| HU Journalism programmes and Victim Support Netherlands launch 'Victims in the media' project |
| The 'Victims in the media (dilemmas and tools for journalists)' project was recently launched with a kick-off meeting. In this project, Victim Support Netherlands works together with the Bachelor's programme and postgraduate course in Journalism at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. The aim of the project is to raise more awareness of the impact of media reports on victims and their families. |
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| Giro d'Utrecht May 20, 2023: sign up |
On Saturday the 20th of May the Giro d'Utrecht will take place, once again starting at the Utrecht Science Park. For cyclists there are several distances: 70, 100, 130 en 160 kilometers. For gravel riders, a gravel tour of 90 kilometers is on the program
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| De Utrecht Marathon powered by Utrecht Science Park will take place on May 21, 2023 with various distances for all types of runners and ages. A sporting event that contributes to the importance of physical and mental well-being and personal encounters. A new component, de Studenten Estafette, completes the event. |
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| On March 28 UMC Utrecht organizes the sports medical running symposium |
| Whether you’re in training for a marathon, into sports or simply interested in this topic, you’re more than welcome to take part in the running symposium. Let the experts inform and inspire you. Running is like any other sport: the more a runner knows, the smaller the risk of illness or injury. Everyone is welcome and participation is free of charge, but register first. |
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| Fewer side effects of medication through DNA testing |
| Patients whose drug treatment is matched to their DNA suffer 30% fewer serious side effects. So writes a team of international researchers, including Vera Deneer, hospital pharmacist and clinical pharmacologist in the Pharmacy of UMC Utrecht and her colleague Heshu Abdullah-Koolmees, in The Lancet. |
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| New region positioning Utrecht, Heart of Health |
| Together we are Utrecht, Heart of Health. We're joining the mission to make a lasting positive change to the health of the world and its people. Supported by world leading businesses, institutions, and governments, we’ve got the skills, resources and facilities to make this a reality. |
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| HU students enable deafblind people to row thanks to vibrating vest |
| Thanks to the Running Blind foundation, deafblind people are able to run with a buddy. Rowing club 'Het Sloepweesje' invited her to come and give rowing a try – but that turned out to bring new challenges. Challenges that a team of HU students were happy to take on as part of their study programme |
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| Emerging 'from nowhere': microproteins offer new leads for cancer research |
| Led by Dr. Sebastiaan van Heesch, research group leader at the Máxima Center, and Prof. Dr. Norbert Hübner of the Max Delbrück Center, researchers have further investigated the microproteins they previously discovered. They now show that these previously ignored microproteins may play a role in important processes in both healthy and cancer cells. |
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| A researcher of Utrecht University recently founded a startup to reduce global methane emissions |
| Emission reduction of this greenhouse gas has shown high potential in quickly slowing down global warming. Utrecht University researcher Hossein Maazallahi recently founded his start-up Maaz Maps to accelerate methane emission reduction at the global scale. “My company operates with the latest academic knowledge. Although many questions are still unanswered, we have developed enough methods which are suitable for application in the real world.” |
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| Pop-up restaurant SterkWater from April 20th till May 21st in Fort Rijnauwen |
| Enjoy a unique evening out this spring, a mere stone's throw away from Utrecht Science Park! Behind the usually closed gates, you can catch a glimpse of a mysterious fort. Fort Rijnauwen is a beautiful hidden gem and will open its doors exclusively for pop-up restaurant SterkWater from April 20th till May 21st. At the largest fort of the Dutch Waterline, you can indulge in unique stories, a special 5-course dinner, and delicious accompanying wines. |
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