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Innovation test lane for new coronavirus tests at Utrecht Science Park
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| There is an ongoing demand for new, more rapid and more innovative tests to detect the presence of the coronavirus. The question is: are they reliable enough? The innovation test lane, a brainchild of doctor and microbiologist Marije Hofstra and set up jointly by University Medical Center Utrecht and the Municipal Health Service for the Utrecht region, provides the answer. This test lane was designed especially to validate new types of coronavirus tests. (In Dutch only). |
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Researchgroup of Hans Clevers developed a tissue model of the human lung
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| Researchers from the groups of Hans Clevers (Hubrecht Institute) and Bart Haagmans (Erasmus MC) developed a tissue model that closely resembles the human bronchioalveolar system. This system is thought to play a critical role in the progression of an infection with SARS-CoV-2 towards pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The new tissue model can be used to study virus infection and disease progression in human lungs. |
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| Open call for artists and designers for a residency at the Utrecht Botanical Gardens |
| The K.F. Hein Fund and the Utrecht Botanical Gardens are seeking artists and designers in a wide range of disciplines to apply for a residency at the Utrecht Botanical Gardens, located at Utrecht Science Park. The residency will run from August until October 2021 (inclusive) in a working space at Utrecht Botanical Gardens and offers a fee and working budget of €5,000 (including VAT). Visual artists and designers from a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply. |
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| Utrecht's application to the Growth Fund progresses to the evaluation stage |
| A new intercity station and two new light railway lines for Utrecht and the region have moved one step closer to becoming reality. On Thursday, Utrecht's application to the National Growth Fund was officially selected for assessment by the evaluation committee. Central government considers accessibility and urbanisation of the Utrecht region to be a top priority and this investment of 2.1 billion into the heart of the country would build homes, create jobs and facilitate healthy growth in both the city and the region of Utrecht |
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Robot of ‘nail polish’ Tijn bought by the Princess Máxima Center
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| The Princess Máxima Center is buying a robot arm that will help operate on children with brain stem tumors. The robot arm helps the neurosurgeon to safely remove tumor samples for diagnosis. This makes it possible to better map out and follow the progress of brain (stem) cancer in children. The purchase of the robot arm was made possible by the Semmy Foundation (Stichting Semmy), with the proceeds from the ‘LAK. By Tijn's nail polish campaign in 2017. |
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| Utrecht University presents urban vision USP Center and East |
| The University's executive board approved the Urban Development Vision external link (dutch only) for the central and eastern parts of Utrecht Science Park. The design, which was created by Barcode Architects, presents an integrated vision of buildings and outdoor areas to be rolled out over the next 10 years, providing more space for people to gather and work together in and around buildings, bringing more life to the large and small squares between the buildings and creating a greater balance between green space and built space, pedestrians and fast-moving traffic. |
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| Utrecht Science Park in the snow |
| In mid-January, Utrecht Science Park was covered with a layer of crisp, fresh snow, inspiring photographer Jelle Verhoeks to shoot some stunning photos of this beautiful winter scene. |
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