Freudenthal Institute

The Freudenthal Institute is a research institute, part of the Faculty of Science of Utrecht University in the Netherlands. The FI is a multidisciplinary institute concerned with science and mathematics education, science communication and public engagement, and the history and philosophy of science.
The FI's mission is twofold: to contribute to high-quality education in mathematics and natural sciences through education, research and professionalisation, and to address broader societal issues by fostering scientific literacy among students, professionals and the general public. This scientific literacy is increasingly crucial for citizens to effectively engage with scientific issues and navigate our highly technological world.
The institute's structure reflects its comprehensive approach, comprising several key components:

Five research groups:
* Digital Technology and Education
* History and Philosophy of Science
* Mathematics Education
* Public Engagement and Science Communication
* Science Education
Impact projects, such as:
* U-Talent programme for in-depth knowledge and enrichment of education
* Teaching & Learning Lab, a state-of-the-art facility for teaching innovations
Education at bachelor's and master's levels

The institute was founded in 1971 by the German/Dutch writer, pedagogue and mathematician, professor Hans Freudenthal, as the Institute for the Development of Mathematical Education. In 1991, the institute was renamed after its founder. The institute in its current form exists since the merger of the Freudenthal Institute for Science and Mathematics Education and the Institute for History and Philosophy of Science in 2014.