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 →

How to best handle school as a neurodivergent?

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 →

Asian Hornets in the Netherlands

In recent years, the Asian hornet, often known as the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina), has raised concerns throughout Europe. These Southeast Asian native invasive species seriously threaten the local biodiversity and ecosystems. between 2 and 3 cm longblack thoraxblack antennaeyellow tip on the legsabdomen with 2 narrow and 1 wide orange bandqueen and workers about... Continue Reading →

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