Newsletter March 2026

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Full of energy toward the Utrecht Marathon: a successful running symposium filled with tips and inspiration

On March 19, the running symposium took place at UMC Utrecht on the Utrecht Science Park, in the lead-up to the Utrecht Marathon on May 31. Many running enthusiasts who work or study at Utrecht Science Park attended the evening. The event offered plenty of inspiration and practical insights for optimal marathon preparation.

 
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UtrechtInc has been recognized in the Financial Times as “Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs 2026” ranking.

UtrechtInc ranks among Europe’s leading startup hubs, a recognition that highlights the strength of its community. Entrepreneurs, researchers, and students are the driving force, and their experiences show that the support truly contributes to growth and impact at Utrecht Science Park.

 
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UMC Utrecht accelerates sustainable healthcare through regional collaboration

The UMC Utrecht is working together with four other hospitals in the Utrecht region and the Province of Utrecht to make healthcare more sustainable. Together, they are focusing on three key areas: reducing waste, increasing reuse, and lowering environmental pollution. Existing improvements can therefore be implemented more quickly and easily across all hospitals.

 
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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.

 
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Utrecht Science Park Foundation is looking for a new Director-Executive

The current Director-Executive, Jan Henk van der Velden of the Utrecht Science Park Foundation, has announced that he will step down from his role as of July 1, 2026. In the coming period, a search will be conducted for an enthusiastic successor.

 

The search is for a visionary ecosystem builder with governance experience, as well as a hands-on mindset to address operational challenges.

 
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External review confirms strong research foundation at Veterinary Medicine

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University has a strong and coherent research foundation. Its research is internationally visible and societally relevant. This is confirmed by a recent evaluation by an external review committee. The final report also provides guidance for further strengthening the Faculty’s research.

 
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Building energy independence at the Utrecht Science Park

At the Utrecht Science Park, five institutions are joining forces to develop a collective aquifer thermal energy storage system (ATES). With this initiative, they are taking an important step toward a future-proof, largely fossil-free energy system. A thermal source for heating and cooling is currently being installed to connect the first buildings. By 2030, several more buildings are expected to be linked to this shared infrastructure. By mutually sharing heat and cold, the campus will significantly reduce its reliance on natural gas and external energy sources.

 
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GenDx and Treos Bio Announce Partnership

GenDx, a Eurobio Scientific Company, based at Utrecht Science Park, specialized in molecular diagnostics for transplantation, today announced a collaboration with Treos Bio, a UK based clinical stage
company, developing next generation of effective off-the-shelf peptide cancer immunotherapies.

 
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More News

Alan Hanjalic nieuwe decaan Bètawetenschappen

 

Eerste CAR-T-therapie bij systemische sclerose in UMC Utrecht

 

Economic gains are more important than idealism in sustainability efforts

                                   
Featured: Utrecht Science Park Spring Café

This edition of the Utrecht Science Park Café will focus on entrepreneurship at the Utrecht Science Park.


Various start-ups at UtrechtInc will give inspiring, short pitches about their businesses, the opportunities and challenges they face, the strength of the ecosystem, and collaboration.

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Agenda

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22 Mrch. - 19 April

1 April

2 April

9 April

13 - 14 April

14 - 16 April

14 - 16 April

15 April

2 May

7 May

10 May

21 May

31 May

4 June

19 - 20 June

27 - 28 June

1 - 3 July

6 - 24 July

5 September

9 - 17 September

25 Sep. - 4 Oct.

USP WorkWalks

Dutch Heart of Health Expo

Utrecht AI Drinks UtrechtInc

10 jaar Wandel Tijdens je Werkdag 

Utrecht Science Park Voorjaarscafé

Westerdijk Spring symposium (EN)

Health cities days in Utrecht

Dutch Heart of Health Expo

Health Jaarontbijt

Stichting Diergeneeskunde Outdoor Event

Team up with a Startup at UtrechtInc

Giro d'Utrecht

BCF Career Event

Utrecht Marathon

Utrecht Life Sciences Technology Event

Camping Botanische Tuinen

HomeSport Events 2026

Education Research Days 2026 HU

Global Planetary Health summer schools

Plant lovers'Market Botanic Gardens

Outdoor cinema Botanic Gardens

Utrecht Science Week 2026

All events
                                   
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