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第55章 Utrecht University: Sun of Righteousness, shine up

乌特勒支大学:正义之日照耀我们

英文导读

Utrecht University (Dutch: Universiteit Utrecht, formerly Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht) is a university in Utrecht, the Netherlands. It is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe. Utrecht University was founded on March 26, 1636. The inaugural speech was given by influential professor of theology Gisbertus Voetius, and Bernardus Schotanus (professor of law and mathematics) was the university"s first rector magnificus. Utrecht University flourished in the seventeenth century. The university attracted many students from abroad (especially Germany, England and Scotland). Utrecht played a prominent role in the golden age of Dutch science. Utrecht University offers a high-quality academic environment in which inspiring and committed academics share their knowledge with curious and ambitious students. More and more students from abroad are attracted to the University thanks to the extensive offering of high-quality English taught programmes leading to internationally recognised, accredited degrees. Utrecht University maintains close relationships with business and industry, government authorities, interest groups and other organisations through contract research and consultancy. By developing and intensifying collaborative links between the University and its partners, the University demonstrates its added value to the knowledge society.

System:Utrecht University boasts seven faculties and three teaching institutes. Each faculty consists of a number of departments. Each department coordinates the research and teaching programmes of a specific field of science. Scientific staff are appointed at department level. Seven faculties includes: Faculty of Geosciences; Faculty of Humanities; Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance; Faculty of Medicine; Faculty of Science; Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Teaching institutes includes: University College Roosevelt; University College Utrecht. The two large faculties of Humanities and Law are situated in the inner city of Utrecht. The other five faculties and most of the administrative services are located in De Uithof, a campus area on the outskirts of the city. University College is situated in the former Kromhout Kazerne, which used to be a Dutch military base.

City show: Utrecht is a lively city in the geographical centre of the Netherlands. Utrecht is a real student city. In the historic centre you will find excellent museums in a setting of picturesque courtyards, restaurants and delightful little shops. Much of the city’s mediaeval atmosphere can still be felt today in its pattern of streets and alleys. In the summer you can enjoy a drink or a meal at one of many pavement cafés along the streets and canals. Utrecht is also known for its festivals and cultural programs. The varied range of large and small theatres in Utrecht will surprise you. Leading theatre groups present plays, opera, dance, musicals and cabaret shows. Utrecht also has many trendy clubs where you can hear the latest hits and see the trendiest fashions.

生词助读

influential [..nflu.en.l] a. 有影响的

rector [.rekt.(r)] n. 校长;院长

flourish [.fl.r..] vi. 繁荣;兴旺;茂盛

accredit [..kred.t] vt. 授权;信任;委派

collaborative [k..l.b.r.t.v] a. 合作的,协作的

picturesque [.p.kt...resk] a. 独特的;生动的

alley [..l.] n. 小巷;小路

pavement [.pevm.nt] n. 人行道

trendy [.trend.] a. 时髦的,流行的

中文概述

乌特勒支大学是荷兰最古老的大学之一,建成于1636年,至今已拥有370多年的历史。该校位于荷兰人文荟萃的重镇——乌特勒支,以其悠久的传统而闻名于世。从1901年以来,有多达12位来自乌特勒支大学的科学家、学者获得了诺贝尔科学奖。

乌特勒支大学下设有七个学院:人文学院,法律、经济与治理学院,地理科学院,社会与行为科学院,科学系,医学院(乌特勒支大学医疗中心),兽医学院。另外该校还设有两个教学学院,即乌特勒支大学学院和罗斯福学院。

在所有学院开设的课程中,兽医学、气象学和物理海洋地质学、科学政策、一般社会科学和一般语言学、葡萄牙语、凯尔特语、现代土耳其和阿拉伯语等学科课程都是乌大独家开设的。另外,乌特勒支大学的戏剧研究系和罗曼语言教学计划是荷兰高校中最大的,而地球科学院和药学院也各是荷兰仅有的两家之一。

绝大多数荷兰人从小学就开始选修外语,英语是必修的,所以大多数学生除了会英文,还会说法语、德语或者西班牙语等。

乌特勒支市是一座学生城,112米高的古老而美丽的大教堂塔楼,为这座城市增添了绚烂的景色。它不仅是荷兰交通、贸易的重要枢纽,而且也是人才、知识会聚的中心。

梦想成功录

Do everything possible, and allow nature to take its course.

尽力而为,顺其自然。

A man must not be judged by his appearance, just as the ocean cannot be measured in gallons.

凡人不可貌相,海水不可斗量。