Opening Utrecht Science Week: Utrecht Science Lecture by Professor Dr. Peter Luijten
During the Utrecht Science Week, Peter Luijten and colleagues showcase how Utrecht Life Sciences transforms scientific research into societal impact.
From Science to Impact: Utrecht Life Sciences
There are few places in the world that bring together as many disciplines vital to cutting-edge research in the life sciences as the Utrecht Science Park. From core molecular biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics to translational and clinical sciences. From molecules to microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. From drug development to medical technology. All of these areas of expertise are within walking distance of each other. This lecture will highlight the unique achievements of Utrecht Life Sciences and explore the opportunities for future societal impact.
Peter Luijten is Vice Dean of the Strategic Theme Life Sciences at Utrecht University and Professor of Functional Medical Imaging. Before his retirement from Utrecht University in October, he will deliver the Utrecht Science Lecture. His talk, titled “From Science to Impact: Utrecht Life Sciences,” will feature contributions from talented colleagues across various thematic Life Sciences communities, including Tzviya Zeev Ben Mordehai, Nico van den Berg, Karijn Suijkerbuijk, and Marianna Tryfonidou.
Utrecht Science Week 2024
Utrecht Science Week will take place from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, October 6. It is an annual event hosted at Utrecht Science Park, offering a week-long open house for anyone interested in (applied) science. The program features inspiring lectures, interactive workshops, guided tours, and thought-provoking interviews—all centered around science at Utrecht Science Park, with a strong focus on the themes of health and sustainability.
Are you participating in the Utrecht Marathon or are you a keen runner? Register for the Running Symposium on March 19th.
On Sunday, May 31st, Utrecht Science Park will once again be the setting for the Utrecht Marathon. Thousands of runners will line up at the starting line to achieve a fantastic feat: running a quarter, half, or full marathon! To help you prepare optimally, the Utrecht Science Park Foundation, in collaboration with partners Utrecht University, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, and Olympos Sports Centre, is organizing a running symposium where you’ll be informed and inspired to get the most out of your running performance.
Applications Now Open for UtrechtInc Validation Programmes
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn research or an idea into a startup? The validation programmes offered by UtrechtInc may provide the first step. Applications are now open.
Relocating a Rainforest: Behind the Scenes at the Botanic Gardens
The Tropical greenhouses at the Utrecht University Botanic Gardens are among its most beloved attractions. But after decades of service, they are ready for retirement and the decision has been made to replace them. Replacing the Greenhouses is far more complex than tearing down glass and steel. It means temporarily relocating, and later returning, thousands of living plants. How do you even begin to move a rainforest?
Utrecht Science Park researchers receive prestigious Cancer Grand Challenge grants
Several research groups, including researchers from UMC Utrecht, the Princess Máxima Center, and the Hubrecht Institute, have been selected for a prestigious Cancer Grand Challenge (CGC) grant. Cancer Grand Challenges was co-founded in 2020 by Cancer Research UK and the National Cancer Institute in the United States. The initiative supports international, multidisciplinary research teams focusing on major challenges in cancer research.