Programme
Will we see you again next year?
Utrecht Science Week 2026 has come to a close. For over a week, visitors enjoyed workshops, lectures, group discussions, and tours focused on science and innovation at Utrecht Science Park. With more than thirty program activities across over 25 locations, there were plenty of opportunities to experience science up close. We look back on a fantastic week that once again highlighted the essential role of collaboration—and the combination of research, education, and entrepreneurship—in addressing today’s societal challenges.
Will we see you again next year? The date for the 2027 edition will be announced soon.
For inspiration, take a look at the program from the recent edition.
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The sixth Utrecht Science Week began on Friday, September 25, with the Utrecht Science Lecture by Juliette Legler on the hidden influence of environmental chemicals, followed by the tenth edition of the Betweter Festival at TivoliVredenburg. In the days that followed, the program focused on topics such as the future of our water, children’s health—explored during a ‘Walking Dinner’—Sustainability Day, and a look behind the scenes at the Hubrecht Institute and Bilthoven Biologicals. The week concluded with the final of the Sustainable City Challenge and the ‘Weekend of Science,’ an event for both young and old.
Opening Utrecht Science Week with keynote by Juliette Legler on the hidden influence of environmental chemicals
On Friday, September 25, the annual science festival ‘Utrecht Science Week’ kicks off once again at Utrecht Science Park. We are pleased to announce that this year, Prof. Dr. Ir. Juliette Legler will deliver the Utrecht Science Lecture. Juliette Legler is Professor of Toxicology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University and leads the ‘One Health Toxicology’ group at the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS).
Betweter Festival during Utrecht Science Week 2026: your idea for an experiment is welcome!
Utrecht Science Week kicks off this year on Friday, September 25th. The Betweter Festival at Tivoli Vredenburg is the ever-popular opening night event. This year marks the tenth edition of the Betweter Festival. This art and science festival, where visitors immerse themselves in a unique mix of talks, music, film, interactive installations, and live research, is inviting participants to submit ideas for experiments during the festival.
Date announced for Utrecht Science Week 2026: 25 September to 4 October
The date for Utrecht Science Week 2026 has been announced! Get your calendar ready, because the most inspiring and informative week in the field of (applied) science will take place in 2026 from September 25 to October 4.
