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 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.
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.
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht wins ECIO Inclusion Award Public Prize with StudieHUiskamer
The StudieHUiskamer at Hogeschool Utrecht won the ECIO Public Award 2025 for inclusive student support, while the jury prize was awarded to the University of Groningen.
Stronger together in trauma care: UMC Utrecht and Defense build on next phase of CETC
The CETC unites UMC Utrecht and Defense to enhance trauma care through research, innovation, and knowledge sharing in acute and psychotrauma care.
22 Vidi Grants Awarded to Utrecht Researchers
22 Utrecht-based researchers are awarded Vidi grants to conduct innovative projects across biomedical sciences, sustainable materials, and the humanities.
Bacteria to the rescue again: a synthetic, animal-free way to grow organoids in 3D
The Hubrecht Institute and Radboud University created an animal-free synthetic gel that supports long-term and robust growth of 3D organoids.
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 University is the first in the Netherlands to measure its biodiversity footprint
Utrecht University is the first Dutch university to measure its biodiversity footprint, gaining insight into how its activities affect nature and species, with the goal of reducing its impact by at least 35% by 2030.
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.