European unis to collaborate on bio-economy

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Six European universities, WUR among them, are joining forces on research, education and innovation related to the bio-economy. The collaboration was launched at the beginning…

Women first

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This proud father of two lovely daughters will always seek to give…

‘Forget CRISPR technology; talk about your goal’

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When researchers want to convey the benefits of CRISPR-Cas, they should steer…

Some student houses may have to go

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Private student houses in ordinary houses or flats will have to get…

‘The transition to circular agriculture affects WUR as well’

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality’s new Knowledge and Innovation…

Rob van Tol makes smart traps using LED ligt: Ensnared by light

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Pest insects can be controlled using chemicals or by setting their natural…

‘You only live once. Cut the crap’

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He is known for his boundless enthusiasm, feeble jokes and joie de…

“Too hot to work rule” wanted

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While nature fully awakes and summer kicks in with a friendly heat…

Results human pilot trial ‘slimming bacterium’ look promising

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Willem de Vos, Distinguished Professor of Microbiology at Wageningen University and Research,…

New chair wants smaller WUR council

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Daniël de Jong became the new chair of the WUR Council on…