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Petra Baarendse appointed new Managing Director of Stichting Utrecht Science Park as of 1 September
Utrecht, 2 July 2026 – As of 1 September 2026, Petra Baarendse will take office as the new Managing Director of Stichting Utrecht Science Park. She succeeds Jan Henk van der Velden, who has stepped down and will take on a new role as Managing Director of Stichting Nationaal Park Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
Registration for Utrecht Science Week 2026 is now open: the knowledge festival at Utrecht Science Park
From Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 October, the sixth edition of Utrecht Science Week will take place. Utrecht Science Park will open its doors to everyone interested in (applied) science and innovation in the fields of life sciences, health, and sustainability.
The first programme elements have now been announced and registration is open. Many more events and activities will be added to the programme in the coming weeks.
New artificial heart implanted for the first time in Europe
Earlier this month at UMC Utrecht, a patient with advanced heart failure became the first person in Europe to receive a BrioVAD ventricular assist device. The new system is being evaluated in a European study and may offer advantages over the existing ventricular assist device. For UMC Utrecht, the implantation marks a new milestone in a long history of innovation in the field of mechanical circulatory support.
Opening Utrecht Science Week with keynote by Juliette Legler on the hidden influence of environmental chemicals
On Friday, September 25, the annual science festival ‘Utrecht Science Week’ kicks off once again at Utrecht Science Park. We are pleased to announce that this year, Prof. Dr. Ir. Juliette Legler will deliver the Utrecht Science Lecture. Juliette Legler is Professor of Toxicology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University and leads the ‘One Health Toxicology’ group at the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS).
Register for the Utrecht Science Week!
Get your calendar ready! Utrecht Science Week 2026 runs from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, October 4. For ten days, we will dive into the world of great ideas, surprising discoveries, and groundbreaking innovations. Make sure you’re there!
The first program items have been announced, and more will follow in the coming weeks! For instance, this sixth edition kicks off on September 25 with a keynote by Juliette Legler on the hidden influence of environmental chemicals.
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What makes Utrecht Science Park so unique?
Working together towards a healthy, sustainable society. That is what we are striving for at Utrecht Science Park. But how does that manifest itself? What are the unique stories and examples of the groundbreaking research and innovations here? And who are the people behind them?
Read inspiring interviews and in-depth stories that beautifully describe the power of Utrecht Science Park.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to get to Utrecht Science Park?
Utrecht Science Park is centrally located in the Netherlands and is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle and car. From Utrecht Central Station, the tram and bus take 15 minutes to reach Utrecht Science Park. In addition, a large number of bus lines run from surrounding municipalities to Utrecht Science Park. Schiphol Airport can be reached within an hour. The bicycle is the most important means of transport at the science park. There are many bicycle parking facilities available, and you can rent shared bicycles and public transport bicycles. With 2,000 spaces, P+R Utrecht Science Park is the science park’s main car park and offers the option of continuing your journey by tram or bicycle. For more information about accessibility, click here.
Who can I contact for more information about real estate and (commercial) accomodation?
The Utrecht Science Park, and its satellite locations in Bilthoven and Zeist, offer various accommodation options for organisations and institutions. For more information, please contact Annemarie Dijkman, Project Manager, at annemarie.dijkman@utrechtsciencepark.nl.
What are the career opportunities at Utrecht Science Park?
The Utrecht Science Park offers many career opportunities at leading organisations, companies and research institutions. Utrecht Science Park currently employs 31,000 people in a wide variety of positions at all levels. This makes Utrecht Science Park a real job engine for university, higher professional and secondary vocational education graduates, and the need for new talent remains high. It is an inspiring and unique place to work, study and connect. Check out the job vacancies page on this website and discover whether you can find a fantastic new employer here in research & development, healthcare or education.
Some examples are:
- Various educational institutions such as Utrecht University and HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
- Healthcare institutions such as UMC Utrecht and the Princess Maxima Centre
- Research institutes such as RIVM, TNO, Hubrecht Institute and Westerdijk Institute
- Companies such as Genmab, Merus, Bilthoven Biologicals and EurobioGenDX
What is the Utrecht Science Week?
Utrecht Science Week is a week-long scientific open house at Utrecht Science Park. It offers a rich and varied programme with engaging lectures, interactive workshops, guided tours and high-profile interviews, focusing on (applied) science and innovation at Utrecht Science Park. A unique place where education, research and entrepreneurship come together to work towards a healthy, sustainable society. Visitors can register free of charge (except for Betweter Festival). In 2025, Utrecht Science Week will take place from Friday 26 September to Sunday 5 October. Visit this page for more information and to register for the various programme components.
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