WUR Student Challenges

[ReThink Food Challenge] Welcome students to the new academic year! Ready to put that fresh energy to work and rethink the future of food? Join the ReThink Food Challenge! 🚀🌱 If you are a BSc, MSc, or PhD student with a passion for innovative food solutions in space and on Earth, this challenge is your best bet. Collaborate with top minds, build your professional network, and gain hands-on experience that will set your career on fire! 🔥 Why participate? 🌟 Develop transformative ideas for global food sustainability 🌟 Learn from world-renowned experts and mentors 🌟 Expand your skill set and global network 🌟 Compete for exciting prizes 💸 So, what are you waiting for? Gather your team (don’t forget to share this post!) and register now at https://buff.ly/3VwNCt4! Wageningen University & Research #ReThinkFoodChallenge #SustainableFuture #InnovationForGood #FoodSustainability #SpaceFarming #AlternativeProtein #Mars #Moon #ISS #Astronaut #GlobalCollaboration #StudentChallenge #WUR #FutureOfFood #Entrepreneurship #UNSDGs

Exciting news from iGEM Wageningen! 🎉🌍 Our iGEM team miRADAR achieved remarkable success last week at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris! Competing among 375 global teams, they received the Best Diagnostic Project award for their innovative MS-diagnostics system based on microRNAs. 🧬 Not only that—they were ranked in the top 10 best overgraduate teams and received nominations for Best Model, Best Part Collection, Best Wiki, and Best Presentation! 🏆 🌐 Check out their award-winning website here: https://lnkd.in/eGgzEBph 🎥 And learn about their project in the best presentation video: https://lnkd.in/euF2w4Ve A massive congratulations to the team for their dedication and hard work over the past 9 months! 👏👏👏 Nico Claassens #iGEM2024 #Diagnostics #Biotech #Innovation #ProudWUR #WageningenUR #TeamSuccess

Meet the Startups showcasing their textile industry innovations during the Textile Startups Exposition THIS THURSDAY! ✨ Human Material Loop – Led by Zsofia Kollar, this startup is pioneering a sustainable alternative to traditional fibers. By turning salon waste into durable textile fibers, they’re proving that eco-innovation can deliver economic impact with a cruelty-free, plastic-free alternative as strong and versatile as wool. 🤖 ValueSort.AI – Bart van Gorcum’s ValueSort.AI is transforming textile sorting with advanced AI. By recognizing high-value items in real-time, they’re empowering second-hand shops and sorting facilities to reduce waste and maximize circularity—connecting directly with consumer needs and market trends. To keep the energy high, a pub quiz will also be hosted! 🎉 Come test your knowledge and connect with others passionate about sustainable innovation. Bonus: Both startups are on the lookout for talent! If you're ready to make an impact in sustainable fashion or AI, this is a great chance to meet them in person. 📅 Date: October 31st 18:30-20:30 📍 Location: Plus Ultra 2, Wageningen 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ekhjgpae This event is proudly organized by StartHub Wageningen in collaboration with WUR Student Challenges. Join us for insights, fun, and opportunities to shape the future of textiles with a circular economy! #TextileInnovation #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #AI #Networking #WURStudentChallenges

🌊 European engineering students—ready to take on urgent environmental challenges? The URGENSEA Challenge invites you to tackle river plastic pollution and coastal erosion through bold, innovative solutions! Team up with peers from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, or the Netherlands, and compete for the Andurand Trophy, with €100,000 in awards up for grabs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqKWSSF8 #URGENSEAChallenge #InnovationforImpact #Engineering

At yesterday's Beyond Earth: Alternative Proteins in Space event, we explored exciting innovations that could transform how we feed astronauts during long-duration space missions. From cultivated meat to microbial biotechnology, the future of food in space is full of potential. This event is part of the ReThink Food Challenge, where we push boundaries to develop sustainable food solutions for both Earth and space. With these cutting-edge technologies, we’re one step closer to addressing critical challenges in our food systems. If you’re eager to dive deeper into sustainable food solutions for space and Earth, now’s your chance to get involved! 🌱 Join the ReThink Food Challenge today: https://lnkd.in/e9SFj_RD A huge thank you to our speakers Joao Garcia and Boboescu Iulian Zoltan and the participants for making it a thought-provoking evening! This event happened in collaboration with Alternative Protein Project Wageningen Marta Eggers | Giulia Catarozzo #AlternativeProteins #SpaceFood #ReThinkFood #BeyondEarth #FoodTech #SpaceScience #FutureOfFood #SpaceTravel #AstronautLife

What if the future of food could heal the planet? 🌱 As climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security challenges rise, it's your time to make a difference. The Food Systems Innovation Challenge - Nature-based Solutions edition invites students like you to lead the way in transforming food systems for a sustainable future. Imagine working on real-world solutions—projects that restore ecosystems, make local food systems climate-resilient, and help communities thrive. You’ll have access to top experts, high-level events, and opportunities to turn your ideas into action. This is more than just a challenge—it's a chance to build a future where food works in harmony with nature. Stay tuned—exciting things are coming.. 🌾 Netherlands Food Partnership | Wageningen Campus | Wageningen University & Research #FoodSystems #NatureBasedSolutions #InnovationChallenge #StudentChallenge #FutureOfFood #Sustainability #GlobalSouth #WUR #FFAR #ClimateAction #Biodiversity

🎥 Missed the ReThink Textile Hackathon Info Session? No worries! You can now watch the full recording on our YouTube channel. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eD3REDD9 🎥 #ReThinkTextiles #SustainableFashion #Hackathon #WUR

🌌 The next milestone for the future of food production isn’t just on Earth – it’s in space! Join us for Beyond Earth: Alternative Proteins in Space, where leading experts in food science and biotechnology will explore how we can sustainably produce food for space missions. From cultivated meat to breakthrough biotechnological processes, discover how we're shaping the future of food beyond our planet. 🗓 When: Tuesday, 22 October, 19:00 📍 Where: C0222, Forum, Wageningen Campus Meet the speakers: 🔬 Joao Garcia, Assistant Professor at Wageningen University and former ESA Research Fellow, will share his research on using cultivated meat to sustain astronauts on long-duration space missions. 🔬 Boboescu Iulian Zoltan, Biorefinery Group Lead at the Bioprocess Engineering Chair, will present innovative extraction and purification technologies for microbial biotechnology, paving the way for space-based food production. Curious about the future of food systems in space? This is your chance to learn from the experts! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eQNp_gYs Alternative Protein Project Wageningen | Giulia Catarozzo | Marta Eggers #SpaceExploration #FutureOfFood #AlternativeProteins #FoodInnovation #SpaceTravel #SustainableFood #FoodTech #AstronautLife #SpaceScience #ReThinkFoodChallenge

Curious about the game-changers in textiles? On October 31st, from 18:30 to 20:30, step into Plus Ultra 2 for an evening of cutting-edge innovation and forward-thinking startups that are transforming the textile industry. From circular breakthroughs to AI-driven solutions, you’ll witness technologies that are setting new standards for sustainability. Organized by StartHub Wageningen and WUR Student Challenges, this event offers a unique chance to connect with visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future of textiles. 📅 Date: October 31st 📍 Location: Plus Ultra 2, Wageningen 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ekhjgpae See you there! #TextileInnovation #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #CircularEconomy #AIInTextiles #Startups