Ready to get started with the educational model? Sign up for the Context-Rich Education Programme |
| How can we best equip our students to tackle the complex, multifaceted challenges of today’s world? The answer lies in context-rich education, which is achieved by integrating inter- and transdisciplinarity, complex issues and practical challenges. This course is intended for (programme) coordinators who wish to put the principles of the Utrecht Education Model into practice. Registration is open until 1 May! |
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Keep developing yourself as a teacher |
| Take advantage of the wide range of sessions focused on your development as a teacher. For example, you could attend a session on how to discuss Generative AI with your students, how to guide your students in conversations about difficult and sensitive topics, or how to collect results of assignments in Brightspace. There are interesting sessions available all year round, so be sure to check out the full offer and sign up. |
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Interested in using EduGenAI in your teaching with your students? Join the pilot! |
| Until August, you can take part in SURF’s EduGenAI pilot, the leading AI platform designed specifically for education. EduGenAI gives you and your students access to powerful language models within a secure, education-focused environment. Here, you can, for example, develop teaching materials, request feedback and experiment with AI. Would you like to use the platform with your students and seek advice on how to go about this? Please contact the CAT AI team at generatieve-ai@uu.nl. |
Tender for digital assessment software published |
| The tender documents for the procurement of digital assessment software have been drawn up and published. This means that suppliers of assessment systems can now submit their bids. The supplier that best meets our requirements and preferences will be awarded the contract and will be permitted to supply the digital assessment software to Utrecht University from September 2027. |
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| On 8 May, from 12:30 to 14:00 in the Bestuursgebouw 0.33G, the next Special Interest Group (SIG) GenAI meeting will take place. The topic of the session is research, and there will be a number of interesting speakers: Rianne van Lambalgen-Elangovan, Marnick van Lith and Bald de Vries. The meeting includes lunch, and it is also possible to attend online. Would you like to join us? |
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Educational Scholarship and Research |
New release: roadmap and online module for educational research |
Scholarly Snacking: research on self-regulated learning of students |
| Irem Yazici, PhD student at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, will introduce the concept of self-regulated learning (SRL) and its relevance for higher education. Her research focuses on health professions education, particularly on assessment programmes and their relationship to SRL. During the session, she will discuss what SRL entails and how teaching and assessment practices may influence its development. Join us on 7 May from 12:00–12:45 for an inspiring presentation followed by small-group discussions. |
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A look back at the HER Symposium: the hidden curriculum |
| On Tuesday 14 April, the Higher Education Research focus area organised a symposium on the hidden curriculum: the often invisible assumptions underlying our education system. During the keynote, participants learnt how certain rules, depending on factors such as social position and perspective, can either strengthen or hinder a sense of belonging. Participants then explored these hidden dynamics in greater depth during three workshops. |
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Yvon van der Pijl appointed as Senior Fellow CAT |
| As of 1 September 2026, Yvon van der Pijl (Social and Behavioural Sciences) will be appointed by the Executive Board as Senior Fellow CAT. Senior Fellows work on a faculty and/or university-wide theme to further improve education, dedicate themselves to teacher development and deepen their knowledge in the field of educational science. Curious what her plans are? |
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SIG CEL: reciprocal collaboration in practice |
| When teachers and students collaborate with societal partners in education, we aim to do so on a reciprocal basis as much as possible; this is also emphasised in the Utrecht Education Model. Reciprocity means collaborating without hierarchy, where everyone learns from one another and the collaboration is valuable for everyone. How does this work in practice? Join the discussion at the SIG Community Engaged Learning session on Monday 1 June 2026. |
How do you supervise student research without taking over? |
| For many first-time supervisors, one question quickly comes up: how much guidance should you give, and when should you step back? The course Supervising Student Research – Starter Kit responds directly to this. The course offers beginning supervisors practical tools and educational insights into roles, communication, feedback, and expectation management. |
In conversation with an artwork: what is the role of the university? |
| How do your students view the role of the university in society? Tapestry ‘Being a University’ invites your students to explore different perspectives on the university in a conversation. The artwork and the accompanying teacher's guide were developed by the Comenius educational innovation project Open Mind and are now available to all interested teachers. |
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Transdisciplinary Day 2026 |
| How can we better work across disciplines and with society to address today’s complex challenges? On 4 June, Pathways to Sustainability invites you to its Transdisciplinarity Day: a day for researchers, lecturers and professionals from Utrecht University and beyond who work with, or are interested in, collaboration with social partners. |
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From the Teaching and Learning Collection
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Transition Makers Toolbox |
| The Transition Makers Toolbox contains ready-to-use teaching activities for personal and professional development of students. The toolbox is a source of inspiration for innovative teaching methods that enable students to develop the skills and attitudes needed to make a meaningful social impact. Curious about the toolbox? |
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| Monday 18 May 2026 from 15:00 to 16:30 |
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| Thursday 21 May 2026 from 13:00 to 15:00 |
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