Wageningen Campus’ Post

2023 - it’s a wrap 🏁 The year kicked off with the final exam phase of my dual studies. 📝 For my subsequent bachelor’s thesis, I delved into the previously unknown and complex world of biodiversity. A few weeks later, together with Michael Drozd I participated in the ESMT Biodiversity Roundtable, and armed with the insights gained, I started writing my bachelor’s thesis. ✍🏼🌿 As depicted in the image, the successful completion of both my thesis and dual studies at DHBW Mannheim was appropriately celebrated.👨🏼🎓🍾 Since October, I’ve been tackling the challenges of sustainability at Merck Life Science in the SSBI team. ♻️🧪 Beyond these ‘hard facts’, certain events proved particularly enlightening on a personal level. The aforementioned Biodiversity Roundtable was a plunge into the deep end of networking at professional international events. 🗯️ A visit to the nursing home with Maria Schaad’s department revealed the diverse daily realities in the world and emphasized the importance of looking beyond one’s own perspective. 👵🏽 A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of sparking the curiosity of elementary school children about science during the Curiosity Labs. I was especially inspired by the children’s enthusiasm. 👦🏼👨🏽🏫 Cheers to past achievements, new beginnings, future challenges, and a more sustainable tomorrow. #2023 #biodiversity #sustainability #sparkcuriosity

Hi Community! It's Born - The ISEG Tiny-Forest is Planted! We are thrilled to announce the successful planting of our Tiny-Forest at ISEG! This incredible feat could not have been achieved without the enthusiastic participation and hard work of our great community. A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you - students, professors, staff, neighbors, and friends from near and far. Your dedication has brought this project to life. Our Tiny-Forest is now a reality, thanks to the collective efforts of dozens who came together with a shared vision. This green space is more than just a cluster of plants; it's a symbol of hope, resilience, and the power of community. The forest now stands open for all to visit. Witness firsthand the growth and flourishing of this environmental gem in the heart of ISEG. Let's watch together as the plants take root in their new home, creating a place for biodiversity, study and research. 🌳 This Tiny-Forest is a testament to what we can achieve when we come together for a common purpose. Let's continue to nurture and care for it, as it grows and thrives, mirroring the strength and unity of our community. Thank you again to everyone who played a part in this meaningful initiative. Our forest is born; it's planted, and together, we watch it grow. Special thanks to our partners: CSG – Research in Social Sciences and Management, 2adapt, Valorsul and ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management! #ISEGTinyForest #SDG #SDG13 #CommunityGreening #Sustainability #ThankYou #NatureConnectsUs #ISEGSustainability

Let’s get back with the #VET4FOOD series of posts! 📣 In this post we would like to introduce the concept of #CooperativeLearning: with this expression we refer to a learning-teaching method in which the significant variable is the cooperation between students, and in which a set of classroom techniques are used to allow work in small groups, based on learning activities which are assessed in relation to the achievements of the students. 📚 #CooperativeEducation aims at improving learning and socialisation processes through the mediation of the group, whose members must act feeling positively interdependent on each other, so that the success of one is the success of all. It is a teaching methodology based on the belief of the importance of interaction and cooperation in school as a means of human and social advancement. 🫂 Learn more here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eddk8kqg   ESHOB (Escola Superior d'Hostaleria de Barcelona) | Diesis Network | Turismo Centro de Portugal | Wattajob! #VET4FOODproject #FoodSustainability #Erasmus+ #training #sustainablefoodsystems

Are you curious about what sustainable study options are available in Groningen? Find out at the Sustainable Education Market on 15 April at House of Connections - Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. The market features stands from all faculties and information by the Schools for Science & Society, the Science Shops and the Green Office. And guess what? We are also there with a stand! We will be happy to tell you more about the opportunities New Energy Academy has to offer and to inspire you for a career in sustainability. See you then! #sustainability #sustainableeducation #sustainablestudy

🌱 Quinta Vale da Lama in Lagos, Portugal, is a prime example of regenerative tourism, integrating regenerative agriculture, permaculture design, and holistic planned grazing. These methods enrich soil, enhance biodiversity, and foster sustainable ecosystems. Engaging the community through educational programs, internships, and partnerships, it promotes hands-on learning and environmental stewardship. Digital platforms share knowledge and inspire sustainable practices globally. Explore more about the regenerative journey and community initiatives at Vale da Lama. #foodzone

Celebrating a Collaboration Towards Biodiversity and Corporate Growth 🚀🌍 After two intensive semesters with our Bioneers (student) project, which we worked on with the support of ZEISS Group under the sponsorship of Don Wu, we had the fantastic opportunity to present the results of our project work at the headquarters in Oberkochen. What does the BIONEERS do? Our mission is to connect the important issue of biodiversity with corporate growth. Our solution demonstrates that initiatives to strengthen biodiversity help the environment AND bring long-term financial benefits to companies – because we all know businesses operate through business cases. The employee is at the heart of our platform and no longer needs to wonder where to start. We encourage companies and their employees to support biodiversity projects and help reduce barriers, making the first step towards biodiversity promotion easier. The benefits for companies are enormous: increased employee productivity, job satisfaction, and better retention rates are just a few of the positive effects. Additionally, companies can positively differentiate themselves and strengthen their brand through their commitment to biodiversity. A huge thank you to #ZEISS for the fantastic atmosphere and the opportunity to learn regularly from various experts within the company. Thanks also to all the wonderful people at ZEISS with whom we enjoyed working over the past months. The collaboration has greatly enriched us. We especially thank our professors, Dr. Christian Greiner and Thomas Prof. Dr. Peisl, for their continuous support and guidance. Together, we bring the idea of biodiversity into companies and enable employees to participate actively. Anna Berchtold, Anna Brocke, Nadja Klein, ben hoyle, Dr. Nicole Ziegler & Jitendra Gaikwad, Ph.D Fabian Rieth, Lisa Schowalter, Idelia Risella, Laura Leon Lopez, Quang-Tung Ma #Biodiversity #CorporateSustainability #Innovation

Presenting the Institute for Health and Environment — the coordinator of The Food Odyssey project! 🌿🍴🌍 Established in 2016 and nestled in the heart of #Slovenia's capital, #Ljubljana, the Institute for Health and Environment, aka IZO, is a #publicinterest organisation that brings together three key sectors: #publichealth, #environment, and #youth. Their mission is clear: to facilitate open and meaningful communication with a diverse range of #stakeholders in society. With a strong emphasis on #airquality and #climatechange, they actively work in the areas of health and the environment, striving to create a positive social impact. The main team members involved in this project are Tomaž Gorenc, Jasna Možina, Nuša Vezonik, and Tim Gregorčič. 🇸🇮 Their leadership has set us on the right path on our journey to co-create an #innovative and engaging approach to #learn (and #teach) about food systems sustainability. We will explore the interplay between agri-food systems and climate change, with #learning that's as engaging as it is #fun! As an ErasmusPlus project, our main target audience are vocational educational and training (#VET) #schools, focusing on both #teachers and #students. But we are confident that our approach and results will be appealing to a much broader audience! Curious to learn more?  Don't miss our future posts! #TheFoodOdysseyProject #ErasmusPlus #InstituteForHealthAndEnvironment  #Sustainability  #ClimateChangeEducation #StorytellingInEducation #EducationalGames #FoodSystems #PublicHealth  #EnvironmentalStewardship  #Ljubljana #Slovenia

Università di Pisa PAGE - Pisa Agricultural Economics Annapia Ferrara Alessio Cavicchi We are so proud of the valuable collaborative work done at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment to succeed in integrating sustainability through service learning in our Degree Courses. The NEMOS Project gave us the right push to design great learning opportunities for our students to transfer their knowledge into real-world contexts. 👇😍 take a look at this news about the third initiative of "How much do you know about sustainability?"

I have often felt uneasy about the carbon footprint from business trips, especially since I was doing everything I could to avoid flying for personal travel. I felt was ruining all my effort in a blink of an eye when an international meeting was organised... Finding eco-friendly alternatives for business trips isn't always easy or feasible, and many employees might be reluctant to make the effort, which is understandable. However, when some employees are willing to choose alternatives like train travel, which often requires courage and willpower, the first step for employers is to update travel policies to encourage or at the very least allow for these choices. When companies are talking about ESG, this should be a no-brainer. Because saving just one flight already makes a huge difference when you know that a Paris-Rome flight is already a fourth of your total annual carbon budget. So congrats Gabriel Taillandier and Matgenix for showing that this is possible 👏👏👏 Let's hope that this kind of business trips becomes much less unusual in the future!

It's a cold, blustery, raining day here at Moxy Analytics, perfect weather for curling up with a good book. Wanna know what our favorite CEO is reading? Take a peek, and make sure to follow Laura Madsen, for more "off the charts" attitude, insights and thought leadership. Your feed will thank you. 😉 #HappyFriday #ThoughtLeadership #Booksonbooksonbooks #rainyday #foodforthought #datanerd #AI #dataconscience #womenindata