A blog by ESSET staff & students
Generations Z and Alpha are expected to bear the highest burn of climate change impacts. Living in a world with rising living costs, pollution, and over consumption, Leaves no option for this generation than to take over the task of repairing current environmental issues. According to Burning Glass Technologies, the number of environmental science degrees... Continue Reading →
The seven nominees for the Rachel Carson Graduation Prize 2025 have been announced. This award, organized by the VVM—an association of environmental professionals—and several environmental study groups, recognizes outstanding theses in the fields of environment and sustainability. The aim is to increase awareness of students’ research contributions. The prize includes two categories: master theses from... Continue Reading →
8th of March is International Women´s Day, which celebrates women´s rights, gender equality, and female empowerment. It is crucial to support women in this movement, and a part of that is remembering the influential historical figures who have changed (and keep changing) the world for the better. Today, we are discussing 8 important women in... Continue Reading →
Greenwashing is the deceptive practice of companies giving a false impression or providing misleading information about how their products, services, or overall operations are environmentally friendly. Greenwashing tells “green lies” and aims to make consumers believe that a company is more eco-friendly than it truly is. The problem with greenwashing is companies try to seem... Continue Reading →
Innovative solutions pave the way for a more sustainable future in a world where food waste is a growing concern. One such game-changer is Circa Biotech, a UAE-based agribusiness startup founded by Dr. Haythem Riahi, redefining waste management by transforming food waste into high-quality animal feed. Founded in 2020, Circa Biotech employs cutting-edge industrial insect... Continue Reading →
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming our world. From self-driving cars to a personal assistant in our phones, AI promises to revolutionize industries and improve our lives. But this technology comes with a hidden cost: a significant rise in carbon emissions. Training large-scale models such as OpenAI’s GPT series or Google’s DeepMind demands powerful data centers... Continue Reading →
Sustainability and cost-effectiveness don’t have to be mutually exclusive—especially for students. With a few practical and budget-friendly changes, it’s possible to significantly reduce waste while saving money. This guide highlights some of the best zero-waste swaps that offer smarter, longer-lasting alternatives to common disposable items. Reusable Razor. Switch to a safety razor or a cartridge... Continue Reading →
In the past two years, our BSc environmental science programme has been evolving. Students enrolled in ESSET, have more choices available to them to create their own study path. Not only do the first 6 modules offer different projects based on two distinct tracks, but in year 3 and 4 the student has an almost... Continue Reading →
A significant environmental crisis occurred due to an oil (mazut) spill in Anapa, a resort city on Russia's Black Sea coast. On December 15, two aging Russian oil tankers were damaged during a storm in the Kerch Strait. The spill contaminated approximately 49 kilometers (30 miles) of coastline near Anapa, affecting the water, beaches, and... Continue Reading →
Every year, Avans is cohost of the Biobased Battle, a focused "pressure cooker" in which students of different nationalities work towards a solution for a pressing environmental problem. Our colleague Thais Varella wrote the following about this: "Last week, the 12th Biobased Battle was organized by Living Lab Biobased Brazil. Students from Avans University of... Continue Reading →
(Article by our guest write Francesca Figaroli, ESSET student) Have you ever wondered, while walking to your campus all worried about how you will survive this semester, how many organisms are minding their own business right next to you? Well, I sometimes did because I find the animal and plant kingdom extraordinary. But how many... Continue Reading →
Every year, we conclude the specialisations for our 3rd year students with a mini symposium here at Avans University of Applied Sciences. During the symposium, students present their final project work and receive feedback from the clients, peers and teachers. This year the symposium took place on the 24th of June, a wonderful sunny day.... Continue Reading →
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