In the Netherlands, maternal deaths during pregnancy and childbirth are fortunately rare. However, life-threatening complications still occur in which a woman narrowly survives. This is referred to as ...

By emitting energy through oscillations, certain hair-cell bundles amplify sound waves so they can be picked up better by other hair-cell bundles.

The European Central Bank has been exploring the idea of a digital currency for several years. Now, the digital euro is closer than ever.

Connect. Create Change. The theme of the Dies Natalis – and of the anniversary year – was ‘Connect. Create Change.’. With this theme, we emphasize our connection with the ...

Grain boundaries determine how strong a material is: the more grain boundaries, the stronger the material. Grain boundaries move through a material, but how this movement works had until now remained ...

The study also suggests that plant populations have the capacity to adapt rapidly to climate change, but only if there is sufficient genetic variation.

Despite improved survival rates, children with cancer often experience adverse effects affecting their physical functioning during treatment. They are also vulnerable to low levels of physical ...

Utrecht University has selected contractor Heilijgers and installation companies Verweij and ULC for the renovation of SL2.

Colorectal cancer (colorectal carcinoma) is being detected at an early stage (T1) more frequently, mainly due to the introduction of population screening programs. In most cases, the tumor can be ...

On 10 February 2026, Utrecht University officially opened its newest experimental research facility – the Utrecht University ...

Hydrologist Marc Bierkens and mountain hydrologist Walter Immerzeel have received major grants for two research projects, each worth $9.5 million, which are part of Virtual Institute for Earth’s Water ...

As of 1 April 2026, Jeroen Kingma will be the new Director of the Campus & Facilities at Utrecht University. In this role, he will lead the Campus & Facilities department and will be responsible for ...