Mathematics could prevent traffic light frustrations

Science
Traffic lights could be made a lot smarter by applying mathematics, as researcher Rene Haijema discovered. His model shortens waiting times and thus prevents frustrations.

Statistics doesn’t have to be boring

News
Students often find statistics difficult and boring. Now lecturer Sijmen Schoustra has…
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Deodorant deters malaria mosquito

News
Malaria mosquitos dislike deodorant according to entomologist Niels Verhulst. When our sweat…
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Hopes and fears for green education

News
Background
Education
Ten days ago the Lower House of the Dutch parliament passed a…

Eleventh time in the top of Keuzegids

News
News
Education
Wageningen University was again chosen as best university in the Netherlands by…

Funny Dutch names and their origins

Student
Typical Dutch
At dinner with some Dutch mates, the conversation suddenly turned to quirky…

Exit Wageningen student union

Student
Mini-interview
Who? Romy Appelman, former chairman of Pulse, the student union.What? This week…

WSO and PSF are launching a new student union: Pulse

Student
Typical Dutch
It had been a Facebook rumour for some time but the official…

Washing away the hangover

Student
Typical Dutch
With a mighty splash, about 20 students plunged into the Rhine on…