University College Utrecht

16/09/2026

New to Utrecht? Consider this your fall starter pack. 🍂📍

Coffee runs, canal walks, Miffy spotting, Saturday flowers and getting very used to doing absolutely everything by bike. 🚲☕️🌷

We put together a Utrecht fall bucket list for your first months in the city, whether you’ve just arrived or still have a few Utrecht classics left to tick off.

How many will you cross off this fall? 👀

Already know Utrecht? What would you add to the list? ↓

14/09/2026

Curious about UCU? Students Mijke and Matthew will tell you all about life at UCU!

In this session we will give a general presentation about University College Utrecht, details of the curriculum and what it is like to live and study on campus. Our webinars are presented by our student ambassadors, and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions about UCU. The sessions take around 1 hour and start at 19:00 CET (Dutch time).

Register via: https://utrechtuniversity.webinargeek.com/living-and-studying-at-university-college-utrecht

09/09/2026

Things at UCU that just make sense 🌻 Living with your friends, small classes, studying with friends, going for an ice cream after class… Kinda chic, if you ask us 💅 Could you see yourself here ? 👀

04/09/2026

Join us for Discovery Day on 2 October!

The programme of the Discovery Day is designed to welcome prospective students and their parents on campus to give them a taste of what it is like to live and study at University College Utrecht, in a concise format. After an introduction of the programme, two student ambassadors will take you on a tour of our campus.

The Discovery Day is carried out with a smaller group of visitors, with plenty of time to ask any questions about the College.

Find more info & the link to register on our website: https://www.uu.nl/en/events/ucu-discovery-day-on-campus-6

08/07/2026

We’re excited to share our interview with Dan Hassler-Forest, who has been named Teacher of the Year at University College Utrecht.

In the interview, he talks about the power of enthusiasm in teaching, the importance of creating an open classroom, and how popular culture can be a gateway to understanding larger social and political ideas.

His message is simple but powerful: good teaching is not just about knowledge transfer, but about sparking curiosity that stays with students long after the course ends.

Read the full interview on our website. https://www.uu.nl/en/news/there-is-nothing-i-enjoy-more-than-being-in-a-classroom

29/06/2026

End of an era! 🎓

Last weekend, our graduating students moved off campus. In her latest DUB column, UCU student Lisa reflects on saying goodbye to student life. [in Dutch only]

Onze columnist Lisa heeft haar bachelordiploma op zak. Daarmee is de tijd op University College Utrecht voorbij en wordt afscheid genomen van een intensieve tijd. En wat is daarvoor dan de beste methode?

15/06/2026

Thinking about UCU? 🧑‍🎓🌎

Join us next week on 26 June for our last event before the summer break and get a closer look at life and academics at UCU.

Not available that day? No worries! You can still visit us through our summer campus tours, and we'll return in the fall with more webinars and Open Days.

We hope to see you soon - online or on campus! ✨

More info and register on our website. https://www.uu.nl/en/events/ucu-discovery-day-on-campus-5

10/06/2026

📼✨ What were we like in the 90s?

A look back at student life, campus moments, and Utrecht memories from a different era. From fashion trends to everyday college life, these photos capture a snapshot of the 1990s and the stories that shaped our community.

Do you recognize any places, faces, or memories? Share them in the comments! 💬

Photo credits: Some photographs are sourced from Het Utrechts Archief.

02/06/2026

We are proud to launch a new musical series showcasing the creative talent of our students and alumni through original songwriting and performance.

The first release in this series is Nostos, written and performed by Emma Lune Vassilacos and Lara Yoko Sofia Richter. Performed at our graduation ceremony in Tivoli last week and now available on Spotify, the song reflects on memory, belonging, and the journey of finding one’s place in the world.

Three years ago, Lara responded to Emma’s introduction post about writing a song together. What began as a simple collaboration evolved into Nostos, a conversation between past and future selves, exploring themes of loss and hope, uncertainty and growth.

In Ancient Greek, Nostos means “return” or “homecoming”, the journey back home after a long absence. Through its lyrics and music, the song offers a reflection on the transitions that shape us and serves as a tribute to the friends and family who become part of our story.

We are especially proud that most of the musicians involved in this recording are graduating this year, making this release a fitting celebration of their creativity, collaboration, and artistic achievement.

Music & Lyrics: Emma Lune (Vassilacos) & Lara Yoko Sofia (Richter)
Producer: Vitan Lesjak
Violin & Electric Guitar: Vit Polasek
Acoustic Guitar: Rose Ashworth
Acoustic Guitar: Julia Verkerk
Piano: Louise Printems
Bass: Jano Tierney