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Kees on a wheat field in Ukraine. A big machine is harvesting the wheat.

From Wageningen to Ukraine: farming with vision

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Kees Huizinga, a Wageningen-based agricultural technologist, built an agricultural empire in Ukraine. He is a proud farmer, father, and fighter for European integration. War, ideals, and innovation merge in his life's work.

"I love building a business that is good for employees, landlords, the environment and the state."

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Wageningen World Magazine

Wageningen World is the magazine for associates and alumni of Wageningen University & Research.

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Have you just graduated?

Congratulations and welcome to the alumni community of WUR!

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Wageningen World Magazine

Wageningen World is the magazine for associates and alumni of Wageningen University & Research.

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A man working in his smithy, that is located in an arch-shaped cellar. In the foreground, an anvil and machine are placed. In the background, the man working with fire.
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From land development technician to craftsman: how WUR alumnus Lucas Janssen started his own smithy

The story of Lucas Janssen, who started his own forge.

Alumnus Derk te Bokkel is sinds 2023 directievoorzitter bij Royal IHC, een high tech systems bedrijf gespecialiseerd in bagger- en offshoretechnologie en baggerschepen.
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Derk te Bokkel, from farmer’s grandson to CEO at a leading international maritime technology company

The story of Derk te Bokkel, from farmer's grandson to CEO

Loet en Ivo in Schotland
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From Lecture hall to love affair, a Valentine's story from Wageningen, this time Loet and Ivo tell how love blossomed

How love blossomed between Ivo and Lot in Wageningen.

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From first-generation student to Agri-Food Pioneer: the inspiring journey of Isnawati Hidayah

Indonesian alumna works as a researcher on food security

Gerda Brilleman (links) en Saskia van Gend (rechts)
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Alumna Gerda Brilleman has been volunteering since 2016, serving as a board member of Alumnikring Noord

The story of Gerda, board member of Alumnikring Noord

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Alumnus Jorge Chavez-Tafur: ‘Wageningen holds a leading position in agriculture development’

The story of Jorge, Knowledge and Learning specialist

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