Groundbreaking research
In collaboration with philanthropic partners, University Fund Wageningen can make groundbreaking research possible at Wageningen University & Research. These research projects are characterised by their great societal relevance and their multidisciplinary and often 'daring' nature.
A selection of our current projects
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Stunning captured wild sea fish for better animal welfare
- Due to societal developments, it is important that the fishing industry focuses on sustainable, socially acceptable and valued products and production... -
Safe Seaweed by Design
- Safe Seaweed by Design develops protocols to support the seaweed sector in monitoring and assessing safety. We conduct a pilot in Norway to test and... -
REFOOTURE - Food Futures Eastern Africa
- Towards regenerative, inclusive food systems in Eastern Africa. -
Zoo education as a tool for teaching children about biodiversity
- Biodiversity loss, both locally and worldwide, forms one of the most urgent and accelerating sustainability challenges humanity is presently facing.... -
In-home testing for quality of pet foods
- There is a growing interest in in-home testing of pet food quality aspects like digestibility and palatability. As current used protocols lack a... -
REEFolution Kenya
- The coastal reefs of Kenya are part of the second longest fringing reef in the world, stretching along the East African coast from Somalia to northern...