A blog by ESSET staff & students
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made remarkable discoveries in its short time of observations. Recent research has examined the data and determined that the distant galaxies discovered by the JWST are compatible with our understanding of cosmology. As time passed, density differences emerged which led to the formation of the first stars and... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
As students across the country prepare for finals, it's important to recognize and understand the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent students. Neurodiversity encompasses a range of neurological differences, including but not limited to autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety disorders. They also encounter obstacles that make navigating the college experience more challenging. In this blog post,... Continue Reading →
Exams can be a source of stress and anxiety for many students, especially at the end of the schoolyear. However, by improving your time management, you can get through the exam period with less stress and achieve better outcomes. This blog will explore practical tips and insights to help you deal with stress and master... Continue Reading →
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