education at UU, you are cordially invited to the OnderwijsFestival on 5 March 2026. The programme is filled with inspiration sessions, creative workshops, panel discussions, food trucks, opportunities to meet (new) colleagues, music elements and, not to forget, the presentation of the winners of the Teacher Awards and the UU Team Award for Education! Have you registered yet? |
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| Nominated teams UU Team Award for Education 2026 |
To stimulate and reward cooperation in the field of education at UU, the UU Team Award for Education has been awarded for several years to a team that had made an exceptional contribution to education at UU. From the teams that were put forward, a jury nominated three teams: Faculty Implementation Coordinators (FICOs) Brightspace, Interdisciplinary Master's Programme in Medical Humanities, Playground / Utrecht Centre for Entrepreneurship, and Lili's Proto Lab. The award will be presented during the OnderwijsFestival on 5 March. |
| How can AI and learning spaces reinforce each other? |
During a Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting Learning Spaces, participants brainstormed about how ambitious educational goals can be reconciled with tighter budgets and how learning spaces play a role in this. This resulted in over 150 ideas, the best of which will be further developed into a Future Learning Spaces experiment. In the next SIG meeting, we will explore what AI could mean for the design and use of learning spaces. Will you join us too? |
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| Teachers' wish: user-friendly digital testing software |
| Which requirements and wishes of teachers and students will be included in the European tender for our future digital assessment software? A total of six sessions were organised in recent months, in which around 100 teachers and support staff from all faculties participated and shared their wishes and ideas. The majority of teachers' wishes related to the ease of use of the system. |
Educational Scholarship and Research |
| Submit your proposal for research into your own teaching practice |
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| How do we teach students to think critically? |
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Would you like to gain more insight into how your students learn? Or would you like to try out a possible solution to a problem you encounter when teaching? And would you like to share these insights with your colleagues? Then the SoTL grant is probably something for you. You can apply for a maximum of 10,000 euros for research into your own teaching. Submit your proposal by 3 April 2026 at the latest. |
| | Why do students make reasoning errors, and how do we teach them to avoid these? PhD candidate Rowan Haen researches critical thinking in everyday and professional contexts, from interpreting information about vaccinations to making the right medical diagnosis. During the Onderwijsfestival on 5 March, Rowan will present his research and invite you to engage with it from your own perspective, as a lecturer, student, or researcher. Join us for a lively discussion! |
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| Frank van Rijnsoever appointed professor of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Higher Education for Sustainability |
As of 1 March, Frank van Rijnsoever will be appointed professor of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Higher Education for Sustainability. In his work, he conducts research into promoting change agents and how higher education can stimulate change agency skills. The chair is therefore closely aligned with the university's ambitions to create social impact through education and research. Frank successfully completed the Senior Fellow Programme of the CAT, which is aimed at strengthening educational leadership within and beyond the university. |
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Universities to mutually recognise STQ |
| Continue to develop yourself as a teacher
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| Dutch universities have decided to mutually recognise the Senior Qualification in Education (SKO). This is an important step towards further strengthening quality and cooperation within university education. This development builds on the successful national recognition of the University Teaching Qualification (BKO), which has been contributing to further professionalisation of teaching in higher education since 2008. |
| Take advantage of the wide range of courses focused on teacher development. For example, attend a session on motivation from the perspective of the self-determination theory, on how to make use of your personal qualities as a teacher, or on creating knowledge clips. You can attend interesting sessions throughout the year, so be sure to check out the complete offer and sign up. |
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| Call for proposals: CHARM-EU Education Innovation Projects |
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| Open Education Lunch Symposium |
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This year, CHARM-EU, in collaboration with the CAT, once again offers the opportunity to apply for funding for educational innovation projects with the theme Crossing Borders. Projects can differ from internationalization, transdisciplinary initiatives or collaboration with CHARM-EU partner universities, but other innovative proposals are also very welcome. Funding can be requested up to €30.000 for faculty projects or €75.000 for interfaculty projects. This call encourages educational innovation, strengthened collaboration, and projects that contribute to the updated educational model. |
| | On Tuesday 7 April, Utrecht University Library is organising a lunch symposium on open education, the updated education model, and how open educational resources can play a role in this. In the first hour, various speakers will talk about their Open Education initiatives. Lunch will be provided during the second hour, and there will be poster presentations. You can register as a participant or submit a proposal for a poster presentation via the UU website! |
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From the Teaching and Learning Collection |
| Did you hear of eJournal yet? |
eJournal is an e-portfolio tool that allows students to collect assignments, feedback and assessments in one place and share them with others. This allows you, as a lecturer, tutor or student, to gain insight into the progress made on learning objectives and competencies. The tool is integrated in Brightspace. Are you considering using eJournal from the 2026-2027 academic year onwards? Please submit your request now. |
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