What developments do we recognise in the history of laboratory education? What major issues are currently relevant in the fields of life sciences and chemistry? And what will the lab of the future look like? You can come and discuss the past, present and future with companies, lecturers, researchers and other experts.

100 Years of Laboratory Education
‘100 years ago, Prof. Hijmans van den Bergh started to teach courses for lab assistants to help him during his research in the laboratory’, explains Patrick Cramers, Director of the Institute for Life Sciences & Chemistry. ‘One century on, it has evolved into a solid professional programme from which 400 students graduate each year. There are now 12 of these programmes spread across the entire country, so Utrecht has played a wonderful part in the discipline’s history. Hijmans van den Bergh had probably never expected this kind of expansion, but it just goes to show how relevant the programme is.’

Collaboration at Utrecht Science Park
‘Utrecht Science Park plays a leading role with regard to life sciences and sustainability. For this reason, we feel very much at home at Utrecht Science Park and we hope to continue the collaboration between our USP-based programmes and applied research and our partners in the park over the years to come. It’s great for our education, particularly for our current and future students’, says Cramers.

What can you expect from the conference?
Marion Koopmans, Professor of Virology at Erasmus MC, will address the issues facing the healthcare sector and the importance of laboratory education. Wilma Scholte op Reimer, member of the Executive Board at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, will discuss the knowledge agenda at Utrecht Science Park with Peter Luijten (Vice Dean of UMC Utrecht) and Nico van Meeteren (Director of the Life Sciences & Health Top Sector), among others. Tineke Zweed, member of the Executive Board at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, will discuss safety and sustainability in the laboratory of the future with a variety of experts. And all of the above will be conducted under the enthusiastic chairmanship of Jim Jansen, editor-in-chief of New Scientist!

Speakers
Marion Koopmans, Wilma Scholte op Reimer, Peter Luijten, Nico van Meeteren, Tineke Zweed, Jim Jansen

 Among the most prestigeous awards for arts and sciences in the Netherlands, the Heineken prizes are internationally renowned. The laureates offer new perspectives, realise unexpected breakthroughs and open new paths for others to take. On September 30, two of the 2022 laureates will be giving lectures: Carolyn Bertozzi (professor of Chemistry and Chemical & Systems Biology at Stanford University), Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics 2022 and Vishva M. Dixit (vice president of Early Discovery Research at Genentech), Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for Medicine 2022.

This Friday afternoon, we won't be holding our regular drinks to celebrate the end of the working week. Instead, expect a dynamic and enthusiastic look ahead at the week to come: it's the start of Utrecht Science Week!

The Betweter Festival is back! Your annual dose of insight and inspiration. This edition will also be held in TivoliVredenburg: a unique mix of talks, music, film, interactive installations and live scientific research. On countering scepticism with facts and facts with scepticism. The Betweter Festival is aimed at everyone who wants to know how the world works, isn't afraid of new experiences and likes to be amazed. Scientists, artists and visitors interact in an informal festival setting and reflect on tomorrow's world and today's major questions together. Expect to enjoy fascinating scientific talks, music, live experiments, art and film. The Betweter Festival is organised by Utrecht University. The festival marks the opening event of Utrecht Science Week and the national Science Weekend, and also makes up part of the U900 festivities.

Other partners include the Utrecht School of the Arts, the University for Humanistics and TivoliVredenburg.

Science Weekend aims to offer people of all ages an accessible introduction to the world of science and technology.

A unique look behind the scenes

Visitors to Science Weekend will have unique opportunities to look behind the scenes at various organisations and visit places that are normally inaccessible to the public. They will get to meet real scientists, watch restorers at work in a museum and do experiments in a laboratory.

For anyone aged 8 to 88

Science Weekend is suitable for - almost - all age groups. Although the event may not be suitable for the very youngest, children aged 8 and up have a unique opportunity to explore the wonderful world of science and technology for themselves. Various partners at Utrecht Science Park will also be participating and opening their doors (online, too, in some cases). Some highlights: take a virtual tour of RIVM or visit the open day at the KNMI in De Bilt.

Science Weekend aims to offer people of all ages an accessible introduction to the world of science and technology.

A unique look behind the scenes

Visitors to Science Weekend will have unique opportunities to look behind the scenes at various organisations and visit places that are normally inaccessible to the public. They will get to meet real scientists, watch restorers at work in a museum and do experiments in a laboratory.

For anyone aged 8 to 88

Science Weekend is suitable for - almost - all age groups. Although the event may not be suitable for the very youngest, children aged 8 and up have a unique opportunity to explore the wonderful world of science and technology for themselves. Various partners at Utrecht Science Park will also be participating and opening their doors (online, too, in some cases). Some highlights: take a virtual tour of RIVM, visit the Botanical Gardens and learn all about the research being carried out at Utrecht University, Hubrecht Institute, Westerdijk Institute and RMU (Regenerative Medicine Utrecht). You can also visit the Prinses Máxima Center during their open house. (Sunday 2 October).

How to stimulate a healthy living environment? Several experts from the Institute for Preventive Health will reflect on this question in the Utrecht Science Week.

A healthy lifestyle can prevent chronic diseases and improve the quality of life, also for people who already have a disease. This is desperately needed: the health care system can already barely cope with the number of chronically ill people, a situation that will only worsen in the coming years. The Institute for Preventive Health (i4PH) sees many ways to support people to adopt a healthy lifestyle, including growing health awareness among citizens, smart digital technology for early diagnosis and personalised lifestyle advice, and implementing healthy urban design principles.

Influence of the environment on a healthy lifestyle

In this interactive workshop we will focus on what impact the living environment can have on adopting a healthy lifestyle. If we want to make optimal use of the potential of healthy area development we must think and act integrally; in other words, we must include various disciplines and perspectives.

Participatory engagement including representatives from various disciplines, public and private parties, science and citizens, is essential for creating healthy living environments. But how to combine these perspectives? In this interactive workshop you will learn from the best. Top experts from different scientific disciplines, governmental organizations, and businesses share their best-practices in short pitches and challenge you to think out of the box. What more is needed to stimulate the development of healthy living environments?

Join the discussion!

We invite researchers, partners, consumers, students, policy makers, commercial companies and others to participate in this interactive discussion. Together we will be able to take the next step towards a healthier living environment! You can register here.

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Lidwien Smit and Franck Meijboom gave a sneak preview of this discussion when they recently interviewed each other in Illuster, in which they talked about fostering a healthy and sustainable society.

Lidwien is a professor of One Health and Environmental Epidemiology at Utrecht University while Franck is an associate professor of Ethics of Human-Animal Interaction, also at Utrecht University.

On Monday, 3 October, they will continue this discussion with Debbie Jaarsma, dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, serving as chair.

Humans and animals, animals and humans, mutual dependence, inextricable connectedness, ethical and physical boundaries, sustainability and animals: the discussion themes are endless!

Will this discussion serve as the prelude to the previously proposed joint research proposal? There’s every chance!

This talk is being organised as part of the series of bring-your-own-lunch-meetings in the Utrecht Science Week pavilion in the Botanical Gardens. Naturally, you are also welcome to attend without bringing your own lunch. Register today so you don't forget.

Speakers
Lidwien Smit, Franck Meijboom, Debbie Jaarsma

Questions? You can e-mail usw@utrechtsciencepark.nl

Onderzoek je eigen voedselgewoonten, draag bij aan voedselonderzoek en ga in gesprek over toekomstige voedselkeuzes! 
De wetenschappers van het RIVM laten je zien hoe zij onderzoek doen naar duurzame en gezonde voeding. En laten zien hoe jij daarbij kunt helpen! Zij nemen je mee op ontdekkingsreis langs je eigen eetgewoonten. Hoeveel en wat eet jij? En hoe goed kun je inschatten of die producten gezond en/of duurzaam zijn? Aan het eind van deze interactieve sessie gaan we met elkaar in gesprek over onze toekomstige voedselkeuzes. Welke maatregelen op het gebied van onze voeding zijn nodig om het klimaat, de natuur en de volksgezondheid te verbeteren?

Tijdens deze sessie wordt iets heel alledaags goed onder de loep genomen, en haal je concrete inzichten op waarmee je voor jezelf, onze gezondheid en ons milieu groot verschil kan maken. Meld je dus snel aan voor deze interactieve sessie over duurzame en gezonde voeding!  

For questions mail to usw@utrechtsciencepark.nl

Dutch-Indonesian activist Melati Wijsen (20) has been fighting plastic pollution for years, with very successful results: at a young age, she managed to eliminate the use of plastic bags on the island of Bali. BIGGER THAN US shows Melati’s intriguing and poignant journey as she meets other young changemakers who have dedicated their lives to building a better future. These young people are committed to causes like human rights, the climate, freedom of speech and access to education and food. BIGGER THAN US was directed by Flore Vasseur, co-produced by Marion Cotillard and selected for the Cannes Film Festival as part of a special climate programme. More information: Bigger Than Us, film about the youth movement led by Melati Wijsen from Bali - Plastic Soup Foundation.

https://www.plasticsoupfoundation.org/2022/06/bigger-than-us/

Learn all about life at the incubator. If the startup is a plant, then the startup incubator is a greenhouse. Plants in greenhouses grow faster, higher and bear more fruits. Visit UtrechtInc, the incubator at Utrecht Science Park and learn more about promising Utrecht based startups. Perhaps founding a startup or being part of a startup team is something for you?!

You don’t need to sign up.

Questions or more information? You can send an e-mail to: robin@utrechtinc.nl

The knowledge and expertise at Utrecht Science Park contribute to a more sustainable society, making Utrecht the most competitive region in Europe. Curious to hear more about that? One of the startup founders from the UtrechtInc community will pitch their startup and there’s an ask me anything afterwards.

Questions or more information: You can send an e-mail to robin@utrechtinc.nl

This edition of Wetenschnapps XL is all about collaboration, featuring both academic and support staff from Utrecht University, UMC Utrecht, Wageningen University & Research and Eindhoven University of Technology. How can we work together to achieve good science communication? What is your role in that collaboration? Good collaboration is essential for meaningful contact between science and society. We will explore various aspects of this collaboration through a programme which includes: a panel discussion with Margaret Gold, founder of the national Citizen Science Network and coordinator of the Citizen Science Lab; Shared Stories, in which experienced and less experienced communicators will share their experiences with public activities; and workshops on measuring impact, dialogue training, public project organisation and more.

Meer informatie

During ‘Plant-based nutrition, the new standard in healthcare?’, Arte Groenewegen and Jopke Janmaat, founders of the successful student collective ‘de CO₂-assistent’, will speak with healthcare administrators and experts on nutrition and ethics like Jaap Seidell. Based on the premise that healthcare and the climate crisis are inextricably linked, the healthcare sector is facing the major challenge of increasing its sustainability. In this debate, we will examine the importance of plant-based nutrition for the health of patients and society. Will plant-based nutrition and locally sourced foods become the new standard in healthcare? See also: https://co2assistent.nl/

This debate is part of the series of bring-your-own-lunch-meetings in the Utrecht Science Week pavilion in the Botanical Gardens. You are also welcome to attend without bringing your own lunch!

Please bear with us; the programme will be announced shortly. Inspiration, knowledge and amazement! Open for physical and online visitors.

There will be simultaneous translation through headphones the entire day

Did you know that the Dutch edtech sector has grown over 90% in the last 5 years? Meet one of our promising edtech startups and hear all about the way they improve the world of education. Live from Utrecht Science Park, the largest science park in the Netherlands.

Questions or more information? You can send an e-mail to robin@utrechtinc.nl

Learn all about life at the incubator. If the startup is a plant, then the startup incubator is a greenhouse. Plants in greenhouses grow faster, higher and bear more fruits. Visit UtrechtInc, the incubator at Utrecht Science Park and learn more about promising Utrecht based startups. Perhaps founding a startup or being part of a startup team is something for you?!

You don’t need to sign up.

Questions or more information? You can send an e-mail to robin@utrechtinc.nl

The coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is unfortunately still among us, which is why RIVM continues to monitor its spread. This is done with sewage surveys, among other things.  

One of the ways to track the spread of the coronavirus is to measure virus particles in our sewage water. This study began on a small scale in 2020 when the virus first appeared in the Netherlands. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is now analysing sewage water samples from all across the Netherlands, including from nearly all Dutch households (over 17 million people). There, RIVM labs examine whether it contains virus particles of the coronavirus.

Everyone uses the toilet and thus makes an anonymous contribution to the study. Several times a week, samples of the dirty sewage water from all 300-plus sewage treatment plants in the Netherlands are sent to the RIVM laboratory.

What does this involve? What can we learn from it? Can we also detect new variants in sewage water? The analysts from RIVM will guide us through the process of the sewage water study. The results of the analysis are ultimately posted on the Dutch government’s Coronavirus Dashboard so that everyone can see the status of the spread of COVID-19 in the Netherlands, the region or the municipality.

The sewage water study is made possible through collaboration between RIVM and the 21 Dutch water authorities and is conducted on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. 

Learn all about life at the incubator. If the startup is a plant, then the startup incubator is a greenhouse. Plants in greenhouses grow faster, higher and bear more fruits. Visit UtrechtInc, the incubator at Utrecht Science Park and learn more about promising Utrecht based startups. Perhaps founding a startup or being part of a startup team is something for you?!

You don’t need to sign up.

Questions or more information? You can send an e-mail to robin@utrechtinc.nl

Taking place as it does on World Animal Day, this year’s Utrecht Knowledge Event (Utrecht Maakt Kennis) will be all about laboratory animals. Did you know that half a million laboratory animals are used for animal testing in the Netherlands each year? No fewer than 88% of animal studies result in the death of the animals involved. Ouch. What are the reasons for the continued prevalence of animal testing and how realistic is it to expect an end to this practice? A panel discussion between animal welfare campaigner Giel Beelen, Professor Cyrille Krul and a group of Life Sciences students from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht.

Even though cosmetics tests on animals were banned in the EU in 2013, animal testing continues to be widespread, for instance in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Is there no other way? HU students and staff are hard at work on alternative methods that make use of organoids and computer modelling. ‘It has to be done faster and it has to be done differently,’ argues Professor Cyrille Krul, whose research activities focus on the transition toward animal-free innovation. Cyrille will tell us more about what HU is doing in this area and her contributions to a revolutionary new approach. This research is not only taking place within the research group Innovative Testing in Life Sciences & Chemistry, but is also being undertaken by HU students! Recently, a group of Life Sciences students won first prize in the Applied Science Pitch Competition with their pitch on animal-free innovation. They will also be on hand at the Utrecht Knowledge Event to give us an update.

Joining them will be animal welfare campaigner and radio maker Giel Beelen. He will talk about what the media can do to call more attention to animal testing and change public opinion. In the past, he has taken part in a ‘pork gala dinner’ to protest against animal testing and handed out the House of Animals Awards, which encourage media figures to pay more attention to animal welfare. Giel has proven himself adept at using the mass media to expose wrongdoing, with a televised stunt that saw him being force-fed by animal rights activists as one of the highlights. How does he feel about animal testing and how could the media help to bring us one step closer to a future without it?

In addition, the programme will feature a performance by Utrecht spoken-word artist Tom Strik, who will give a blow-by-blow account of the discussion in the form of word art. The event will be hosted by theatre maker Patrick Nederkoorn and a student programmer for Podium.

Venue: Utrecht Library Theatre

For more information and to register: www.podium.hu.nl

Sewage water may be an indicator of public health in the Netherlands. Many diseases that occur in groups of people can be detected in sewage water through measurable particles or substances. These can include infectious diseases like polio and COVID-19, or non-infectious diseases like diabetes. We can also find substances in sewage water that tell us more about our lifestyle, living conditions and environment.

RIVM has been conducting sewage water research for 30 years. In 1992, RIVM detected the polio virus in our sewage water. Later on, the researchers also examined antibiotics-resistant bacteria and medicine residues, for example to investigate the illegal market for Viagra. The sewage water study is likely to be further expanded in the future. 

Experts from RIVM will take you on a quest for the possibilities of the sewage water study. What is possible, useful and feasible? Does it contribute to existing diagnostics? And finally: is it ethically responsible to search for information in the residue of our faeces and urine? 

In this inspirational session you will hear more about the journey of a healthtech startup. Enthusiastic about innovation in healthcare? Ever considered how to become a science entrepreneur? Then this event is for you! We begin with a talk from a startup founder followed by network drinks afterwards.

For questions mail to: robin@utrechtinc.nl

Developing an implementation timetable for hospital administrators: Join in and help us figure out how to make an impact together.

You are invited to spend a day working on your sustainability issue with all the people you would like to speak to: from healthcare professionals to green alliances, from administrators to health insurers, from industry to pharmaceuticals, from students to waste disposal companies.

As we all know, the process of creating a more sustainable healthcare system is extremely complex; how can we work together effectively to make real progress?

The outcomes of the day's events will be presented to healthcare administrators, along with one central question: how can we implement these ideas in hospitals as soon as possible? A co-production by the Princess Máxima Centre, Utrecht University, UMC Utrecht and Zorgambassade in collaboration with UtrechtInc. Participation is free! Please be aware that the number of places is limited. We will make sure you have everything you need - including food, drinks and a beautiful location - on the day. Just bring your laptop and your sense of enthusiasm: we'll take care of the rest. We expect all participants who register for the event to attend the entire programme.

The following moderators will be present during the Hackathon: Cornelis Boersma (CEO Health Ecore), Dorien van de Heijden (lobstercompagnie), Alex Klootwijk (Slijpstof), Ludo de Goeje (Slijpstof), Bas Maier (NVO) and Bas van Lier (Bureau 2030).

Green Team Zorgambassade: Rosan Aapkes, Renske Karens, Jill Pape, Aletta de Beer

For questions, mail to: greenteam@zorgambassade.nl

A Nice and appealing example of interplay between fundamental and practice-oriented research lectorate 'Healthy urban development' of HU and RIVM. This focuses on the question how to combine healthy urban living with current compact housing construction in existing urbanised areas. Together with practical partners from the Utrecht region, students and knowledge partners from e.g. Data- and Knowledge Hub Healthy Urban Living, smart solutions are being sought that match the wishes of (future) residents. In this workshop, lector Hanneke Kruize and lecturer/researcher Rien van Stigt will ask you to contribute ideas based on practical case study Cartesius in Utrecht, a future residential area with high ambitions in the field of healthy urban living. Think along about healthy design and put yourself in the shoes of future residents, and register now!   

Learn all about life at the incubator. If the startup is a plant, then the startup incubator is a greenhouse. Plants in greenhouses grow faster, higher and bear more fruits. Visit UtrechtInc, the incubator at Utrecht Science Park and learn more about promising Utrecht based startups. Perhaps founding a startup or being part of a startup team is something for you?!

You don’t need to sign up.

For questions, mail to: robin@utrechtinc.nl

A striking and appealing example of the interplay between fundamental and practice-oriented research lectorate 'Healthy urban development' of HU and RIVM. This focuses on the question how to combine healthy urban living with current compact housing construction in existing urbanised areas. Together with practical partners from the Utrecht region, students and knowledge partners from e.g. Data- and Knowledge Hub Healthy Urban Living, smart solutions are being sought that match the wishes of (future) residents. In this workshop, lector Hanneke Kruize and lecturer/researcher Rien van Stigt will ask you to contribute ideas based on practical case study Cartesius in Utrecht, a future residential area with high ambitions in the field of healthy urban living. Think along about healthy design and put yourself in the shoes of future residents, and register now!   

The First Generation Fund established by Charisma Hehakaya aims to help current and future first-generation university students make the most of their talents. The fund achieves this by providing small grants, inspiring students and connecting them with current and former first-generation students. A short explanation of the fund's organisational structure and aims will be followed by an interview in which students and lecturers discuss their experiences. Social sustainability, cultural aspects, bridging gaps and connecting worlds. Long live the pioneers!

 www.uu.nl/organisatie/doneren/eerste-generatie-fonds, https://rdcu.be/cNFWM, www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opinie/wie-echt-voor-diversiteit-is-steunt-eerste-generatie-studenten~b204ab43/, https://www.ad.nl/werk/charisma-29-leefde-van-voedselbank-en-is-nu-promovenda-op-universiteit~a407e09d/

For questions, mail to: usw@utrechtsciencepark.nl

On 10 December 1821, the Veterinary Medicine programme was launched. 200 years later, on 10 December 2021, Utrecht University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine marked the start of the celebrations of this very special anniversary. The celebrations will conclude with a jubilee party at the end of June.

However, we will be extending the celebrations for a little longer during Utrecht Science Week!

On the afternoon of Wednesday, 5 October, we will highlight the substantial contemporary impact that veterinary medicine has on society when the following speakers tell wonderful stories about Utrecht University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine:

Saskia Arndt, Professor of Animal Behaviour, discussing animal welfare and behaviour

Alain de Bruin, Professor of Pathobiology and Head of Biomolecular Health Sciences, discussing cancer in animals and humans.

Hans Kooistra, Professor of Veterinary Medicine, discussing One Medicine: what can findings from patient care in veterinary medicine mean for human medicine?

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has been at the heart of society for 200 years, but with recent developments, the veterinary field is more relevant than ever. With its research, education and patient care, the faculty and its partners want to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and people.

Participation in the event is open to all interested parties. Make sure to check the website and social media channels regularly, so that you can register on time!

Learn all about life at the incubator. If the startup is a plant, then the startup incubator is a greenhouse. Plants in greenhouses grow faster, higher and bear more fruits. Visit UtrechtInc, the incubator at Utrecht Science Park and learn more about promising Utrecht based startups. Perhaps founding a startup or being part of a startup team is something for you?!

You don’t need to sign up.

For questions, mail to: robin@utrechtinc.nl

How mentally healthy are students in the Netherlands? What are the different perspectives? And how can we improve mental health? Research by the RIVM and the Trimbos Institute shows that many students experience mental complaints and that this group is growing. Is the pressure from the performance society too great? And can a university or college play a role in this? Researchers from the RIVM and Trimbos Institute will be talking with students, a student psychologist, the chairman of the national student union, the HU student welfare booster, an advocate of student organisations and members of the public. Looking for answers, facts and experiences from students and professionals about mental health. A live conversation interspersed with short presentations of research findings and experiences. Will you be there?

In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that we need a new perspective on food production in order to organise it in a sustainable way. Circular agriculture is a potential approach whose aimed at wasting as little food as possible, for example by feeding ‘rejected’ vegetables to animals instead of harvesting feed specifically for animals. But what do we need to make the transition to circular agriculture? What risks are involved, and how can we anticipate them? What role does animal welfare play in these efforts? We will sit down with scientists and livestock farmers to discuss the question of how this transition can be realised. Discussion led by Rebecca Nordquist, programme in collaboration with Future Food Utrecht. (https://www.uu.nl/en/research/future-food-utrecht)

Learn all about life at the incubator. If the startup is a plant, then the startup incubator is a greenhouse. Plants in greenhouses grow faster, higher and bear more fruits. Visit UtrechtInc, the incubator at Utrecht Science Park and learn more about promising Utrecht based startups. Perhaps founding a startup or being part of a startup team is something for you?!

You don’t need to sign up.

For questions, mail to: robin@utrechtinc.nl

The managing director of the Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute, Gerard van der Steenhoven, will explain it all in detail: the phenomena of global warming, climate change and weather extremes.

Speaker
Gerard van der Steenhoven

For questions, mail to: usw@utrechtsciencepark.nl

De kennispartners van het Utrecht Science Park en de gemeente Utrecht werken bij de organisatie van de Utrecht Science Week intensief samen. Deze samenwerking is dit jaar verbonden aan de viering van ‘900 jaar Utrecht: stad zonder muren’. Frank van Rijnsoever, Universitair hoofddocent innovatiestudies en Susanne Schilderman, wethouder Utrecht, gaan in op het belang van Utrecht Science Park en de kennispartners voor de ontwikkeling van de stad. Hoe dragen onderwijs en onderzoek bij aan de welvaart van de stad Utrecht en de regio? Mieke de Bruin (Stichting Utrecht Science Park) onderzoekt in gesprek met onder anderen Michiel Dijkman (Economic Board Utrecht), Margriet Schneider (UMC Utrecht) en Jan Henk van der Velden (Stichting Utrecht Science Park) de kansen die ondernemerschap Utrecht Science Park en de stad Utrecht biedt. Stad zonder muren heeft de toekomst!

Ter afsluiting van het inhoudelijke programma is er een feestelijke borrel.

Wilco Hazeleger is dean of the Faculty of Geosciences and professor of Climate System Science at Utrecht University. While enjoying pizza, he will talk about Utrecht's climate research.

Researchers at Utrecht University take measurements worldwide so they know how the planet is doing. This allows them to calculate which changes have taken place and what that might mean in the future. Models are used to examine the consequences of choices, for climate, people and animals. Moreover, Utrecht's climate research is not unrelated to all kinds of social issues such as energy transition, food systems and urban development. The research into a sustainable future is therefore very wide-ranging and in collaboration with social partners.

The Faculty of Geosciences has the ambition to be a world leader in the field of the earth system and sustainability, with a unique combination of natural and social science expertise. Wilco Hazeleger is closely involved in Open Science and applications of AI and data science in sustainability research.

For questions, mail to: usw@utrechtsciencepark.nl

Healthy Living theme day

09.00  Reception, coffee in the foyer

09.30    Welcome en opening

Discussion leader Friso Smit, New Business Development Manager Stichting Utrecht Science Park, in conversation with Peter Luijten, Vice-Dean Life Sciences UU. 

09.45    Patient needs

Interview led by Miriam Koopman, Professor of Medical Oncology UMC Utrecht, with:

Corina van den Hurk, Recearcher IKNL, real time data

Lenny Verkooijen, Professor of Clinical Evaluation Image-guided Interventions UMC Utrecht, clinical research

Maarten van der Wilt, CTO Performation, real world cohorten

10.45     USP Talk Jeffrey Beekman, Molecular biologist UMC Utrecht, on the development of an organoid model in treatment of cystic fibrosis 

11.00     Break, coffee in the foyer

11.30    Animal-free innovations

Debate led by Wouter Dhert, Scientific Director Innovations Life Sciences UU, with:

Saskia Aan, Advisor Science & Innovation Proefdiervrij

Tjeerd de Groot, Member of the D66 House of Representatives

Jeroen Pasterkamp, ​​Professor of Translational Neurosciences UMC Utrecht and UU

Daniela Salvatori, Professor of Comparative Anatomy and Physiology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UUReflection by Cyrille Krul, Director Research Center Healthy and Sustainable Living, Hogeschool Utrecht

12.30    USP Talk Nico van den Berg, Head of the Computational Imaging group for MRI diagnostics and therapy at UMC Utrecht, On AI's impact on image-driven interventions.

12.45     lunch in the foyer

13.30     Data sciences and AI

Interview led by Carl Moons, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, Julius Center UMC Utrecht, with:

Edwin Cuppen, Director Hartwig Medical Foundation, Professor of Human Genetics UMC Utrecht

Christiaan Klijn, Senior Director, Head of Discovery Data Science Genmab

Jeroen de Ridder, Associate Professor UMC Utrecht

14.30     break in the foyer

15.00    Admission; access to medicines

Interview led by Lourens Bloem, Program Manager Drug Regulatory Science Foundation Utrecht Science Park, with:

Wim Goettsch, Special Advisor HTA Zorginstituut Nederland, UU, Health economics

Bert Leufkens, Emeritus professor Regulatory science and pharmaceutical policy UU, integration of market authorization and reimbursement, collaboration with EMA

Marjon Pasmooij, Program Manager Science MEB, market authorization

16.00    Conclusions by Friso Smit

Closing keynote: Collegetour with Jaap van Dissel Led by Martijn van der Wind.

Jaap van Dissel, Portfolio Holder Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Director Center for Infectious Disease Control RIVM, after which questions from the audience were answered.

17.00    drinks

18.00    The end

Questions? Mail to: usw@utrechtsciencepark.nl

There is simultaneous translation available through headphones.

Learn all about life at the incubator. If the startup is a plant, then the startup incubator is a greenhouse. Plants in greenhouses grow faster, higher and bear more fruits. Visit UtrechtInc, the incubator at Utrecht Science Park and learn more about promising Utrecht based startups. Perhaps founding a startup or being part of a startup team is something for you?!

You don’t need to sign up.

For questions, mail to: robin@utrechtinc.nl

Bert Weckhuysen is universiteitshoogleraar 'Katalyse, Energie en Duurzaamheid' aan de Universiteit Utrecht. Als wetenschappelijk directeur is hij nauw verbonden aan het Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium, een publiek-privaat samenwerkingsverband op het gebied van circulaire en duurzame chemie. Het ARC CBBC richt zich naast de energietransitie op de minstens even belangrijke grondstoffen- en materialentransitie. In dit unieke samenwerkingsverband, waarvan Universiteit Utrecht penvoerder is, worden disciplines en talenten met elkaar verbonden in onderzoek naar de verduurzaming van de chemische industrie én naar het uitvinden van nieuwe vormen van duurzame bedrijvigheid.  

13.30 - 13.40 uur: New ways to deal with campus plastic waste door Ina Vollmer; 

13.40 - 13.50 uur: Cleaning indoor air with light door Eline Hutter; 

13.50 - 14.00 uur: Shining new light on reactions for CO2 utilization door Matteo Monai

Moderator: Anne-Eva Nieuwelink

Gaming towards a sustainable future with Utrecht2040! Together with the other participants you create solutions for the best Utrecht in 2040. We will start up the game in a plenary session at Utrecht Science Park where you learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals, after which you will go outside to play the game in teams of 3 to 5 people. You watch nano-talks and find solutions for challenges in the real world. We close off the game again in a plenary session, during which there will be room for evaluation, discussion and feedback. Last but not least, in this session we will also award a first, second and third prize!

Learn all about life at the incubator. If the startup is a plant, then the startup incubator is a greenhouse. Plants in greenhouses grow faster, higher and bear more fruits. Visit UtrechtInc, the incubator at Utrecht Science Park and learn more about promising Utrecht based startups. Perhaps founding a startup or being part of a startup team is something for you?!

You don’t need to sign up.

There are many opportunities for students at a startup incubator. Ever considered doing your internship at a startup, becoming a co-founder or starting your own startup? Learn all about your opportunities at the incubator. Just drop by and talk to UtrechtInc Students! They can provide a tour, inform you about current job opportunities, think along with you about your business model canvas etc. Beers on us!

You don’t need to sign up.

For questions, mail to: president@utrechtincstudents.nl

Edwin Pos conducts research into how ecosystems work. ‘By combining approaches from multiple disciplines such as ecology and evolution, information theory, physics and maths, I strive to expand the ecological toolkit. This will hopefully enable us to make accurate predictions regarding the dynamics of ecosystems.’ One year ago, on 10 June 2021, Edwin Pos was declared New Scientist Science Talent 2021. This award is an initiative set up by the popular science journal New Scientist and was awarded for the sixth time in 2021. Edwin Pos (b. 1987) studied and obtained his doctorate from Utrecht University. He works in the Ecology and Biodiversity research group as an assistant professor, and since the summer of 2020, he has also served as the scientific director of the Botanical Gardens. In this capacity, he contributes to issues such as area development within Utrecht Science Park. Watch Edwin’s lecture to find out what links the Amazon rainforest, a chessboard and Utrecht Science Park! This lecture will be part of the bring-your-own-lunch-meetings series held in the central pavilion of Utrecht Science Week in his ‘own’ botanical gardens.

Learn all about life at the incubator. If the startup is a plant, then the startup incubator is a greenhouse. Plants in greenhouses grow faster, higher and bear more fruits. Visit UtrechtInc, the incubator at Utrecht Science Park and learn more about promising Utrecht based startups. Perhaps founding a startup or being part of a startup team is something for you?!

You don’t need to sign up.

For questions, mail to robin@utrechtinc.nl

Interviewprogramma met Marion Koopmans, Alumnus van het Jaar 2021 Universiteit Utrecht.

Inschrijving open voor studenten van de Universiteit Utrecht.

Wanneer we het maximum aantal aanmeldingen hebben bereikt, kun je je niet meer aan kan melden voor de lezing. Na de Utrecht Science Week kan je de lezing online op deze website terug kijken.

Professor Hans Clevers will be delivering the first Utrecht Science Lecture on Friday 7 October, the final day of the Utrecht Science Week. Each year, the Utrecht Science Lecture offers one prominent Utrecht University researchers the opportunity to discuss the current state of research on healthy and sustainable living as part of the Utrecht Science Week. Prof. Hans Clevers (1957) is group leader at the Hubrecht Institute for Developmental Biology and Stem Cell Research and the Princess Máxima Centre for Paediatric Oncology. He also serves as Professor of Molecular Genetics at Utrecht University and Oncode Investigator. Hans Clevers has received various awards and honours, including the Spinoza Prize (2001), the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences (2013), The Royal Netherlands Academy Professor Prize (2016), the Keio University Medical Science Prize (Japan; 2019) and the Ammodo Science Award (2022). Effective 18 March 2022, Hans Clevers will be appointed Head of Pharma, Research and Early Development (pRED) and Member of the Enlarged Executive Committee of F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Basel, Switzerland. He will remain closely involved with his research group at the Hubrecht Institute as an advisor/guest researcher.

The first Utrecht Science Lecture is open to everyone with an interest in the subject. 

IMMEDIATELY AFTER the lecture: Open house at Hubrecht, coffee and organoids!

Healthcare and welfare are currently under pressure. Professionals are expected to do a growing amount of work in less time. How can we keep healthcare and welfare accessible to the public while reducing health inequalities? Better health outcomes require an integrated approach to healthcare and welfare. We are currently conducting research and learning in an effort to collaborate more effectively. We are working with our partners in the field to promote this interprofessional collaboration between healthcare and welfare as part of the HU GEZOND&WEL programme. This involves a broad outlook on health, which requires both a strong sense of purpose and community as well as a healthy body. The focus is on people: in communities, nursing homes and hospitals. We are focused on the living environment in the broadest sense and the various social settings in which people interact and learn to adopt healthier behaviours. It is here that we can raise awareness of healthier behaviours and reduce health inequalities.

Speaker
Lizet van Ewijk

About Research Day UMC Utrecht

On Friday 7 October 2022, Research Day will take place at UMC Utrecht. This day will be fully dedicated to research. We intend to put the spotlight on our colleagues who are so wholeheartedly committed to research. We will thank them for their tireless efforts, and we will let other colleagues and public at UMC Utrecht experience what our research means to society and to us. Read more: Research Day UMC Utrecht.

Talkshow: Let's talk about Research! Friday 7 October 2022

An interactive Talkshow hosted by Hester den Ruijter, Sander van der Laan and sidekick Rik Verheijden:

- Research highlights of Manon Benders, Henk Schipper, Gimano Amatngalim, Bart Steensma, Stefano Mandija and András Spaan

- Discussion at the table with Arno Hoes and Berent Prakken

- Online input from listeners

- Music, entertainment and much more!

Livestream

This Talkshow can be followed via a livestream: click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbvrW8iCxBs 

Please email questions in advance and/or during the Talkshow to researchday@umcutrecht.nl.

After a day's work exhibiting the final results, the 16 student teams anxiously await the judgement of the expert jury. At 16:30, the four finalists will explain their clever solutions in a short pitch on the pavilion stage. The final winner will be decided by the audience. Come and vote too!

Award ceremony by special guest Deputy Mayor Dennis de Vries.

Jan Henk van der Velden will close the Utrecht Science Week and open the closing drinks. Be Welcome!