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Anna was presented as the new honorary member of the UBV at the centenary opening of the UBV in the Domkerk. The UBV applauded her contribution to the field of Cell Biology Dynamics and her commitment to teaching of biology students.
It is unusual for a course to score an 8.4 in the evaluations. But the course Molecular Biology has proven that it’s possible, even when you have to teach the course online to more than 450 first-year students. Faculty of Science Dean Isabel Arends expressed her appreciation to Laurens van Meeteren with these words: “We … Read more
Her Majesty Queen Máxima visited Utrecht University on Tuesday, 8 December. The work visit dealt with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on education and the welfare of students and lecturers. To get an impression of how education is progressing and face-to-face education on campus continues in Corona-times, Queen Máxima attended the Biology “MGOT” (molecular-genetic … Read more
Every year the Utrecht Biologist Association (UBV) holds an election for the title: Biology Teacher of the year. This year a large number of students joined the election and most votes went to Lena. Many students will know Lena from the different (large) courses she coordinates: The level 2 course Moleculair Genetische Onderzoeks Technieken and … Read more
Scientists from Utrecht University have succeeded in applying advanced microscopy to visualise the activity of the widely used drug Taxol. Taxol is often used in cancer chemotherapy. A better understanding of the precise action of the drug offers starting points for less toxic and effective therapies. Utrecht scientists publish their findings together with international colleagues … Read more
On Monday the 25th of November, Hugo Damstra received the second place Young Talent Pfizer Award in the Life Sciences for his master’s thesis: “Kinesin-4 KIF21B controls centrosome polarization during immunological synapse formation”. The jury acknowledged the scientific quality and innovative character of his thesis, as well as his overall achievements during his studies. He … Read more
After a vote amongst biology students the Utrecht Biologists Association (UBV) had selected Laurens van Meeteren as their candidate for the Teaching Talent Award 2018-2019. A jury comprising lecturers and students has now selected Laurens and 3 other teachers for the Teaching Talent Award from the nominations. Criteria included the educational vision of the lecturer, … Read more
Sabrina Oliveira received her BKO (basic teaching qualification) on September 28th at the monthly Biology Borrel. Soon after starting her position as an assistant professor (July 2016), Sabrina followed the course Teaching in Higher Education which enabled her to develop further as a teacher. In these almost 2 years, Sabrina also took up more teaching … Read more
