Record number of participants cross the finish line at the sunny Utrecht Science Park during the HiPRO Utrecht Marathon
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On Sunday 18 May, Utrecht was all about sports. The HiPRO Utrecht Marathon experienced a special edition with a full lap at the marathon distance and a record number of participants of over 18,500. In the morning, thousands of runners started their run. Traditionally, the start and finish took place at the Utrecht Science Park, which was the vibrant heart of this sports event.
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First matches made on online platform for lab materials LABEXUSP: from worthless to valuable
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The Utrecht Science Park has a large number of laboratories containing a large amount of equipment, chemicals and disposables, which are used intensively. When this is no longer the case, because a project has been completed, for example, these materials can still be useful to fellow researchers. To bring supply and demand together and encourage a more circular use of laboratory materials, the Laboratory Exchange Platform for the Utrecht Science Park (LABEXUSP) was developed. The platform is still in its pilot phase and the first matches have been made.
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4 and 5 October, science comes to life during the 'Weekend van de Wetenschap' in the Utrecht Science Week
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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. More about the programmes will be announced soon via the websites of the participating organisations and Utrecht Science Week.
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Area development of Schapenweide, Bilthoven with 450 homes and life sciences businesses
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The municipality of De Bilt and Dutch Central Government Real Estate Agency (Rijksvastgoedbedrijf) have signed a purchase agreement for the development of Schapenweide in Bilthoven. Following the development perspective adopted last year, this is an important step for the area. Besides 450 homes, the planning perspective offers space for 25,000 square metres of Life Sciences companies. In the coming period, the perspective will be translated into concrete plans for the Schapenweide area.
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Research UMC Utrecht: Growing bladder cancer from urine
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Predicting which treatment best suits a bladder cancer patient, without burdening anyone extra with surgery. Researchers at UMC Utrecht are doing just that with “urinoids”: mini bladder cancer tumours grown from urine in the lab. All the researchers need for this: urine from the patient. Bladder cancer is in the top 10 most common cancers worldwide. It affects more men than women, but the number of women with the disease has been rising sharply in recent years.
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Construction of Arboretum Park in the heart of the Utrecht Science Park
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At the heart of the Utrecht Science Park, the Arboretum Park is taking shape. This new park will connect the Botanical Gardens with the campus and improve the lines of sight on Fort Hoofddijk. The Botanical Gardens' special tree collection will become part of the public Arboretum Park. From 19 May until 1 August 2025, much of the work to realise the park will take place.
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One step closer to targeted treatment for babies with leukemia in Princess Máxima Center
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An aggressive form of leukemia that mainly affects babies is inhibited when an essential nutrient for the growth of leukemia cells is restricted. Research of the Princess Máxima Center in the laboratory shows promising results. Follow-up research has been started into the possibilities for these treatments that affect the metabolism and are expected to have fewer side effects.
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Free eye tests and glasses for children from Utrecht families who are struggling to make ends meet
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Because children's glasses are not included in the basic health insurance package, children from families that are struggling financially run the risk of not being able to get glasses, with all its consequences. HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and the municipality of Utrecht are making it possible for children from families struggling to make ends meet to get glasses too if they are found to be necessary after an eye measurement. The only condition is that the families live in Utrecht and have a U-pas. Children can have the eye examination done free of charge at HU's Orthoptics programme.
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AMT Medical raises €25 million for bypass procedure without open-Heart surgery
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AMT Medical, a medtech company based in Ede and Utrecht, has announced the closing of a €25 million funding round. The round was led by Bender Analytical Holding, with participation from Invest-NL, the European Innovation Council (EIC), and existing investors. This milestone accelerates AMT’s mission to make open-heart bypass surgery obsolete through its groundbreaking ELANA® Heart Bypass System.
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Utrecht Science Park Foundation
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Heidelberglaan 11
3584 CS Utrecht
030 - 800 4499
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