Taking pictures or recording video on university grounds

Anyone who wants to make videos or photographs in the buildings and/or on the grounds of Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ, such as Utrecht Science Park, is required to obtain permission in advance.

The application will be considered:

  • For journalists;
  • For non-journalistic productions on research, education and/or policy of Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ, or higher education and students in general.

The reason we also ask journalists to notify us in advance is so we can inform our colleagues ahead of time that media may be present in their work environment. Additionally, we often need to check whether filming or recording would disrupt any teaching or research activities, and whether suitable space is available.

How do I apply for permission?

  • Journalists and other external parties can contact the Press Office of Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ via pressoffice@uu.nl.
  • Internal applications by UU staff and students can be submitted via cf.communicatie@uu.nl.

Drone recordings not permitted

It’s not possible to make drone recordings at Utrecht Science Park for journalistic purposes. The recording of drone footage within the Utrecht Science Park will only be permitted if the purpose of the flight relates to inspections and/or measurements of objects or terrain. This is because large parts of the area fall within the no-fly zone of the UMC Utrecht helicopter platform. Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ does have some drone shots of Utrecht Science Park that can be shared with journalists; contact pressoffice@uu.nl for more information.

Would you like to know more about the conditions for carrying out inspections and/or measurements of objects or terrain with a drone? Please contact the campus management department (campusbeheer@uu.nl).

For commercial and/or political applications, such as advertising, the principle is that these are not approved.

Photography and filming at Pandhof

  • For requests involving the Pandhof, like for wedding photos, the principle is that the Pandhof is opened daily from 10 am – 4 pm. During opening hours, visitors are free to make photographs for private use. No prior permission is required for this.
  • It is not possible to reserve the Pandhof for filming/photography, nor is it possible to film/take photos outside of opening hours
  • Photo sessions with animals and recordings made with drones are not permitted.
  • If the weather is good, Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ Hall also organises lunches and breaks in the Pandhof. Additionally, the Pandhof is very popular with tourists. Please consider crowdedness during those days.
  • The Pandhof will be closed during some events; an overview of these dates can be found on the page Address and links.
  • If you have any questions about filming and photography in the Pandhof, please contact info@uu.nl.