19 augustus 2026
The project Game Development with Students introduces interested educators to an innovative teaching tool with practical insights from the international relations classroom. Game development with students is a specialized form of game-based and project-based learning. It incentivizes both student creativity and in-class student-teacher co-creation and enables a particularly participative and result-oriented approach to the subject matter. The method is thematically flexible enough to travel across different fields of study and is adaptable to different levels of complexity. To enable other educators to implement this innovative teaching tool, we develop instructional materials (an educators handbook as well as educational videos), providing both general information on the experiential, game-based learning theory undergirding the method as well as practical, hands-on tips and trick on how to implement it in different educational settings. In doing so, we address the important, interconnected educational challenges of the transferability and sustainability of teacher developed tools.
Saskia Ruth-Lovell, Bertjan Verbeek, Jorn Weessies
23 juli 2026
Kennismaking met UB en wetenschappelijke literatuur
Rian Kriesels, Kim Dibbets, Linda Schoonmade, Emma Besijn, Sebastien Valkenberg, Arjan De Rooy, Ruben Wiering, Michèle Meijer, Anouk Nuijten, Rick Vermunt, Marijn de Groote, Harm le Grand (Kennisnet), Linde Voorend
How to do literature research.
1 juni 2026
An Open Educational Resources Quality Model used for designing open teaching materials for open science education. The Quality Model is available in two versions. One general version cu and a version tailored to Utrecht University's context and the platform EduSources. The Quality Model can be used to develop high quality OER or to evaluate the quality of existing OER.
Annelies Pieterman-Bos, Marie-Louise Goudeau, Ruud Dielen
13 mei 2026
This publications presents two modules, one for lecturers and one for students, on inclusive teaching and critical searching. The modules highlight how search engines and databases are far from neutral. They provide handles to critically engage with the information found on these platforms and how to pass this information on to your students. The modules can be used as an extension to information literacy courses or guides. Besides general information, the modules contain VU specific information. This information can be adjusted to other contexts.
Michèle Meijer, Linde Voorend
10 april 2026
This chapter introduces fundamental safety principles for working in an educational woodworking shop. It focuses on developing a safety mindset and practical safety habits, including planning work, asking questions, using appropriate personal protective equipment, maintaining situational awareness, and working deliberately. It also covers general workshop safety practices, safe machine operation, emergency awareness, and kickback hazards. A hands-on push-stick project demonstrates how safety principles can be integrated into practical woodworking instruction.
Peter Scheidt
17 maart 2026
How was the AIDS epidemic translated into theatre plays? Why is the way we talk about illness important? And what does Susan Sontag have to do with all of that In this episode of In a Nutshell, Antonia and guest Dirk Visser take a look at the way theatre can – and has – tackled heavy topics like AIDS. And why it matters how a story is being told. Dirk Visser has conducted his PhD at the Faculty of Arts research investigates the theatrical response to the AIDS crisis in Britain and America, focusing particularly on those plays that did not enter the canon of English or American drama. His intend is thereby to restore those plays as part within the cultural memory of the AIDS epidemic. This episode is part of a two-part series on politics and theatre. Also tune in for the first episode, which explores the topic of political theatre in general. Edit: Jara Majerus Cover: Antonia Leise
Jara Majerus, Antonia Leise, Dirk Visser
9 februari 2026
Would the Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio successfully march on Africa? What happened when Hannibal and Scipio - the greatest commanders of their age - came head to head at the Battle of Zama, in the ultimate showdown? And, what would be the fate of these two titans of the ancient world? Join Tom and Dominic, as they discuss the Roman Republic’s audacious invasion of North Africa under the leadership of the dashing Scipio, and his clash with Hannibal. Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Jack Meek, Harry Swan, Harry Balden, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Dom Johnson
2 februari 2026
Did Hannibal march on Rome after his legendary victory at the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC? How could Rome fight on after losing so many men? And, where would their next cataclysmic clash take place…? Join Tom and Dominic, as they discuss the beginning of the end for the once mighty city of Carthage, and her masterful general, Hannibal Barca. Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
23 oktober 2025
What is the main difference between Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great? When did Julius Caesar become one of the major players of the Roman Republic? What was the true nature of Caesar’s relationship with Cleopatra? How did he manage to defeat his enemies to become Dictator of Rome for life? And, how did he finally meet his violent, blood-spattered end? In the third episode of this exclusive new series on ancient history, Tom is joined again by the world renowned classicist Mary Beard, to discuss Julius Caesar: the legendary Roman general who changed Rome forever, and doomed himself along the way… Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Producer: Tabby Syrett Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden
Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Mary Beard, Theo Young-Smith, Tabby Syrett, Aaliyah Akude, Jack Meek, Harry Balden