Through its practice-based research, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht contributes to solutions for a wide range of societal issues. Issues submitted by our partners working in the field – at the regional, national and international level.

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Sustainable Together

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Healthy Together

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Digital Together

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Sleeping well is crucial for a successful rehabilitation.

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Reducing the perceived price barrier for organic food among consumers

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AI4Debunk: Tackling disinformation with human-centric AI

AI4Debunk is a four-year EU innovation action, funded by Horizon Europe, dedicated to combating disinformation by developing AI-powered tools.

Research in numbers

595Researchers
160Publications in 2023
150+Collaborations in 2018
11Labs and Centres of Expertise

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Collaboration

The HU is an inspiring knowledge and innovation partner. On behalf of and in collaboration with organisations, governments and knowledge institutions, our knowledge centers (Learning and Innovation, Digital Business & Media, Healthy and Sustainable Living, Social Innovation) develop knowledge and solutions for social issues.

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    Research Centres, Labs and Centres of Expertise

    The HU has set up various Research Centres, Labs and Centres of Expertise to develop specific substantive knowledge and expertise in further depth and disseminate these insights.

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    Perspective on research

    Read about our approach to, and execution and organisation of, practice-based research at the HU.

  • Research groups

    HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht has 39 research groups. In this, practice-oriented research is carried out on a specific theme, in close collaboration with our study programs and with professional practice.

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