Huge rise forecast in vacant rural properties

Science
News
The Dutch countryside is facing a sharp escalation in the number of vacant farms, animal stalls and sheds. In 2030 there will be more empty…

Biological crop protection falls short in Third World

Science
Agriculture
Scientists, policymakers and NGOs have been promoting the introduc­tion of biological crop…

Genetics of plant-based cancer drug deciphered

Science
Plant
The Madagascar medicinal plant Catharanthus roseus (the Madagascar rosy periwinkle) makes vinblastine…

Study advisors speak up for BSA

Student
Education
The binding study advice (BSA) is a good way of motivating lax…

Max Havelaar coffee wins on taste

Organisation
Coffee machines in the offices of Wageningen UR will soon be serving…

Resistant bacteria on Asian herbs

Science
News
Herbs from South-east Asia often carry bacteria that are resistant to several…

Ban on God gets people talking

Organisation
The university’s new acknowledgement policy has caused quite a stir both within…

Rector wants to encourage online education

Student
Education
Digital courses will change the face of higher education. And that is…

Unusual guest on dissecting table

Science
Snowy owls are extremely rare in the Netherlands. Hugh Jansman (Alterra) got…

‘In the Crimea, they think they would be better off with Russia’

Student
Russian student Pavel comments on the news: Last weekend Russian military took…