Academic Consultancy Training (ACT)
Academic Consultancy Training (ACT) is the biggest course at WUR where students get to work on real cases from external partners, and it is a compulsory course in most Master’s programs offered at WUR. In this course, a group of students with different expertise get a real challenge and become consultants for a real case owner. Find more information below and become a case owner yourself!
Case Criteria
Unknown solutions
Transdisciplinary complex problem
Authentic and current
Concerning WUR topics
ACT course
8 weeks | 5x per year
5-8 Master's students
Offering fresh perspective
Supported by coach and academic advisors
Your input
Availability during project
10-15 hour investment
300-800 euro
English
Submission deadline for the next round of ACT*:
17 October, 2025
The ACT Award 2025:
The ACT Award recognises ACT student teams that create science-based value for society through collaborative efforts. This Award shows the impact a student project can make on an organisation and society. We are proud to announce that the winner of ACT Award in 2025 is the project titled “Social debate on free-roaming domestic cats in Wageningen and their impact on nuisance and nature damage”. Read more about this student project.
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