You might have seen some small round shadows shooting around in the air when you take a walk after dinner. Bats! These (in my opinion) cute creatures can be seen more easily now with the sun going down earlier each day. There are eighteen different species of bats in the Netherlands [1], but how do... Continue Reading →
From 28 June to 3 July 2026, Avans University of Applied Sciences will host the Summer School Climate Resilience in Breda, the Netherlands. During this intensive week, students from across Europe come together to explore the impact of climate change and develop strategies for a resilient Europe towards 2050. The programme focuses on key domains... Continue Reading →
Within the ESSET programme, we actively collaborate with organisations, companies and institutes to increase the real-world testing of our students's contributions, and to foster valuable career skills for students. This does not only happen in the 3rd and 4th year, where students conduct an internship and graduation assignment at a company or organisation, but also... Continue Reading →
As the resolutions of the new year slowly begin to fade, this is the perfect moment to reflect on the major challenges ahead—and to introduce a small but powerful strategy for making a lasting impact: microactivism. Feeling overwhelmed In our programme, we explore numerous environmental issues from regional, international, and even global perspectives. This makes... Continue Reading →
When my son turned 6 yesterday, he received a LEGO set from his grandparents. He already has a few LEGO sets (all second-hand, there is a whole market for that), but this one did spark my interest nevertheless. It is set 41749, which depicts a young boy (Peter) demonstrating against the felling of a tree... Continue Reading →
Twenty years ago, air quality in Paris was extremely low. The NO2 and particulate matter amounts endangered human and animal health to the point that the local government has finally taken the situation under control. Why is this important? Depending on concentrations, nitrous dioxide can harm the respiratory system: irritate the nose, throat, eyes, and... Continue Reading →
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 →
(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 →
One of my favourite 2000's actors has found his life's purpose in highlighting the importance of environmental sustainability through film, and I am here for it. For the last week and a half, I have watched the second season of Zac Efron's down to earth experience. This time, instead of country hopping, the executive producer... Continue Reading →
'Tis the season to be jolly! Well...Almost 😊 In my opinion, there is always a cozy and warm feeling around handmade gifts. Imagine your friend googling DIY gifts until their instinct goes: "This is the one." Think of them painting you a stormy sea, searching for cute pictures and framing them, or simply baking your favorite dessert; investing time in making you happy, and vice... Continue Reading →
In the fourth year of their bachelor study at ESSET, students are allowed to choose a minor programme. They can participate in a minor programme offered by Avans, partner universities in The Netherlands, or even abroad. This blog will tell you more about one of the minors offered by Avans, and more specifically – a... Continue Reading →
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