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What is new in the world of HAS green academy in the field of agro, food and living environment?
Check out our latest news, find out more about our professionals, both within and outside HAS green academy and immerse yourself in our networking and information events.
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HAS students explore their future with confidence: strong results in NSE 2026
Students at HAS green academy once again show the strength of our programmes. In the National Student Survey (NSE) 2026, they rate their education highly, with all core themes scoring above the national average and higher than last year. A result we are proud of together—and one we continue to build on.
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HBO Monitor 2025: from research to impact
The results of the HBO Monitor 2025 show that HAS green academy stands strong as a knowledge institution for the future. Our graduates rate their programme more than 10% higher than the national average. While overall satisfaction nationwide stands at 67%, HAS scores 78%. A result we can all be proud of.
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HBO Monitor 2025: from research to impact
The results of the HBO Monitor 2025 show that HAS green academy stands strong as a knowledge institution for the future. Our graduates rate their programme more than 10% higher than the national average. While overall satisfaction nationwide stands at 67%, HAS scores 78%. A result we can all be proud of.
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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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HBO Monitor 2025: from research to impact
The results of the HBO Monitor 2025 show that HAS green academy stands strong as a knowledge institution for the future. Our graduates rate their programme more than 10% higher than the national average. While overall satisfaction nationwide stands at 67%, HAS scores 78%. A result we can all be proud of.
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HBO Monitor 2025: from research to impact
The results of the HBO Monitor 2025 show that HAS green academy stands strong as a knowledge institution for the future. Our graduates rate their programme more than 10% higher than the national average. While overall satisfaction nationwide stands at 67%, HAS scores 78%. A result we can all be proud of.
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HBO Monitor 2025: from research to impact
The results of the HBO Monitor 2025 show that HAS green academy stands strong as a knowledge institution for the future. Our graduates rate their programme more than 10% higher than the national average. While overall satisfaction nationwide stands at 67%, HAS scores 78%. A result we can all be proud of.
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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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HBO Monitor 2025: from research to impact
The results of the HBO Monitor 2025 show that HAS green academy stands strong as a knowledge institution for the future. Our graduates rate their programme more than 10% higher than the national average. While overall satisfaction nationwide stands at 67%, HAS scores 78%. A result we can all be proud of.
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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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HBO Monitor 2025: from research to impact
The results of the HBO Monitor 2025 show that HAS green academy stands strong as a knowledge institution for the future. Our graduates rate their programme more than 10% higher than the national average. While overall satisfaction nationwide stands at 67%, HAS scores 78%. A result we can all be proud of.
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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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HBO Monitor 2025: from research to impact
The results of the HBO Monitor 2025 show that HAS green academy stands strong as a knowledge institution for the future. Our graduates rate their programme more than 10% higher than the national average. While overall satisfaction nationwide stands at 67%, HAS scores 78%. A result we can all be proud of.
