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Utrecht researcher's "virtual embryo" aims to flag chemicals that raise spina bifida risk
A computer model of the closing neural tube, developed in a Utrecht PhD project, could one day help screen chemicals for harm to embryos without animal tests.
Utrecht University and Wageningen institute designated FAO reference centre
Utrecht University and Wageningen Bioveterinary Research have been designated by the UN food agency to help track resistance to antibiotics in animals worldwide.
Three Utrecht forts get new tenants, with culture and neighbourhood activities planned from 2027
After an open selection, the gemeente has picked one tenant group for each of Forts Lunet I, II and III, with the new activities expected to start in 2027.
Two Utrecht organisations share the city's Accessibility Prize for the first time
A children's theatre and a Leidsche Rijn park restaurant tied for the 2026 Utrecht Accessibility Prize, and two more nominees were recognised for opening up a historic garden and a playground.
Utrecht rolls out a new waste app and will stop using Afvalwijzer in 2027
The gemeente's new Utrechtse Afvalapp adds bulky-waste booking and bin requests, and Utrecht will stop using the Afvalwijzer from 2027.
Utrecht's Maliebaan redesign extends into 2027
The car-free middle lane of the Maliebaan is taking shape, but archaeological finds and unexpected underground cables and pipes mean work will continue into 2027.
A slim steel footbridge over the Singel gets its preliminary design
Utrecht has approved a preliminary design for a pedestrian bridge from Wittevrouwensingel to Wolvenplein, part of a wider redevelopment adding culture, homes and green space.
Four hospital ideas, one €50,000 prize: UMC Utrecht's Ureka final is open to the public on 16 October
Four health innovations developed by UMC Utrecht teams, from voice-reconstruction AI to an automated cough-support device, compete on Friday 16 October at a public event.
Natuurgebied Zuilen work expected to start in 2027
Utrecht has approved walking routes, a pick-your-own forest and canoe landings beside Slot Zuylen, with work expected to begin in the second half of 2027.
Work underway on reused-frame lab hub at Utrecht Science Park
Construction began in early 2026 on The Bridge, a laboratory and office building that reuses the former Earth Sciences building's concrete frame.
Utrecht weighs theatre, music or dance for a renovated Domplein 4-5 arts centre
Utrecht expects its municipal executive to decide by the end of 2026 how Domplein 4-5 will serve amateur artists, with renovation planned to start in mid-2029.
Utrecht starts Kaatstraat and Adelaarstraat rebuild on 26 October
Work starts on 26 October and runs in three phases through August 2027, adding greenery, bike parking and new drainage while changing bus stops and routes.