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How would you like the job of studying something that is both elusive and all around us? We are talking about a natural resource that all life depends on: water. Water makes up some 71% of the Earth’s surface – so, maybe our blue and green planet should be called Water inste…

In this module, students learn about natural science for studying global change and how to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research. NOTE: following this module does not guarantee direct access to the master Sustainable Development.   This module has one course tau…

Climate change, soil degradation, resource scarcity, obesity and lifestyle-related diseases: our food system is facing multiple challenges. Although different players – from government to corporate – have recognized these challenges, and increased their efforts to design a f…

Deze module biedt een verdiepende bestudering van de kunst- en architectuurgeschiedenis van de vroegmoderne tijd, met een extra accent op het vraagstuk van globalisering. In de Engelstalige cursus Global Visions in Art and Art History worden  kunst en de kunstgeschiedenis in…

How would you like to be responsible for the well-being of people and animals all over the world? Just wondering, because the international food sector is in dire need of people who are cool, calm and collected enough to manage global food supply chains. You see, internation…

What do you think? Do circularity and business go together? Our answer is that somehow they will have to, as climate change, primary raw materials shortages, biodiversity loss, waste and pollution compel us to make the transition from a linear economy to a circular economy. …

This module gives students the tools to analyse energy and material flows, and teaches them how to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research. Students that are interested in the energy transition can take this module. NOTE: following this module does not guarantee d…

For students that are interested in (technological) innovations. In this module, students will learn about new technologies and how to assess and evaluate them. They will conduct techno-economic analyses of technological innovations. It also teaches them how to conduct both …

How would you like the job of managing the supply chain from farm to fork? In today’s world with its global marketplace, a growing population, crisis upon crisis and shortages, getting food to consumers’ plates can feel like herding kittens. On the bright side, a smooth supp…

Consider this: would you use a product without knowing if it were safe? Unfortunately, many do this three times a day. People often assume that the food products they use in meal preparation have undergone rigorous testing, ensuring they are fit for human consumption. It's a…

Plants form the basis of life: all food chains, including our own, start with their leaves, fruits and flowers. Crop production, however, faces increased challenges such as climate change, pollution and erosion. Feeding the world therefore requires strong, resilient plant br…

Minor: Agri-food Value Chains 4.0  Economics and Business Students in the Netherlands need to diversify, as their job prospects, in comparison to other studies, need to be stronger, according to a report by Bakens et al,. (2020) . On the other hand, agriculture, Engineering …

Have you ever considered what will happen if there is not enough food to go around? Well, here is some food for thought. With the world population on the rise, the demand for food is increasing rapidly. Meanwhile, erosion and depletion of resources is causing a decrease in t…

De ontwikkeling van de landbouw is op een groot aantal plaatsen in de wereld een belangrijk thema. In allerlei landen in Oost-Europa, Azië, Afrika en Zuid-Amerika is om die reden behoefte aan experts die een bijdrage kunnen leveren aan het ondersteunen van deze ontwikkeling.…

Met deze minor word je voorbereid om als (verzekerings)adviseur, risicomanager, controller of als zelfstandig ondernemer vanuit een strategische visie naar risico’s te kijken. Je leert om in kaart te brengen welke risico’s je bedrijf loopt. Denk aan de gevolgen van corona, v…