Een Academisch Kwartiertje met…

Note: The podcasts are available in Dutch only.

A podcast series on the past, present, and future of Utrecht Science Park

Utrecht Science Park is a place full of stories. From an empty polder to a thriving hub of science and innovation—with big ambitions for a sustainable future. In the podcast series An Academic Quarter with…, we take you on a 15-minute journey through remarkable locations, historic moments, and inspiring ideas.

Each episode highlights a different aspect of the Science Park, from the transformation of the campus and its hidden biodiversity to groundbreaking innovations in sustainability. Experts—including architects, researchers, landscape specialists, and scientists—share their knowledge and vision.

The series will be available from summer 2025 and can be listened to online and on-site at Utrecht Science Park. Walk, listen, and explore the past, present, and sustainable future of this unique place.

Coming soon:

  • The Origins of Utrecht Science Park – From an empty polder to a scientific powerhouse
  • Fort Flora: where science, birds and rare plants set down roots 
  • Wild at UU – How bats, lapwings, and badgers make themselves at home
  • From Wet Socks to Cow Manure – How the campus became UU’s innovative playground
  • Rock Solid & Green – Building the university of the future
  • The Energy of Tomorrow – Thermal energy storage (WKO) and the sustainable campus
  • Labland: building the future of science and sustainability
  • Books, Concrete, and Boogie Woogie – The birth of the university library at the Science Park

Keep an eye on the website for more information and tune in soon to An Academic Quarter with…!