Get free plants from the greenhouses in the Botanic Gardens on 26 February |
| Due to the renovation of the greenhouses, you can pick up free 'air' plants on Thursday 26 February at the entrance of the Botanic Gardens (entrance building/café Botanica) between 10:00 and 14:00. While stocks last (op = op). Air plants originate from the rainforests and deserts of Central and South America. |
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Studying with AI: e-learning to write better prompts |
In this latest e-learning for students from the University Library, you will learn how to:
- write effective prompts to generate text, images, and code;
- apply the BRAVE(R) mnemonic to your prompts;
- prompt responsibly by evaluating the results of your prompt with RACCCA.
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Science team qualifies for international programming competition with fourth place |
In early February the European regional preliminary round for the ICPC World Finals - the largest programming competition in the world - took place. Our science team reached fourth place (53 teams), thereby qualifying for the international competition. The team consists of Computing Science master's students Jippe Hoogeveen and Thomas van der Plas and Mathematics bachelor's student Felix Hamoen. PhD student Mike de Vries is the team's coach.
(Photo: from left to the right: Mike, Felix, Jippe, Thomas) |
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Discuss topics together with a group |
| Various groups are offered by (peer) coaches at UU: focused on mental health, how to deal with loss and other themes. Take a look on the Let's Talk page. Of course you can also book an individual session with a coach. |
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Would you like to study and/or write together? |
Working on your thesis or another writing assignment and could you use some structure and motivation? Join the start and stay writing day on 12 March and 1 April. Would you rather write yourself with guidance nearby? On the first Friday of the month, there is the Parnassos Writing Café.
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Frequently asked questions about the construction of the Transition Building |
| The construction of the Transition Building, the former Earth Sciences Building (between the Koningsberger and Buys Ballot buildings), has started. Curious about how long the construction will take and what impact the work will have on you? Take a look at the frequently asked questions about the construction of the Transition Building (and the corresponding answers). |
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Job banks
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A Master’s programme at the heart of climate research |
| At the Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research Utrecht, Climate Physics students, PhD candidates and researchers collaborate daily on pressing questions about the climate system, from ocean circulation and melting ice sheets to complex atmospheric processes. This close interaction creates a dynamic exchange of ideas that benefits everyone involved. For example: in the course Current Themes in Climate Change, students analyse the latest IPCC report and discuss the most urgent and recent scientific findings. |
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Three friends, one idea: building an AI while studying
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Tom, Jort, en Aidan: three UU students and close friends. More than that, we share one big ambition: to build something meaningful with AI. What started as studying, socialising, and playing sports regularly soon turned into conversations about entrepreneurship, ideas, and the question: “What if we started something together?” The opportunity came sooner than expected when they joined the master’s profile Science-based Entrepreneurship and that’s how the idea for their platform Ajora was born.
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Federica Russo, Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Techno-Science, will discuss social safety with UU experts as part of International Women's Day. After, we celebrate the accomplishments of Rosanna Fund for Women and the scholarships for 2026 will be awarded.
Look at the programme and sign up |
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AI is changing how we work, learn, and communicate. What it cannot replace, however, is human connection, dialogue, and collaboration. The HU Summit brings students from multiple universities together for a shared moment of reflection, debate, and exchange. Not to predict the future of AI — but to question what it means for us as humans, professionals and students.
More information about the summit |
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