Utrecht University

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/utrecht-university

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Utrecht University built?March 26, 1636
2. How big is Utrecht University?Life Sciences, Pathways to Sustainability, Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies
3. What is the location?Utrecht, Netherlands
4. What is the student enrollment (2024)?39,008
5. What is Utrecht University and when was it founded?Utrecht University is a very old school in the Netherlands, started on March 26, 1636.
6. Where is Utrecht University located?It is in the city of Utrecht, the fourth‑largest city in the Netherlands, and its buildings are spread all over the city.

Consortia: Groups of organizations that work together for a common purpose, often in research or education.
Rector Magnificus: The chief academic and executive officer of a university, often considered its highest academic authority.
Interdisciplinary: Involving or bringing together different academic subjects or areas of expertise.