This theme is highly relevant as global fisheries are on the verge of collapse, threatening marine ecosystems, coastal livelihoods, and food security. The film emphasises the urgency of activism to stop the industry's actions, with relentless persistence.

While the documentary effectively shows the destructiveness of industrial fishing and the emotional loss of natural beauty, it also reveals tensions between artisanal and commercial fishermen. The story raises questions about cultural biases, the oversimplification of solutions and the lack of focus to the socio-economic drivers of illegal fishing, and offers a thought-provoking perspective on a complex issue.

About Activists vs Fish Industry

Gibbs Kuguru, shark scientist, National Geographic Explorer and TV presenter, brings his expertise to the discussion around Activists vs Fish Industry. The documentary is meant to be an environmental thriller exploring the dark depths of the fish industry in Southeast Asia. The documentary follows investigative journalist Matt Blomberg and ocean activist Paul Ferber as they risk everything to stop illegal fishing and establish a marine protected area. Alongside their efforts, a new generation of Cambodian environmentalists emerges, driven to create a better future for their people.

With his background in shark science, fisheries management and marine conservation, Gibbs will explore key themes of the documentary, such as the devastating effects of illegal fishing, the tension between conservation and livelihoods and the crucial role of local activism. Gibbs will share his vision of how community-driven projects and environmental management can actually change marine ecosystems, drawing on his background in both science and storytelling.

The documentary's heart and admirable intentions to protect the environment are acknowledges, but also the challenges of creating long-term impacts will be addressed. From his experience in shark fishing and marine conservation, Gibbs will highlight the need for systematic solutions; solutions that take into account socio-economic factors, sustainable livelihoods and stronger policies that go beyond local activism.

Details

The documentary will be shown in Omnia and admission is free of charge. The program will begin at 17:30, with the room opening at 17:00. After the program, you are welcome to talk while enjoying the DocuDinner.

Register for DocuScience

Dinner in restaurant Novum afterwards?

Exclusively for DocuScience, restaurant Novum, in Omnia, offers a DocuDinner. For €18,50, you will be served a delicious main course and a drink. The DocuDinner starts after DocuScience has ended at 19:00. Reservation is required and can be done through the Forms. Already filled in the Forms, without making a reservation yet? Make a reservation via mail. Please mention DocuScience in the e-mail.

About DocuScience

DocuScience is a program in Omnia, where employees of Wageningen Campus share insights into the inspiring work happening at Campus. We will explore new perspectives through provocative documentaries that encourage conversation. Everyone working at Wageningen Campus is welcome, so bring your colleagues! We also welcome interested parties outside the Campus!

The documentary questions how colonialism was expressed in practice, including resistance to Dutch oppression. This history is also relevant to WUR as the anti-colonial intellectuals Goedkoop discusses also had a connection to the then agricultural university. Moreover, the alumni of the agricultural university, for the most part, around 65%, were working in the colony in all sorts of different roles. They worked on plantations, with the government and in tropical research stations. The introduction for this documentary will elaborate on these and other connections between the documentary, colonial history and the history of the WUR.

Over Land van onderdanen

'Indonesië roept! Land van onderdanen' is part of an eight-part series by NPO in collaboration with the programme ‘Andere Tijden’, from 2023. In the series, Hans Goedkoop examines the late colonial history of the Dutch East Indies through the story of his grandfather, one of the leading figures on the Dutch side in the later Indonesian war of independence. In the period he examines, between 1900 and 1950, Dutch power slowly crumbled before finally disappearing completely in 1949. Anti-colonial resistance to the Netherlands grows and eventually ends in a bloody and drawn-out war. This is one of the most controversial wars waged by the Netherlands. This war is viewed very differently in the Netherlands and Indonesia. Whereas until recently the Netherlands still talked about ‘police actions’ and paid little attention to the atrocities on the Dutch side, most Indonesians see the war as their ‘Revolusi’ - the liberation from Dutch colonial oppressors. In the end, they emerged victorious. At the same time, there is a lot of dissatisfaction among some groups in Indonesia about the way the Netherlands held sway in the country. To this day, this past remains part of heated discussions in the Dutch public debate. This documentary series, and specifically the episode shown during DocuScience, takes a closer look at the colonial oppression and colonial relations that eventually led to this war of independence.

The documentary will be introduced by Larissa Schulte Nordholt. She is a historian specialized in colonial and postcolonial history and working as a postdoctoral researcher at WUR, where she is working on a book about the university's colonial past on behalf of the Executive Board. During the DocuScience, she will highlight how this larger colonial history relates to the history of WUR.

Details

De documentary will be shown in Omnia and admission is free of charge. The program will begin at 17:30, with the room opening at 17:00. you can register via the Forms. After the program, you are welcome to talk while enjoying the Docudinner.

Register for DocuScience

Dinner in restaurant Novum afterwards?

Exclusively for DocuScience, restaurant Novum in Omnia offers a DocuDinner. For €18,50, you will be served a delicious main course and a drink. The DocuDinner starts after DocuScience has ended at 19:00. Reservation is required and can be done through the Forms. Already filled in the Forms, without making a reservation yet? Make a reservation via mail. Please mention DocuScience in the e-mail.

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About DocuScience

DocuScience is a program in Omnia, where employees of Wageningen Campus share insights into the inspiring work happening at Campus. We will explore new perspectives through provocative documentaries that encourage conversation. Everyone working at Wageningen Campus is welcome, so bring your colleagues!

Filmposter

Read more:

• Indonesia roept! - Andere Tijden (Dutch)

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce Esquina Latina, the colorful, professional, and immensely talented Latin band hailing from Arnhem, Apeldoorn and Dieren. Comprising 5 passionate musicians, they weave vibrant rhythms and electrifying melodies, breathing new life into traditional tunes from artists like Ibrahim Ferrer, Arsenio Rodriguez, Luis Vargas and the iconic “Buena Vista Social Club” 12. Their name, which translates to “Latin Corner,” reflects their love for music and their commitment to creating their own unique interpretations while honoring the roots of this captivating genre. So, get ready to be swept away by their soulful sounds and infectious energy—Esquina Latina is here to ignite your senses and set the dance floor ablaze!

Join us for a preview of the third edition of Rhinegold Festival: a chambermusic festival for classical music in Wageningen. The festival takes place on Thursday 17, Friday 18 and Saturday 19 October 2024, in the Grote Kerk of Wageningen. During this lunchtime concert in Impulse, the “Rhinegold-musicians" will perform parts of the festival program. Come along if you love classical music, but also if you’re curious or unsure; we believe that classical music can be something for everyone! We hope to see you either during this concert or the Rhinegold Festival.

Follow us on social media for the latest info:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/rhinegoldfestival
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/rhinegoldfestival
• Website: www.rhinegold.nl

Delicious sounds of Easy listening & Jazz with a touch of Pop with it’s own twist. Nice repertoire of well-known en lesser-known songs. Think of Nina Simone, Norah Jones, Stevie Wonder, Eva Cassidy and Gare Du Nord.

A musical journey where you can enjoy a beautiful jazzy song “Remember me”, a smooth song like “Marvin and Miles” and how about the catchy song “Cheek to cheek”? Too much to mention, come and join us!

Pianist Jaap Schoenmakers (a real virtuoso) and singer Mareen Medema (warm and clear sound of the voice) have been a duo for about 12,5 years. Both have been professionally active in the musical field for a long time.

Atmospheric & stylish live music for weddings, (company) parties, events & festivals!

www.perfectblend.nl

You could describe their music as pop, but the duo's sound goes far beyond that.
w o l k e 's sounds are multi-layered: sometimes deeply dreamy and spherically poetic, sometimes powerful with electronic beats and dark melodies. Then again they surprise you with beautiful songs that you can't help but fall in love with.

Bernard won, among other things, the Meerjazz International Big Band Competition (2014), the Keep an Eye on Jazz Award (2015) and the “Rogier van Otterloo award” last year with the Metropole Orchestra.

After two milestone reports, several trainings and workshops, only 11 teams are still in the competition. The top 11 teams are now preparing to face the Nature-based Future Challenge Jury on 11 June during the Grand Finals.

The finalist teams are traveling from all over the world to meet the Jury composed of Cora van Oosten (CIFOR-ICRAF), Farhana Ahmed (CEGIS), Haseeb Mohammed Irfanullah (independent consultant), Selim Reza (Solidaridad), John Reich (Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research) and Tim van Hattum (Wageningen University and Research). The Jury will assess the projects both by reading the reports and meeting the participant in the Dragon’s Den, where each team will present their video pitch and answer the Jury’s questions.

Dive into a climate positive future for one of the most dynamic regions in the world

At the Networking Market, during lunch time, student teams will present themselves. A perfect opportunity to meet them, their coaches, the challenge partners and like minded people.

Join the exhilarating Award Ceremony for the obvious battle to the first prize and for two of the most influential speakers. H.E. M. Riaz Hamidullah and Tim van Hattum will broaden your horizons for a visionary future that will leave you in awe.

Intrigued? Register to join the event in Omnia Dialogue Center or online.

Date: 11 June
Location: Omnia Dialogue Center, Wageningen Campus

Programme

About WUR Student Challenges

WUR Student Challenges organises student competitions for student worldwide on behalf of Wageningen University and Research with the goal of empowering students and PhD candidates to explore, create and grow for a better future. We try to achieve this by creating a space to learn, collaborate, think out of the box and network by organising student competitions and provide exposure, events, trainings, financial support, coaching and workspace to student teams.

This challenge is supported by University Fund Wageningen, Wageningen Ambassadors and Wageningen Biodiversity initiative.

Read more:

• About the Nature-based Future Challenge
• More information about the Challenge

Bring your own laptop

Please bring your own laptop to the course.

The course is also open for interested people outside WUR.

Radiant Wood consists of:

• Christine Schukking: conga, cajon & vocals (Totaal van Slag)
• Hans Broekhuijsen: tenor & soprano saxophone (SaxnSound)

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Feel free to forward this invite to colleagues who are working on (X)AI at WUR.

Between 16 and 26 June, various organisations will open their doors from 12:00 to 14:00 hrs on designated days. We are pleased that Unilever, Aeres Hogeschool, KeyGene, Flora Food Group, NIOO-KNAW and WUR are participating again this year. Additionally, we are delighted to introduce new participants like Phageguard, companies in Plus Ultra I and II such as Scope Biosciences, KWS Vegetables, ADM and you can get an overview of Plus Ultra III in the final stage of completion. You will also have the opportunity to visit locationsof WUR that are usually off-limits, such as the MAGNEFY, UNLOCK and the OCTET research facilities. Check out the entire programme on the registration form.

These two weeks will be full of inspiration on our campus. It's a unique opportunity to experience Wageningen Campus and meet the other organisations based here.In the registration form you can find more information about the program and information about the sites.

Register by Friday 13 June!

However tours may be fully booked before the deadline, please keep that in mind.

Register for the expedition

About CUCo

A group of diverse and very enthusiastic mid-career academics (coming from TU/e, WUR, UU and UMC Utrecht) collaborates around the topic of ‘porous materials’. They range from geologists, to art historians, to medical scientists, and beyond. Such unusual collaborations across disciplines support addressing complex societal challenges. They offer opportunity for academics to further explore their curiosity, by encountering other perspectives.

Despite their enthusiasm and the availability of funding, the group runs into a lack of recognition and reward for their ground-breaking work. And they learn that it takes a specific set skills to make their collaborative work meaningful and effective. The documentary ‘1+1=3’ takes you on a journey with this research team to explore barriers as well as ways to overcome them.

The documentary will be presented, followed by a facilitated discussion about (individual experiences with) recognition and appreciation with regards to interdisciplinarity. The documentary is especially relevant to policymakers in academic institutes, research funders, and researchers with an interest in interdisciplinary research, yet everyone is welcome to participate!

Details

The documentary will be shown in Omnia and admission is free of charge. The program will begin at 19:00h, with the room opening at 18:30h. You can register via the Forms. After the program, the bar at Faculty Club Novum is open for drinks and a chat while enjoying a free drink.

Dinner in restaurant Novum beforehand?

Restaurant Novum, in Omnia, offers a special DocuDinner especially for DocuScience. For 17,50 euro, you will be served a delicious vegetarian main course, with fries and a fresh salad. The DocuDinner starts at 17:30h. Reservation is required and can be done through an e-mail. As a dinner guest, you will have a reserved seat in the auditorium, so you are guaranteed of a spot at the documentary.

About DocuScience

This year the second edition of DocuScience takes place, a program in Omnia where employees of Wageningen Campus share insights into the inspiring work happening at Campus. We will explore new perspectives through provocative documentaries that encourage conversation. Everyone working at Wageningen Campus is welcome, so bring your colleagues!

17.30hr Walk-in with pizza

19.15hr Drinks and networking

We are very honored to have a line-up of very experienced researchers on this topic:

• Anelia Kurteva from Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering (IDE) - TU Delft
• Luís Moreira de Sousa from Geoinformatics - WUR
• Neris Ozen from WFSR - WUR
• Alireza Amoozmand PSG – WUR

So please safe the date in your agenda and register here data@wur.nl right away.

This meet-up will be hosted by Anna Fensel (Full Professor, Personal Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) and Jene van der Heide (Coordinator Research WDCC).

On behalf of Jene van der Heide & Anna Fensel

The portrait gallery in Omnia has been renovated and expanded with video artwork by Giacomo Sardonini to depict the daily diversity of Wageningen University & Research. From green management to the lab, from the lecture hall to the office, three video series portray a diverse array of persons at our campus (and even some satellite locations). On March 26, new rector magnificus, Prof. Dr. Carolien Kroeze, will open the portrait gallery prior to DocuScience.

Those who wish to attend the opening are welcome from 18:30; the opening ceremony will begin at 18:45.

Afterwards, DocuScience will screen "Picture a Scientist" (2020), a documentary about gender bias and inequality in science. The film features the stories of three American women scientists of diverse backgrounds and their efforts to tackle the barriers they encountered. It highlights the assumptions and prejudices that shape our perception of 'the scientist' and how this image perpetuates structural inequality. Afterwards, there will be opportunity for dialogue facilitated by Wageningen Dialogues.

Details

With the opening at 18:45; entry starts at 18:30. The documentary will begin at 19:00 Registration is not required. Just be sure to arrive on time as seats are limited. After the program, you are welcome to continue the discussion in the foyer.

Want to grab a bite at Novum restaurant beforehand?

Especially for DocuScience, Novum restaurant in Omnia offers a DocuDinner starting at 17:30. For 17.50 euros, you'll be served a delicious vegetarian main course with fries and salad. Reservation is required and can be made via email. Dinner guests will have a reserved seat for the documentary.

About DocuScience

DocuScience is a program in Omnia, where employees of Wageningen Campus share insights into the inspiring work happening at Campus. We will explore new perspectives through provocative documentaries that encourage conversation. Everyone working at Wageningen Campus is welcome,
so bring your colleagues!

The ReGeneration Foundation, born from the Droevendaal food forest pilot project at Wageningen University (WUR), delves deep into the essence of small-scale complex agroforestry systems.

Through their endeavours, they explore the fusion of indigenous wisdom with modern practices, cultivating ecosystems that are not only productive and profitable but also socially enriching.

Join us on this journey of rediscovery, where food forests become classrooms, and every harvest is a lesson in gratitude and sustainability.

Together, let's sow the seeds of change, nurture young minds, and build resilient communities rooted in the essence of our land.

#StitchingBoerengreop #Agroforestry #RegenerativeFarming #CommunityBuilding #NatureConnection #FoodForest #SustainableLiving

Are cows better represented in the CAP than women?

Does addressing the gender pay gap increase consumerism?

Join us for a lively and explorative discussion of propositions related to the future of feminism. Our ambition is to arrive at a short manifesto for Women’s Day 2024. The propositions will be introduced by diverse, and the event will be hosted by Jessica Duncan, Associate Professor in the Politics of Food Systems Transformation.

The Circular and Biobased Products (CBP) Symposium is an annual event where we want to share relevant developments and research results from collaborative projects we have executed together with market stakeholders. But also to discuss the way forward; what are the next steps that are needed in the coming years to accelerate the building process of a truly circular and biobased economy and how we can all make an impact together.

Many studies have already found their way to the market and got implemented, but new research and collaboration remains necessary to provide the functions in everyday life that we all like to have, without the burden on climate and environment.

Is your StartUp one of World’s Next Heroes in Food & Agtech? If you are looking for strategic partnerships or investments (from pre-seed up to Series B), then F&A Next is the place to be. If you want to pitch your startups on our main stage, then we invite you to apply to become one of our 10 ‘Next Heroes in Food & Agtech 2024’. Make sure to apply before 1 March 2024!

Bring your own laptop

Please bring your own laptop to the course.

The course is also open for interested people outside WUR.

The workshop aims to facilitate collaboration by providing an opportunity for project leaders to meet, and learn about each other's projects and identify commonalities. Eleven project leaders from the first round call will be invited to present their current progress. The event will also serve as a kick-off meeting for the second round call, where four project leaders will be invited to present their proposal plans. There will also be a discussion session where we can exchange comments and ideas, fostering collaborative discussion.

We are looking forward to welcoming you on Thursday 01 February.

With kind regards,
The WCDS Team

Since the beginning of her musical career, she's tried to minimise the ecological footprint of her artistic endeavours, from touring to merch to distribution. In 2021, she, along with a group of artists, industry professionals and environmental scientists, co-founded the Dutch branch of Music Declares Emergency, an international organisation calling for immediate climate action.

MDE was founded in 2019 in the UK and grew into an international movement, with supporters including artists like Billie Eilish, Bon Iver and Radiohead. In August 2022, Frederike completed her master's degree at the pop department of the Conservatory of Amsterdam presenting “A Four Step Guide to Reducing Your Environmental Impact As An Artist in Today’s Music Industry” as her master thesis. She’s organised panels, workshops and masterclasses at renowned industry events such as ADE Green, ESNS, the VNPF Congress and at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague. Her long awaited new EP ‘rose’ was released on on September 29th of this year.

In history, poetry is consistently held in high regard in China. Traditional forms of Chinese poetry are rhymed and express its musicality in combination with the nature of the Chinese language. In some dynasties poems were written to the set rhythms of existing tunes, and even as opera librettos. In this concert Yuqi and Shuhang are presenting songs of ancient poems that are composed in modern days for classical singers.

Yuqi Han was born in China and graduated from Utrecht Conservatory where she studied with Dutch pianist Martyn van den Hoek between 2016 and 2018. She received a score of 10 for her master final concert. While living in the Netherlands she has been active both as a soloist and a chamber musician at various main venues in the Netherlands as well as in other countries of Europe. She is also the original member of the Florestan Ensemble.

Shuhang started to follow singing lessons at age 10 in China. She studied Chinese folk singing with Huizhu Li and classical singing with Li Liue. In recent years she took classical singing lessons from hHanny van Lankeren in Wageningen. Shuhang performs in the Netherlands since 2009. In 2013, together with other members in Wageningen, she formed the traditional Chinese ensemble SweetPotato. Shuhang is a PhD candidate of Wageningen University, specialised in plant breeding against insect resistance.

Initiated by SweetPotato, this concert belongs to the concert series "Ancient Chinese Poems in Songs", "Chinese Folk Songs" and "Artistic Songs of China". The musicians are passionate to bring authentic music from China to the Netherlands and the international environment.

More information on:

Facebook @sweetpotatowageningen
Instagram @sweetpotatonl

Founded in 2004 as a trio (flute, oboe, clarinet), Caprice was quickly extended to a full wind quintet to be able performing more extensively available repertoire. The repertoire is broad and ranges from typical classical and romantic period to even contemporary music.

Stories about the location, the city or the employees, a particular set of acoustics or just a very small, tight stage all become deciding factors in the music. The main part of the music will be created in an improvisational fashion and moves between the limits of what this line up has to offer. Loud, soft, beautiful or ugly.

Line-up:

• Wietse Voermans - Reeds
• Ruud Voesten - Drums and percussion

Microbiomes – microbial communities in specific habitats – play essential roles in life, at various scales and in many places. They are key to the multiple challenges faced by society, such as human and animal health, sustainable and safe food production, maintaining biodiversity in ecological webs, and resolving environmental pollution. We urgently need sufficient understanding of the composition, functioning, and behaviour of microbiomes in natural environments, human and animal bodies, and engineered systems in order to address today’s sustainability and health challenges.

Transfer of rectorship

During this Dies Natalis, the rectorship will be transferred from the current Rector Magnificus Arthur Mol to the new rector.

More information

Dies Natalis 2024 - Programme and registration

Startups from both our StartLife Accelerate and StartLife à la Carte programs will pitch and showcase their technologies.

Startups of our 11th Accelerate cohort are: Aircohol, Digital Bites, Fermata, Lambda Energy, Loamin, Plense, SolarFoil, SomaTech, Sylvarum and VineForecast.

Register here!

For whom?

• For data science (+AI) specialists with an interest in applying innovative data science methods in the domain of climate change adaptation and action;
• For data science (+AI) specialists who are eager to take up data science challenges for the benefit of climate change adaptation;
• For climate adaptation specialists who are curious to find out the potential of machine learning and AI to address the multifaceted character of climate change adaptation;
• For data (+AI) specialists and climate adaptation researchers who are triggered by developing new research ideas with people with whom they have not interacted before.

Why?

This 'proposal incubator event' provides opportunities to:

• Share ideas for novel proposals at the intersection of climate change adaptation and AI/machine learning (as an individual or group);
• Start the fusion of novel research ideas and build research teams involving data science (AI) experts and climate change adaptation experts across different WU chair groups and WR teams;
• Enrich research topics in research teams and plan for the development of a joint innovative proposal.

From 6 to 10 October, the D&I team is organizing a series of sessions and workshops for participants to gain insights into the opportunities and challenges of creating an inclusive work and study environment at WUR.

The sessions will be during lunch time. Everyone at WUR is welcome!

Please fill out this form to register for one or more sessions.

The trio focuses on putting elements together from middle eastern as well as Western Classical music and jazz as well, during which they showcase playfulness with their free and rhythmic improvisation, rich with odd metres.

Anan Alkadamani: Violin
Talal Fayad: Oud
Rebal Korkmaz: Percussion

The name De Trekvogels (Migratory birds) refers to the fact that two of us came from far away to live in the Netherlands in safety and freedom. Making music together goes beyond borders of continents and cultures. Rami Mershed (ud), Keivan Habibi (divan/saz), Judica Lookman (diatonic accordion) and Bert Lotz (flute, cowhorn and shawn) together areDe Trekvogels.

Given her multicultural background, Chi's compositions encapsulate her diverse musical influences: heart-melting Classical melodies coloured by intricate jazz harmonies, Indian and European folk rhythm elements intertwined with skilful Jazz improvisation.

Macau, the Monte Carlo of the Orient, is a place renowned for its extravagance. When one goes beyond its glamorous outfit and dives into the local community, one will soon be greeted by many kind-hearted people who are friendly, welcoming and sincere. These are the genuine qualities of the Macanese people and precisely these qualities are the trademark of the CHI Quartet.

Focusing on Europe and Asia, the CHI quartet has been actively performing in the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Before the onset of the pandemic they toured Macau, Hong Kong and the mainland of China. In 2022 they released their first album “Unspoken” with Zennez records which features 9 original compositions and 9 unique personal stories behind them.

Following the release, the album received widespread critical acclaim from international music magazines such as Jazzism (NL), Melodiva (DE), Nice Premium (FR) and In Love With Jazz (HK).

The artists:

Charlotte Spruit (violin), Gerbrich Meijer (clarinet) en Michel Xie (piano)

Genre:

Classical music

"When I asked MON how she would describe her music, she answers: "As mediterranean music. People associate it with warmth and wonderful holiday feeling ". That feeling is echoed in her music: stories about love, loneliness, misunderstanding, but also about power, faith in yourself, confidence and following your dreams..."

The artists:

Emma Roijackers (violin), Simon Velthuis (cello) en Michel Xie (piano)

Genre:

Classical music

We would like to invite you to attend this Campus Connect on Thursday 21 September from 16.00-18.00 at Plus Ultra II on the Campus in Wageningen.

Register here.

Programme

15.45 Walk in

16.00 Welcome by hosts Annelies Schenk & Sebastiaan Berendse

• Introduction guests
• Purpose event - Untapped potential of female founders with global ambitions (in agrifood)
• Facts & figures and perspectives around female entrepreneurship in agrifood
• International experience of female founders
• Trade missions, financing and other tools to cross the borders

17.30 Closure & Networking drinks

18.00 End

Six months ago, 190 students from 33 different countries started their journey with the ReThink Waste Challenge to come up with a circular and biobased innovation to reduce, reuse or recycle waste. Now the 10 finalist teams will enter the Grand Finals. Who has the winning idea?

On 21 June we gather in Omnia Dialogue Center on Wageningen Campus to submerge ourselves in all that is 'transition towards biobased economy'. And you are invited!

It will be your opportunity to meet the partners and participants of the Challenge, to listen to the pitches of the ten finalists and to support your favourite team (with a vote for the Audience Award).

The course is also open for interested people outside WUR.

Bring your own laptop

Please bring your own laptop to the course.

Sign up for the dialogue

That is one of the questions being asked at the Wageningen Dialogue 'Framing the food debate' on 11 April, at Omnia. On the basis of the film The Future of Food, we will engage in a dialogue. The film shows us the paralysing effect of the opposition in the food debate and the effect on the actions to make the food system sustainable. Can we address this dichotomy and how do we bridge the gap?

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) professor of Strategic Communications Rens Vliegenthart is going to interpret the media landscape around the polarised food debate. How does media contribute to the polarisation related to this topic; Is framing inevitable? Martine Kamsma, food editor at NRC and Inge Wallage, director of communications & marketing at WUR will present their view on this topic as well. Together we will explore whether and how frames in the media effect polarization and what you can to yourself to make it work.

View the programme and location here, and register for the dialogue on 11 April (free entrance). The dialogue is open to researchers, campus residents, students, journalists and programme makers, as well as communication scholars and communication professionals at NGOs, corporate companies and ministries. The dialogue will be in Dutch.

Watch the trailer of the film.

WED: Wageningen Experience Day

This year, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) celebrates its 105th anniversary. That is why we are going to make the Wageningen Experience Day (WED) extra special this year. On Saturday 7 October, all alumni, employees and their families are welcome to come and have a look around Wageningen Campus. The main programme of this festive day will take place in and around the new Omnia building, the central spot on campus where science and society meet.

Keep on reading to get a sneak peek of the programme!

Keen to learn more about the programme?

We can already provide you with a sneak peek. Visitors can expect:

• Talkshows: what does the world look like in 105 years from now? And, how does WUR research plays a role? We will explore these questions with the following guests;
• Table guests and their topics:
  Chair of the board of WUR, Sjoukje Heimovaara - Shaping sustainable futures
  Wieger Wamelink - What does growing food on Mars looks like
  Imke de Boer - Role of the animal in the food system
  Tim van Hattum - What will the Netherlands look like in 105 years?
  Gerlinde de Deyn and Mark Verkerk - Movie 'Onder het maaiveld'
  Sander van den Burg - Seaweed
  Hester Biemans - Impact of melting glaciers on global food production
  Ute Sass Klaassen - How do trees react to climate change?
  Anneke Groen - Displaying special objects from the special collection of WUR
  Geneal Harreman - TV chef surprises participants with dishes;
• Show cabaret artist: WUR alumnus Rob Urgert;
• Movie: 'Onder het maaiveld' will be shown twice in Omnia, once the adult version and once the children's version;
• Exploring: visit rooms set up about food on Mars and WUR's special collection.
  But there is also a lot more to discover outside on the Campus, such as visiting the World Soil Museum, the gardens of Omnia and Lumen, and the greenhouses of Npec/Unifarm. But there is even more, you can also join campus tours.
  And children can go on a journey of discovery with Geert-Jan Roebers from the movie 'Onder het Maaiveld;
• Active part: participate in our interactive programme. Have a shot at winning the special WED quiz;
• Book lovers: looking for interesting literature? Visit the special WED book market where you will find books written by alumni but also books with WUR-related themes. Tim van Hattum, Imke de Boer and nature children's book author Geert-Jan Roebers will be signing their books. Are you a WUR alumnus and have you written non-scientific literature yourself? Submit it via alumni@wur.nl;
• Fun with music and entertainment: including Robot Pepper;
• And all that makes you hungry: you will find various food trucks across the Campus;
• And much more!

WWW: World Wide Wageningen

In line with previous editions, the Wageningen Experience Day will also have an online programme. After all, Wageningers can be found in all corners of the world. Alumni joining us online can watch a livestream of the talkshows or watch them at a later time, and they can also (re)connect with each other and learn about the latest research and educational developments at their alma mater.

Additional information on activities and programming can be expected soon. Mark Saturday, 7 October in your diary now!

105 Years WUR

This year, WUR celebrates its 105^th anniversary. This activity is part of the festive lustrum programme with the theme ‘Shaping Sustainable Futures’. Visit the website for more information about 105 years WUR.

Developing an innovative process, service or product costs money. Sometimes there are subsidy schemes that you can make use of. With more and more subsidies, collaboration between scientists, the business community and other stakeholders (NGOs, policymakers, citizens) is a must. It is therefore becoming increasingly important for knowledge parties to collaborate with companies and other stakeholders. And vice versa, it is very interesting for companies and other organizations to work together within such Public Private Partnership Projects (PPPs). A win-win situation.

On November 17, Campus Connect is about accelerating innovation to the market and how we can help each other with this, for example by starting (subsidized) collaboration projects within the ecosystem of Wageningen Campus.

Campus Connect stimulates contact, connection and knowledge transfer between professionals on Wageningen Campus.

Programme

These 6 themes draw the red line during the conference:

• Regional Food Systems
• Eating differently
• Access to land and water
• Soil, biodiversity and climate
• Fair trade and agricultural policies and fair prices
• On our way together

Rector Magnificus Arthur Mol will open the conference and various WUR employees will contribute during these 2 days.