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Utrecht University: Study Reveals ‘Paris-Aligned’ Corporate Emissions Targets Create…
With increasing pressure from consumers and regulators, corporations worldwide increasingly seek to certify their targets and activities as 'Paris-aligned'. However, recent research led by Utrecht University unveils flaws lurking behind…
Utrecht University: Waste from Mushroom Cultivation Purifies Water by Removing Pollutants
Water can be purified using mushroom substrate: the mixture of fungal filaments and horse manure that remains after harvesting mushrooms. The substrate effectively decreases concentrations of pesticides and drugs in contaminated water.…
Inspiring and Interactive EWUU Alliance 2024 Conference Held in Utrecht
The annual EWUU alliance conference with the theme 'Navigating Transitions' took place April 24 in TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht. Over 330 participants listened to inspiring speakers and attended interactive workshops on navigating…
Utrecht University Spin-off Streamlines Administrative Burden for Healthcare Professionals
In the Netherlands, healthcare premiums have surged once more this year, with projections indicating a continuing upward trend. A viable approach to maintaining healthcare affordability involves alleviating the administrative burdens…
Utrecht University Reflects on Staff Symposium on Student Wellbeing, April 15, 2024
On April 15, 2024, more than 140 participants gathered in the fully booked church hall of the Zalen van Zeven in the center of Utrecht to discuss with each other and learn more about student wellbeing. In various workshops and lectures,…
IIT Guwahati Hosts Semiconductor Horizons Workshop to Foster Innovation and Collaboration in…
IIT Guwahati organized the “Semiconductor Horizons Workshop” today, aiming to foster innovation and translational research collaboration in Semiconductor Technology in Assam and beyond. Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of…
K. Sanjay Murthy Inaugurates All India Design Innovation Centre Meet at IIT Hyderabad
Shri K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, inaugurated the 2-day All India Design Innovation Centre (DIC) Meet 2024 as the Chief Guest at IIT Hyderabad. Smt. Neeta Prasad, Joint Secretary, P…
Nature Degradation Could Result in 12% Loss to UK GDP, Study Finds
The deterioration of the UK’s natural environment could lead to an estimated 12% loss to GDP, according to new analysis. In comparison, the financial crisis of 2008 took around 5% off the value of the UK GDP, while the Covid-19 pandemic…
University of Reading Vice-Chancellor Awarded CBE at Windsor Castle
The University of Reading Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort, received a CBE from HRH The Princess Royal at Windsor Castle on Tuesday 23 April.
Professor Robert Van de Noort CBE was appointed as a Commander of the Order of…
Reading Receives Voter Registration Champion Accreditation
The University of Reading and Reading Students’ Union have been accredited as Voter Registration Champions by Citizens UK, recognising efforts to get students engaged in local politics.
The University's social media and student…