Wageningen University & Research

Research in Indonesia shows that it is possible to meet global demand for palm oil without felling forests, thus reducing the environmental impact of palm oil production. ‘We must help both large- and small-scale farmers to exploit the…

Lignin, the glue that holds fibres together in trees and plants, is one of the most common yet one of the most complex biocomposites. Complex because there are so many variants and qualities. Its heterogeneous chemical structure makes it…

The Executive Board of Wageningen University & Research has appointed Prof. dr. Joost de Laat (1976) as managing director of the Social Sciences Group (SSG). On 1 October 2024, he will succeed prof.dr.ir Jack van der Vorst, who is…

A water purification technology developed in Wageningen has won the Vernufteling, an annual engineering award. The technology uses microorganisms and a chemical treatment to cleanse wastewater of harmful, difficult-to-degrade…

The European Commission awarded the European University SUSTAIN-LIFE initiative with a ‘Seal of Excellence’ as a part of Erasmus+ programme. This award recognizes outstanding project proposals that meet high evaluation standards. It also…

Fundamental science in ecology and microbiology at Wageningen University & Research is getting a boost through European subsidies. Professor of Belowground ecology Liesje Mommer and professor of Microbiology Thijs Ettema are receiving…

Tackling water pollution can be of great value in preventing future water scarcity. Yet the focus of researchers and policymakers is often on water quantity. A group of researchers including from Wageningen University & Research…

New science often raises new ethical questions. Since scientific discoveries can change how we understand and live in the world, their ethical implications can influence society at large, affect a field’s public acceptance, and shape the…

Molecular biologist René Geurts from Wageningen University & Research has been elected a member of the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO). This leading scientific organisation focuses on promoting research in molecular…

“Actually, all companies in the food chain want to waste less food, but in practice this is often quite difficult,” says Sanne Stroosnijder, Food Loss and Waste Prevention programme manager at Wageningen University & Research. “National…