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News 2024
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Three secret weapons make tick persistent survivor
- It is time to be careful again: tick season has begun. The number of ticks (and the associated risk of Lyme disease) in the Netherlands is increasing... -
In memoriam Henk van der Plas
- We have received the sad news that former rector Henk van der Plas passed away on 6 May at the age of 96. Henk made a major contribution to education... -
WUR enters strategic partnership with EIT Food
- Starting in 2025, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) will enter a strategic partnership with EIT Food, the world’s largest and most... -
Bachelor Open Evening offers workshops, guidance and a friendly atmosphere for hesitant prospective students
- Wageningen University & Research is organising a Bachelor Open Evening on 5 June. Pupils who are unsure about their study choice are welcome on... -
Winter losses among honeybee colonies exceed 20% for the third year in a row
- In the winter of 2024–2025, 22% of Dutch honeybee colonies died. This marks a slight increase compared to the previous winter and is the third... -
WUR combines science with local knowledge to develop weather app for African agriculture
- Like many people in the Netherlands, Wageningen researcher Spyros Paparrizos checks a whether app every morning to see if he should bring a coat,... -
Top EU food & agri institutes launch new science alliance
- Five of Europe’s leading agricultural, food and life sciences institutions announce the launch of the European Science Alliance for Agriculture... -
Fish found to be smarter than previously believed
- The cognitive abilities of fish have long been underestimated, often studied in sterile laboratory conditions far removed from the natural habitats of... -
Sharks and rays found using offshore wind farms as habitat
- A new study by Wageningen University & Research shows that offshore wind farms not only produce energy, but may also contribute to the protection... -
Use it but don't lose it: genetic variation key for sustainable animal populations
- ‘Genetic variation is crucial for maintaining any population, but also for improving animal populations’, says Prof. Dr. Mario Calus in...