Sara Dalle Pezze Wins the Adri den Dekker Prize
During the annual IFA HAK gathering at HAS green academy, two fourth-year International Food & Agribusiness students presented their vision for the food system of the future.
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These are the trends! HAS Food Experience 2026 – The Circle of Food
In a society where social connection and health are becoming increasingly urgent themes, the HAS Food Experience 2026 shows how young explorers in the agro and food sector are building a circular future. Under the theme ‘The Circle of Food’, students demonstrate that food innovation is not only about technology and taste, but also about people, systems and a fresh perspective on the value of food.
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HAS green academy once again named best green university of applied sciences in the Netherlands
What happens when curious explorers, passionate students and committed lecturers work together to shape the future of agro, food and living environment? You get education that truly matters. And that doesn’t go unnoticed: HAS green academy has once again been named the best green university of applied sciences in the Netherlands in the Keuzegids hbo 2026. We also proudly rank fifth nationally among medium-sized universities of applied sciences.
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HAS green academy once again named best green university of applied sciences in the Netherlands
What happens when curious explorers, passionate students and committed lecturers work together to shape the future of agro, food and living environment? You get education that truly matters. And that doesn’t go unnoticed: HAS green academy has once again been named the best green university of applied sciences in the Netherlands in the Keuzegids hbo 2026. We also proudly rank fifth nationally among medium-sized universities of applied sciences.
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HAS green academy once again named best green university of applied sciences in the Netherlands
What happens when curious explorers, passionate students and committed lecturers work together to shape the future of agro, food and living environment? You get education that truly matters. And that doesn’t go unnoticed: HAS green academy has once again been named the best green university of applied sciences in the Netherlands in the Keuzegids hbo 2026. We also proudly rank fifth nationally among medium-sized universities of applied sciences.
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"Next food waves" at the HAS Food Experience 2025: these are the winning concepts!
During the annual HAS Food Experience, organised by HAS green academy, the winners of the FoodmanShip Awards 2025 were announced on 4 February. The almost graduated students were honoured for their exceptional contributions to the future of food systems and nutrition, within the theme 'Next Food Waves'.
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Juan Felipe Camacho Mancheno Wins Fourth Edition of the Adri den Dekker Prize
Juan Felipe Camacho Mancheno, a fourth-year International Food & Agribusiness student at HAS green academy, has been announced as this year’s proud winner of the Adri den Dekker Prize. This prestigious award, presented annually by HAK, challenges students to develop the best ideas to make agriculture more sustainable and future-proof. The prize also includes a €2000 scholarship.
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HAS green academy once again named best green university of applied sciences in the Netherlands
What happens when curious explorers, passionate students and committed lecturers work together to shape the future of agro, food and living environment? You get education that truly matters. And that doesn’t go unnoticed: HAS green academy has once again been named the best green university of applied sciences in the Netherlands in the Keuzegids hbo 2026. We also proudly rank fifth nationally among medium-sized universities of applied sciences.
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Bram van Helvoirt nominated for Food 100
IntroFood100 recently presented the 100 most influential Dutch food changemakers of the moment for the eighth time, and HAS teacher Bram van Helvoirt has also been nominated!
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Carolina Tavares wins HAK challenge 2024
Carolina, a 4th-year student at the International Food & Agribusiness programme, is this year's proud winner of the Adri den Dekker Prize. With this incentive prize, HAK challenges students each year to come up with the best idea to make agriculture more sustainable and future-proof. The prize includes a study cheque of €2,000.
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HAS green academy students nominated for Groenpact Impact Prize 2024
We're excited to share that four students from our International Food & Agribusiness (IFA) programme have been nominated for the esteemed Groenpact Impact Prize 2024.
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New Vice-President of the Executive Board - HAS green academy
The Supervisory Board has appointed Patrick Cramers as Vice-Chairman of the Executive Board of HAS green academy with effect from 17 June. Patrick is currently Director of Life Sciences and Chemistry at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. Chair Anita Wouters (Supervisory Board): 'I am delighted that we have been able to recruit a second director with relevant knowledge and experience and a nice additional profile to the President of the Executive Board Reggy van der Wielen. Together, they can take HAS green academy one step further. In recent years, Patrick has gained a lot of knowledge in education, research and strategic business operations.'
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Tasting the Future at HAS Food Experience 2024
Winners FoodmanShip Awards revealed! On 30 January, the promising winners of the FoodmanShip Awards 2024 were announced at the annual HAS Food Experience, organised by HAS green academy. Six driven students, almost ready to enter the job market, were awarded for their exceptional contributions to the food systems and nutrition of the future. All within the theme: 'Taste the Future'.
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HAS Food Experience 2024
On January 30th, 2024 the HAS Food Experience will take place again. Come get inspired and meet promising young talents who are (almost) ready to enter the work field!
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Frans van Leijden Award: thanks for voting!
Under the leadership and direction of Frans van Leijden, HAS green academy (in his time HAS hogeschool) in Venlo has become a vibrant branch. As a tribute to him, following his death in 2020, we have therefore created the Frans van Leijden Award. This year we are presenting this award for the 2nd time.
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Best green university of applied sciences according to Keuzegids hbo 2024
Like last year, the HAS green academy has 6 top programmes according to the Keuzegids Hbo 2024. A result we are very proud of!
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Who will win the Frans van Leijden award? Vote now!
Under the leadership and direction of Frans van Leijden, HAS green academy (in his time HAS hogeschool) in Venlo has become a vibrant branch. As a tribute to him, following his death in 2020, we have therefore created the Frans van Leijden Award. This year we are presenting this award for the 2nd time.
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HAS green academy wins international design award
HAS green academy, university of applied sciences and knowledge institution for agriculture, food and the living environment in Den Bosch and Venlo, has won an international design award. The new house style, created by Venlo based design studio Luidspreker, has been awarded a Red Dot Design Award: Brands & Communication Design 2023 in the category Corporate Design & Identity.
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New Vice-President of the Executive Board - HAS green academy
The Supervisory Board has appointed Patrick Cramers as Vice-Chairman of the Executive Board of HAS green academy with effect from 17 June. Patrick is currently Director of Life Sciences and Chemistry at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. Chair Anita Wouters (Supervisory Board): 'I am delighted that we have been able to recruit a second director with relevant knowledge and experience and a nice additional profile to the President of the Executive Board Reggy van der Wielen. Together, they can take HAS green academy one step further. In recent years, Patrick has gained a lot of knowledge in education, research and strategic business operations.'
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New Vice-President of the Executive Board - HAS green academy
The Supervisory Board has appointed Patrick Cramers as Vice-Chairman of the Executive Board of HAS green academy with effect from 17 June. Patrick is currently Director of Life Sciences and Chemistry at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences. Chair Anita Wouters (Supervisory Board): 'I am delighted that we have been able to recruit a second director with relevant knowledge and experience and a nice additional profile to the President of the Executive Board Reggy van der Wielen. Together, they can take HAS green academy one step further. In recent years, Patrick has gained a lot of knowledge in education, research and strategic business operations.'
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Submitting nominations Frans van Leijden Award 2023
Apply yourself or a (recent) HAS graduate student for a chance to win the Frans van Leijden Award 2023. Read on quickly for all details on applying for nominations, criteria, prize and procedure.
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SEAD-West: development horticultural education Rwanda
During the international SEAD-West project, HAS green academy worked on the development of horticultural education in the western province of Rwanda. How can we give this a boost and what guidance is needed? The project was completed for HAS green academy.
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Futureproof livestock farming
We report the successful completion on the 24th of March 2023 of the first Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) course that combined both physical and virtual learning. The BIP course was organized by four different higher education institutions from 4 different Erasmus+ programme countries, Finland (SeAMK - Proponent), Netherlands (HAS green academy), Portugal (IPC-ESAC) and Spain (UVA-ETSIIAA) and was funded by the Erasmus+ mobility programme. The course “Future proof animal production system” began with a physical learning session in the organising country, Finland (SeAMK) from the 6th to the 10th of March. The virtual learning sessions were held from the 13th to the 24th of March 2023. A total of 20 students attended the course and successfully completed all the objectives defined in the course.
