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News 2024
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28 March 2024
Funding for three new projects within Wageningen Global Sustainability Programme
- The board of the Wageningen Global Sustainability Programme, formerly known as INREF, has granted three new overarching projects. These projects will... -
28 March 2024
Persistent preference for meat and dairy, and a sluggish transition to a more plant-based diet
- Meat and dairy are still the main players in terms of protein consumption, consumer perceptions, retail availability and marketing priorities.... -
28 March 2024
Bird flu situation in the Netherlands calm: caging obligation largely withdrawn
- The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Quality (LNV) has largely withdrawn the requirement for poultry to be kept indoors with effect from 26... -
28 March 2024
Why are there so few alternatives to harmful PFAS?
- PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are notorious chemicals that may soon be banned. A number of countries including the Netherlands have... -
28 March 2024
Research Awards for inspiring supervisor and study on animal welfare
- WUR has presented the Research Award to exceptional researchers during its annual Dies Natalis since 1959. This year, however, four awards were... -
27 March 2024
Eating healthier and more environmentally conscious for the same price
- Eat healthier, and at the same time, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter, without it costing extra. It is possible for Dutch people if they... -
27 March 2024
New rector reveals updated portrait gallery ‘that everyone can relate to’
- On 26 march, rector magnificus Carolien Kroeze revealed the updated portrait gallery in Omnia. The gallery, which features portraits of rectors, has... -
26 March 2024
Three WUR projects receive green light through Open Technology Programme
- Three research projects applied for by Wageningen University & Research can commence with funding through the NWO's Open Technology Programme.... -
25 March 2024
Endangered European dark bee: in search of the pure colonies
- The Netherlands has only one species of native honeybee: the European dark bee which is found on Texel, among other places. This bee species is... -
25 March 2024
Prestigious grant for research into plant tactile sense
- You probably don't realise it when you walk on grass: the blades of grass not only sense the pressure of your feet, but adjust their growth...