Every spring, researchers from Utrecht University visit primary school classes in the Utrecht region. Professors, laboratory technicians, lecturers, PhD students and undergraduates put themselves in the shoes of pupils in Years 6, 7 and 8 by letting the children conduct the research themselves. From interviewing to pipetting and philosophising. In this way, over 3,400 children a year gain a realistic insight into science, whilst researchers discover new perspectives on their research.
For everyone
The Centre for Science and Culture has been organising ‘Meet the Professor’ since 2016. Since 2026, ‘Meet the Professor’ has been open to schools in both the city and the wider region of Utrecht, and we work with research pairs that may or may not include a professor. Because science is for everyone, and research is teamwork.
Eleventh edition of Meet the ProfessorA record number of children from across the province of Utrecht are meeting researchers.
- Next edition: 31 March 2027
Take a lookThis is Meet the Professor from Utrecht University.
It’s great to see the children's enthusiasm and how much attention the professor pays them. It’s two different worlds coming together.
