Enroll for free (Social) Dutch courses (now with Osiris links) |
| Would you like to feel at home in the Netherlands and get to know your fellow students, flatmates or the locals more easily? The Social Dutch courses will teach you Dutch that you can use in everyday situations. You’ll practise through practical conversations whilst you become acquainted with Dutch culture. |
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Introduction of extra non-teaching weeks: ‘Recharge weeks' |
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| Following feedback from hundreds of students, the Faculty of Science has decided that, from 1 September 2027, there will be an extra non-teaching week in period 1, 2 and 3: the Recharge Week. This means that these periods will be shortened from ten to nine weeks, including exams and practicals. The decision applies to all Bachelor’s and Natural Sciences Master’s programmes within the faculty. It does not currently apply to the Master of Pharmacy or the Life Sciences Master's programmes. |
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"The world asks a great deal of Science students. That's why it's just as important to take time to recharge” |
| Meet the new student representative for our faculty, Guus Hageman (21). The Biology student reflects, amongst other things, on the use of AI and the mental workload faced by science students: "People mainly see that science degrees are academically demanding, but they don't always realise how much energy it takes to think analytically all the time. You're constantly processing information." |
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7 October: Master's Open Day |
| Once you’ve earned your (Bachelor’s) degree, you’ll face a new decision: will you enter the workforce or start a Master? Are you looking for a Master but aren’t sure which one is right for you? Or are you unsure whether you even want to pursue a Master’s degree? On October 7, you can attend the online Master’s Open Day from the comfort of your couch. You can ask teachers, students and study advisors questions via the chat. On 19 February, you can experience the campus during our open day. |
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Incorrect end date for summer vacation in the annual calendar |
| An incorrect end date for summer break was accidentally included in the year calendar. The summer break runs from July 5, 2027* through September 5, 2027 (*This start date applies only if you do not have any make-up exams). |
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Workshops academic skills ⬇️ |
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- Please note: Make sure you have completed all the necessary steps for your enrollment (such as paying the tuition fees).
- UU AI-Chat: Utrecht University’s new AI platform, now available
- Want to study abroad? From September 28th until October 9th, UU will give you all the information you need about going on an international exchange during the Study Abroad Weeks.
- If you have experienced study delays due to circumstances beyond your control, UU can, in some cases, provide financial support through the student support scheme for financial support in cases of circumstances beyond one’s control (FinSCO, formerly known as graduation support).
- Winter School in Data Analytics and Machine Learning
- Tip: With the Lean Library browser extension, you automatically get access to publications from the university library, even when you're not connected to Wi-Fi.
- Would you like to deepen your meditation practice or just relax after a long day? Then join a Student Meditation session, organized every week by students, for students.
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Job banks
Please note: on the day of the newsletter, a vacancy may already have been filled.
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Course tip: The Open-Source Global Justice Investigations Lab |
Globalisation and digital technology have made information more accessible than ever, but have also increased misinformation and fake news. Students therefore need critical inquiry skills across disciplines. Through open-source investigation, they can learn to identify, verify, analyse, and evaluate sources such as news reports, social media, and satellite images.
Course details and registration for students:
Number of EC: 7.5
Start course: study period 2 and 3 (Academic year 2026-2027)
Time: Wednesday 11.00-12.45 - Friday 13.15-15 Coördinators: Prof. dr. Brianne McGonigle Leyh & Dr. Imar de Vries
Application: As the lab is of limited capacity, we will select participants based on a submitted 500-word motivation letter and your CV.
Application deadline: 2 October 2026
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What 360 pots of soil reveal about urban biodiversity |
| Stepping out onto the balcony or into the garden to see whether anything had begun to grow: for hundreds of participants in the citizen science project Aanwaaiers, this became a daily ritual. Each participant placed a pot of soil outdoors and then waited: would any plants emerge from seeds carried in by the wind? |
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80% chance of rain, what does that actually mean?
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| Storm's coming! The new film 'Pressure' shows how meteorologists in 1944 had to decide, under enormous pressure, whether D-Day could go ahead or would need to be postponed. UU Science historian David Baneke studies the history of the weather forecast, and recognises the dilemma the scientists in the film face. |
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On Saturday 3 October 2026, you can take part in Young Women Impact Day: a day for young women who want to make their voices heard and make a social or political impact.
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Symposium by the Special Interest Group AI, Ethics and Law on 'Ethical and Legal Perspectives on AI Manipulation in the Digital Age'.
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