The fifth edition of Utrecht Science Week will take place from 26 September to 5 October 2025. A rich and varied programme with appealing lectures, interactive workshops, guided tours and interviews, around (applied) science, groundbreaking research and innovation at Utrecht Science Park. Save the dates in your agenda. The full programme will follow soon!
On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October, leading organisations will open their doors for everyone during the Weekend van de Wetenschap (Weekend of Science), which takes place as part of the Utrecht Science Week. Visitors will get a unique look behind the scenes at, among others, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Utrecht University, the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital (WKZ) and the Princess Máxima Center.
From Friday 26th September to Sunday 5th October 2025, the Utrecht Science Week is happening. One of the highlights of the week is the Sustainability Day (Dag van de Duurzaamheid), taking place on Tuesday 30th September. This year, the Day of Sustainability is a collaboration between HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and Utrecht University, and the theme is: Connecting with Nature.
We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Dr. Jan van de Winkel, President & CEO of Genmab, will present the keynote opening Utrecht Science Lecture during the 2025 Utrecht Science Week on September 26. As a pioneering scientist and industry leader in antibody-based therapies, Jan van de Winkel has been at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in immunotherapy, shaping the future of cancer treatment and beyond.
The Utrecht Science Week 2024 was a great success! For over a week, you could visit inspiring events around (applied) science and innovation at the Utrecht Science Park. We are now preparing for the fifth edition of Utrecht Science Week, which will take place from Friday 26 September to Sunday 5 October 2025.
Did or do you study at Utrecht Science Park? Or do you work at or with an institution or company at Utrecht Science Park? Are you closely involved with and/or interested in developments in the field of sustainability and healthy living? Then participating in Utrecht Science Week is definitely something for you. Sign up for the Utrecht Science Park newsletter to stay informed.
Utrecht Science Week is an initiative of Utrecht Science Park Foundation with the cooperation of the partners:
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Very simple: go to Programme; if you click on an event, you will find more information about content and speakers. And: the registration button. We keep it simple: no account creation, no shopping cart; just fill in your name and email address.
You can register for one event, but of course also for more. Enough choice, a shame to miss something!
No, we won’t have online events this year. Come along and meet interesting people. And we want to meet you.
In addition to Dutch-language events, there are also English-language events. In the Programme, the English-language events are marked with an icon of the English flag.
Most events will take place at Utrecht Science Park and a few in Utrecht city centre. The location of each event is stated (see Programme).
And if you are stuck? Or do you fancy a cup of coffee or have a question? Then come and visit us, in the heart of the Utrecht Science Week organization, at Heidelberglaan 11 (office of the Utrecht Science Park Foundation). Feel free to drop by, we have an open house all week, you are welcome!
There are no ticket sales, all events are free to visit. The only exception is Betweter Festival in TivoliVredenburg. Participation in all other events is free. Please register, then you are assured of a place.
Free entry is possible at some events, as long as there is space. It is smarter to register in advance, then you are sure that you can participate in the programme.
Please send an email to communicatie@utrechtsciencepark.nl and we can manually add you to the list.
