Utrecht Science Park start-up Beephonix grows with the help of student workers
Utrecht Science Park start-up Beephonix is growing with support from student workers via Topselect, using its patented microphone technology for hearing implants and drone detection.
Utrecht Science Week anniversary edition a great success
The fifth edition of Utrecht Science Week was a resounding success! With more programs, locations, speakers, and visitors than ever before, we look back on an exciting week. The variety of programs and the diverse audience were wonderful to witness. This way, the groundbreaking research here at Utrecht Science Park isn’t kept behind closed doors, but is given the opportunity to inspire others.
Royal honour awarded to Anton Pijpers at his farewell
At his farewell, Anton Pijpers was appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau and received multiple distinctions recognizing his exceptional contributions to Utrecht University and the region.
In the media: Utrecht Science Park as a ‘powerhouse’ of the biotech sector
Following the proposed merger of Utrecht Science Park companies Genmab and Merus, several media outlets have published articles highlighting the strength of the Utrecht Science Park ecosystem. For example, the Financieele Dagblad discussed the “biotech powerhouse” and the importance of growth opportunities to ensure this knowledge remains in the Netherlands.
Succesful first Utrecht Science Park Night Run marks the start of a new tradition
Last Friday, the first Utrecht Science Park Night Run took place. With 1,800 participants, the event was completely sold out. “This is a great way to start the weekend together with your fellow students or colleagues.”
Utrecht University first Dutch university to sign sustainability manifesto
Utrecht University is the first Dutch university to sign the KNAW manifesto ‘Sustainable Thinking, Sustainable Doing’, reaffirming its commitment to make sustainability central to its mission.
Working together to improve palliative care for children with cancer
HOPE4Kids is a four-year European Joint Action project, coordinated by the Princess Máxima Center, in which over seventy organizations from 23 countries work together to improve palliative care for children with cancer through shared knowledge, guidelines, and training.
NWO Roadmap Grant for new national X-ray research centre
Utrecht University will open its own X-ray microscopy lab for sustainable materials research, as part of a new national X-ray center with three hubs.
UMC Utrecht builds the research infrastructure of tomorrow
UMC Utrecht plays a key role in five of the eleven NWO Roadmap projects, investing in cutting-edge research infrastructure essential for future-oriented medical and scientific innovation.
Vitens reporting: bacteria in drinking water
Update on the news message below: the boil water advisory has been lifted according to an update of Vitens on Tuesday November 4th.
Rocket impact exercise scenario for Emergency Hospital
During its annual exercise, the Calamity Hospital simulated a rocket attack to strengthen cooperation between civilian and military healthcare teams.
Five new childhood cancer research projects launched thanks to KiKa
The Princess Máxima Center launches five KiKa-funded research projects focused on innovative and more effective cancer treatments for children.