Educate for tomorrow’s healthcare with 3D printing
With a new minor in medical 3D bioprinting, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and the University Medical Center Utrecht are training students for the healthcare of the future, in which 3D printing technology is playing an increasingly important role.
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.
GenDx is ‘Fit to Donate’ and goes the extra mile to raise funds for Stichting Matchis
With the ‘GenDx Tulip Run’, colleagues, friends and family raised €3,850 for Matchis, good for one new potential stem cell donor per employee.
UU researchers contribute to Global Tipping Points Report
UU scientists from the Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research Utrecht investigated the Atlantic Ocean circulation and show that a sudden weakening can have major consequences for the global climate.
“Thanks to the Incubator Utrecht Foundation and the setting of the Utrecht Science Park, we can make progress faster”
The Incubator Utrecht Foundation offers biotechnology start-ups the facilities and network to successfully develop and grow their innovative ideas.
Extra tram runs on special days
The tram runs regularly on weekends during FC Utrecht home games and during Open Days at Utrecht Science Park for Utrecht University (HU) and Utrecht University (UU). This ensures you can travel comfortably and quickly, even during peak hours.
Well-attended Weekend of Science, a wonderful conclusion to Utrecht Science Week
On Sunday, October 5th, the Weekend of Science took place at Utrecht Science Park. This national event has been a staple at Utrecht Science Park for years and marks the annual culmination of Utrecht Science Week. It aims to introduce younger generations to science, innovation, and technology. Despite the changeable weather, thousands of visitors flocked to Utrecht Science Park for the free experiments, workshops, and presentations.
UMC Utrecht & WKZ Foundation on shirts Men’s 1st team Kampong
Unique to the Hoofdklasse Hockey league: Kampong Men’s 1 will be sporting the UMC Utrecht & Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital (WKZ) Foundation logo on their shirts this season. The club and foundation hope to further highlight the importance of exercise for a healthy society. While a company name often prominently features, this season’s Kampong Men’s 1 shirt features the UMC Utrecht & WKZ Foundation logo. This is the first time a charity has been so visible in Hoofdklasse Hockey.
Ureka Mega Challenge winner: communicating despite locked-in syndrome
During Utrecht Science Week, the innovative project Alphabet won the Ureka Mega Challenge 2025. The digital solution helps people with locked-in syndrome communicate again and represents a major step forward in healthcare.
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht becomes more sustainable with a biodigester
On Thursday, October 2nd, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht celebrated the installation of an innovative biodigester during the Utrecht Science Week. This system converts vegetable, fruit, and food waste (organic waste) into biogas, contributing to a more sustainable campus. The biodigester also serves as a testing ground for education and research, and as an inspiring example for the region. This demonstrates how Utrecht University of Applied Sciences is putting its sustainability ambitions and mission-driven initiatives into practice.
Biotech companies at Utrecht Science Park Genmab and Merus join forces
The Danish-Dutch biotech company Genmab is acquiring its Dutch counterpart Merus. Both companies have their main facilities next to each other at Utrecht Science Park. Genmab is paying $8 billion (€6.8 billion) for its neighbor, thereby acquiring a promising experimental drug for head and neck cancer and colorectal cancer.
UMC Utrecht develops 3D-printed mold for better treatment of nasal cancer
Researchers at UMC Utrecht have developed an innovative 3D printed mold that makes nasal cancer treatment more accurate and patient-friendly. Thanks to the customized mold, tumors can be irradiated more precisely. This results in less damage to surrounding tissue and faster recovery.