Freelancers notice sharp turnover rises in first quarter
Freelancers in Utrecht have earned 12.4% more in this years quarter compared to the first quarter of 2012 according to information released from payroll agency, Tentoo.
Business
Utrecht gets a World Trade Center (WTC)
Utrecht will soon have their very own World Trade Center (WTC) to be inaugurated within the Papendorp commercial terrains this September.
Greek UU graduate finds success in Corfu amidst recession
Recession is regarded as the worst time to start a business, but austerity has actually inspired one Greek graduate from the Utrecht University to launch tourism initiatives – going against accepted business wisdom.
Art & Culture
Students volunteer for flea market clean-up on Queens Day
Students walk Monday and Tuesday with wheelbarrows during the Queens Day flea market in Utrecht to collect unsold belongings as part of an environmentally friendly initiative.
Utrechter qualifies for ‘the best job in the world’
Renée Coers has made it to the final round of contestants for a chance to claim the so-called ‘best job in the world’; an initiative by Tourism Australia to attract more attention to the continent.
Treaty of Utrecht commemorated in royal style
The 300th anniversary of the Treaty of Utrecht was celebrated by HM Queen Beatrix and designated members of the royal Dutch family at the Dom Tower in Utrecht on Thursday evening.
Societe Generale
Record breaking number of university registrations
More than 6,000 students have registered for a program at the Utrecht University despite a newly implemented registration procedures.
The new procedures include an earlier registration deadline and a longer introduction period to help prospective students get better acquainted with the study of their choice and discourage them from stopping prematurely.
Aleid Wolfsen stops as Mayor of Utrecht
Aleid Wolfsen, mayor of Utrecht and member of the Labour Party, has made himself unavailable for an extra term as mayor of Utrecht.
Utrecht in the race for the European Cycling Challenge
Twelve European cities, among them Utrecht, are in the race to claim the European Cycling Challenge title for 2013. The contest is organized by the municipality of Bologna.
Sport & Entertainment
Kali to leave FC Utrecht at seasons end
Anouar Kali has opted not to extend his contract with FC Utrecht which expires at the end of the current football season.
Mulenga secures victory at home ground
FC Utrecht were able to defend home ground against AZ Alkmaar at the Galgenwaard. AZ have finished up in the top five positions during the last four seasons in the ‘Eredivisie’.
NEC hold victorious home ground against FC Utrecht
FC Utrecht were unable to push on the offensive to secure a win after a 2-0 loss to NEC Nijmegen at the Goffert Stadium on Friday evening.
Research & Development
Timing of strokes becoming easier to predict
Who’s ever had a stroke know the chances are high that are recurrence is likely but what if you could better predict when the next stroke is about to hit?
Effects of narcosis shorter lived on children
The effects of a new kind of narcosis drug on children are shorter lived than previously believed after a new study by researchers at the Utrecht University and the UMC (University Medical Centre) in Utrecht.
Groundwater extraction contributes to global rise in sea levels
Groundwater depletion is becoming the most important contributing factor to rises in terrestrial sea-levels as far as researchers from the University of Utrecht are concerned.
Featured
FC Utrecht stun Willem II
FC Utrecht left the Koning Willem Stadium with a bang after a 5-1 victory over the squad from Tilburg.
The opening goal fell in the 13th minute thanks to an initiative by Utrecht winger Van der Gun.
Majority advocate Tour de France start in Utrecht
A majority of Utrecht citizens would like the Tour de France to commence from Utrecht after a survey initiative requested by an interested group of entrepreneurs.
Horses may react allergically to gluten
Just as in humans, recent research has shown that horses may also react adversely to the allergic effects of gluten; a protein composite present in wheat barley and rye.
