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Fred van de Velde, lector in Protein Transition in Food, to step down

After more than eight years of intensive involvement in the launch and further development of the Protein Transition in Food research group at HAS green academy, Fred van de Velde (NIZO) is stepping down as lector. The importance, scope and depth of the protein transition has grown enormously. Due to the increasing number of tasks in this field, NIZO can no longer combine this with the role of lector. NIZO and HAS green academy are going to work together in a different way.

HAS University of Applied Sciences is now called HAS green academy

HAS University of Applied Sciences is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Since 1947, the educational institution has grown from an agricultural college into a versatile higher professional education institution where students and professionals can go for education, research, expertise and advice.

ZERO Food Waste Challenge 2022

HAS green academy is holding the first national ZERO Food Waste Challenge, in collaboration with Aeres University of Applied Sciences, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Food Valley Circular, the Jong Leren Eten Foundation, the Food Waste Free United Foundation and the Rabobank. The challenge starts on 13 September.

Visit the digital HAS Expo 2022 now!

On Thursday 16 June, the HAS Expo is traditionally on the agenda. After a successful edition in 2021 where the posters were viewed more than 7,000 times and thoroughly read 750 times, we are again choosing to organize it digitally this year.

New Climate-robust Landscapes professor Ellen Weerman to connect agriculture and nature

On 1 January 2022, Dr Ellen Weerman started heading the new research group 'Climate-robust Landscapes: connecting agriculture and nature' at HAS University of Applied Sciences and research institute NIOO-KNAW. The research group is examining how alternative forms of agriculture can help improve water quality and biodiversity by using the landscape intelligently.

HAS University of Applied Sciences develops new English-taught minors designed to future-proof the agri-food sector

HAS University of Applied Sciences has developed six new English-taught minors for higher professional education (HBO)students. The minors respond to current social issues requiring an integrated approach in the agri, food and living environment sector. Future-proofing the agri-food sector is a central theme in various minors, each emphasising a different aspect.

Student Geert Offenberg designs interactive maps to provide insight into projects

HAS University of Applied Sciences appoints Rob Bakker Professor in Food Production in a Circular Economy

Course ‘Managing a Vertical Farm’ now in cooperation with InHolland University of Applied Sciences

HAS University of Applied Sciences students score satisfaction as above average

Visit the HAS Expo 2021: now online!

Youri Timmermans wins the Frans van Leijden Award 2021!

These are the nominees for the Frans van Leijden Award 2021!

Reggy van der Wielen has been appointed chair of the Executive Board of HAS University of Applied Sciences

Nominations for the Frans van Leijden Award

FoodManShip Awards conclude the first fully online HAS Food Experience

Vegetable Innovation Platform wants to help the Netherlands eat more healthily

New pilot: home testing for Covid-free education bubbles in ’s-Hertogenbosch and Breda

‘Taste’ our food talents during the (online) HAS Food Experience 2021

Monitoring tigers in Nepal: Expertise & Research Centre in Innovative Bio-Monitoring starts new project

HAS University of Applied Sciences in Venlo holds special Hackathon of Hope 

Information about HAS University of Applied Sciences related to the coronavirus

HAS University of Applied Sciences participates in virtual trade mission to Southeast Asia

Transition to a sustainable food system: HAS University of Applied Sciences coordinator of first Dutch transdisciplinary consortium