New Year’s promotion: all-in sports with a generous discount at Sportcentrum Olympos
Employees of Utrecht University, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences (HU), UMCU, Hubrecht Institute and Westerdijk Institute can temporarily enjoy an extra 20% discount on all-in sports at Olympos!
Wennink plan: Life Sciences and biotechnology are important growth drivers for the earning capacity of the Netherlands
The Dutch Life Sciences and biotechnology sector can make a much larger contribution to the Netherlands’ economic strength. This is shown in a new growth strategy presented today as part of Peter Wennink’s advisory report. The report also highlights Utrecht Science Park as one of the key innovation locations and sources of progress and growth.
Running courses at Sportcentrum Olympos for various distances
Want to be well prepared for your distance in the Utrecht Marathon on 31 May 2026? The Olympos Sports Centre at Utrecht Science Park offers 10-week running training programmes for different levels and distances.
Karin Gerritsen receives grant for kidney-on-a-chip
Nephrologist Karin Gerritsen of UMC Utrecht receives a grant of 1.8 million euros for the research NanoKid from NWO. In this research she is working on an innovative kidney-on-a-chip: a miniature model in which the most important kidney functions are imitated. The ultimate goal is to use this kidney-on-a-chip as a fundamental building block for a bioartificial kidney and improving kidney replacement therapies.
24 organisations join forces for sustainable mobility in Utrecht East
Utrecht East took a step into a new phase of sustainable mobility. On 19 January 2026, 24 major organisations from the Utrecht Science Park and Kantorenpark Rijnsweerd signed a joint commitment to make travel more sustainable, encourage walking and cycling, increase the use of public transport, and structurally reduce peak-hour congestion.
De Pit opens in two weeks at the Educatorium – trial day today (20 January)
In two weeks, on Tuesday 3 February, De Pit will officially open in the Educatorium at Utrecht University. De Pit is an independent, student-run food initiative that originated from the Young Future Food Movement (YFFM). The initiative grew from a simple but powerful idea: everyone on campus deserves delicious, nutritious, and affordable food.
Reflecting, looking ahead, and pub quizzing: well-attended New Year’s Café a great success
On Monday evening, January 19th, the Utrecht Science Park New Year’s Café was held. It was wonderful to see so many different partners represented. An interactive pub quiz with questions from various partners thoroughly tested the guests’ knowledge of Utrecht Science Park.
First human receives 3D-printed implant developed in veterinary medicine
Vijf jaar geleden werd een 3D-geprint titanium implantaat aangebracht bij de elleboog van een hond. Dankzij een samenwerking tussen de faculteit Diergeneeskunde van de Universiteit Utrecht en het 3D Lab van het UMC Utrecht kon toen een amputatie worden voorkomen. Afgelopen vrijdag is de eerste stap richting de humane geneeskunde gezet: in het Anna Ziekenhuis in Geldrop werd voor het eerst een 3D-geprinte titanium heupkom aangebracht bij een 36-jarige man met heupdysplasie.
‘USP WorkWalks’ breaks through sedentary patterns and now also receives national recognition with the BeweegAward
The Dutch sit an average of nine hours a day, making them the “European Champion of Sitting,” which is detrimental to health and performance. USP WorkWalks, an inspiring initiative by HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht in collaboration with Utrecht University, the municipality of Utrecht, and the Utrecht Science Park Foundation, is breaking this pattern. The initiative has now also received national recognition. The initiators received the 2025 Exercise Award from State Secretary Judith Tielen (Health, Welfare and Sport) on Friday, January 16th. In addition to various administrators and guests, Alderwoman Eva Oosters and artist and ambassador of the ‘BeweegAlliantie’ Antje Monteiro were present at the award ceremony.
The De Ridder group works on faster diagnosis of childhood cancer
Prof. Dr. Jeroen de Ridder is the new head of a research group at the Princess Máxima Center. He is an expert in bioinformatics, a field that brings together biology, medicine, and computer science. His team uses artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly and accurately identify the type of cancer a child has. A correct diagnosis is important, because it allows children to receive the most appropriate treatment.
Patients are testing a portable artificial kidney at home for the first time
Patients with severe kidney failure often depend on hospital-based dialysis. At UMC Utrecht, patients in the Netherlands are now testing a wearable artificial kidney for the first time, which can be used at home. The first patients are taking part in a clinical study with the so-called NeoKidney. The goal is to give patients more freedom and control in their daily lives, without compromising on safety.
The Coïmbrapad is set to change. And you can vote on the design.
The square at Coïmbrapad on Utrecht Science Park will be renovated this year. Residents, students, and staff of Utrecht Science Park can have their say until January 25.