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.
Experience Utrecht Science Week, register now
From Friday, September 26th to Sunday, October 5th, Utrecht Science Week takes place. Utrecht Science Park will open its doors to everyone interested in (applied) science. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to discover groundbreaking science and world-class innovation. Registration is free.
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.
Utrecht Science Park takes a step towards greater liveability with the help of Community Builders
To improve the quality of life and social cohesion at Utrecht Science Park, residents and partners are launching the “Springlevend Utrecht Science Park” program, which will recruit Community Builders from among apartment residents. The Community Builders will promote connection, participation, and neighborhood development. They will do this, in part, by establishing and managing a local meeting space. The housing boards at Utrecht Science Park took an important first step in this direction in May of last year, and this is now being followed up.
WorkWalk: Erik Scherder visits the Utrecht Science Park
On Wednesday, September 4th, exercise professor Erik Scherder, along with representatives from the Municipality of Utrecht, HU Utrecht University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht University, and the Utrecht Science Park Foundation, literally took a step towards more exercise. Together, they participated in a WorkWalk in the green surroundings of Utrecht Science Park. The walk was held in the lead-up to Vitality Week at the end of September and is part of a broader movement to better combine work and vitality.
Much achieved in 10 years of coordination construction activities at Utrecht Science Park: “RAP meeting” celebrates its anniversary
Over the past ten years, the RAP meeting has built a reputation as the central hub for convening and reviewing the construction activities at Utrecht Science Park, including aspects such as accessibility, safety, and livability. Much has been achieved during this period, demonstrating the value of consultation between all parties in ensuring the smooth running of all construction activities.
2025 Student Awards for Bas Kraan, ‘Rowing Blind’ and Pepijn de Koning during the Start of the Academic Year
During the Start of the Academic Year, Vice President Margot van der Starre presented the student awards.
New Campaign by Princess Máxima Center During ‘Childhood Cancer Awareness Month’
The Princess Máxima Center launches a new campaign during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to highlight how children, families, and healthcare teams work together to help children truly get better.
No more disposable suit for parents in OR
Starting September 1, the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital will no longer require parents to wear disposable blue suits in the OR, giving children more comfort and saving thousands of kilos of waste each year.
Hans Clevers returns to the Hubrecht Institute
Former Hubrecht Institute director Hans Clevers returns on September 1 as distinguished group leader of the newly named Clevers Group, continuing his pioneering work in organoid research and stem cell biology.
Utrecht University of Applied Sciences Celebrates Anniversary and Kicks Off Ambitious New Academic Year
Utrecht University of Applied Sciences celebrated its anniversary by opening the 2025–2026 academic year, reflecting on its history and looking ahead with ambition for student growth, innovation, and societal impact.
Read the interview with Jan van de Winkel about his keynote for the opening of Utrecht Science Week on September 26
At the opening of Utrecht Science Week, Prof. Dr. Jan van de Winkel will share how immunotherapy, AI, and collaboration are key to groundbreaking advances in fighting and preventing cancer and other serious diseases.