Avans joins the BioBlitz campaign!

(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 →

Mini symposium for our specialisations

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 →

Our Ghent exchange

Our ESSET programme has several interesting collaborations with partner universities. one of these is with the Ghent university of Applied Sciences in Belgium. Together with a number of ESSET students, our colleagues Samet and Marjon went to Ghent for the "Ghent-Breda exchange to work on an interesting environmental problem. Our colleague Marjon has written the... Continue Reading →

Number of environmental jobs continues to grow

This morning I was checking my Linkedin feed, and received a post from "Linkedin News UK", which discusses UK jobs which are growing in demand. The article mentioned 25 different jobs, and the first one was the position of "Sustainability Manager". It furthermore mentioned relevant skills such as carbon footprint accounting, Lifecycle Analysis and Corporate... Continue Reading →

Environmental dates for 2024

Important dates for 2024! Mark these in your calendar 2 February: World Wetlands Day 3 March: World Wildlife Day 30 March: International Day of Zero Waste 22 April: International Earth Day 20 May: World Bee Day 22 May: International Day for Biological Diversity 5 June: World Environment Day 21 September: World Cleanup Day 22 September:... Continue Reading →

Happy green and sustainable new year!

On behalf of our staff and students, we wish everyone a welcoming, green and sustainable 2024! It is an important year for our environmental science programme, as after the Summer break we will start our new curriculum. Our current programme is strong and well developed (as shown by the awards we have received over the... Continue Reading →

Climate resilience project with Living Lab Breda

Contribution by our guest author Femke Min (ESSET student). Author's profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/femke-min-90594821b In my third year of my bachelor, I worked on a semester project at the Avans hogeschool in the commission of the Urban living lab Breda. The goal of the project was to give the Urban living lab an inspiration for measures that... Continue Reading →

The Impact of Mobile Phones on Social Skills

In the digital age, mobile phones have become an integral part of our daily lives, changing the way we communicate and connect with others. While these devices offer numerous benefits and convenience, there has been growing concern about their impact on our social skills and interactions. This blog will focus on the effects of mobile... Continue Reading →

A Guide to Improving Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. As we spend more time indoors, it becomes essential to create a clean and healthy environment for ourselves and our loved ones. This blog will explore the importance of indoor air quality and provide practical tips to improve it. Indoor air pollution can come from different... Continue Reading →

Racoons Across Europe

When you think of raccoons, you may envision them as native inhabitants of North America, but did you know these cunning and adaptable creatures have made their way to Europe?Raccoons, scientifically known as Procyon lotor, are not indigenous to Europe. However, their presence in the region can be traced back to the early 20th century.... Continue Reading →

Is studying in your room a good idea?

In today's digital age, it's becoming increasingly common for students to study in the comfort of their own rooms. With the availability of online resources and virtual classrooms, the need to physically attend a library or study space seems unnecessary. However convenient as it may seem, studying exclusively in your room can harm your productivity,... Continue Reading →

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