Van Hall Larenstein University of applied sciences

Applied research groups

Together with partners, applied research groups contribute to innovative and sustainable developments through research and knowledge valorisation.

Applied research groups

Together with partners, applied research groups contribute to innovative and sustainable developments through research and knowledge valorisation.

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Vital Agro-landscapes

The Applied Research Group Vital Agro-landscapes works on achieving a sustainable balance between agriculture, nature and socio-economic development.

Coastal & Marine Systems

Researchers and Coastal and Marine Management students help solve real-world issues around coral reefs and Wadden. For and in collaboration with stakeholders.

Water and Nature

Animal & Environment

Research on animal husbandry and ecosystems and a nature-inclusive agricultural sector.

Animals

Inclusive Nature Conservation

The applied research group Inclusive Nature Conservation conducts practice-oriented research on the sustainable use, conservation and restoration of nature.

Developing a sustainable living environmentWater and NatureClimate and Environment

Protein Transition

Research on micro-organisms for a healthy soil and vital crops with good nutritional value and taste.

Green BusinessLaboratory SciencesFood and Agribusiness

Sustainable Forestry Management

The applied research group Sustainable Forest Management conducts research into the conservation and restoration of forests, and the optimisation of their ecosystem services.

Climate and Environment

Biodiversity in Rural Areas

Research into a broader approach to increase biodiversity, with meadow birds and bees, in rural areas.

Water and Nature

Sustainable Water Systems in the Environment and Planning Act

Applied research group collaborating with the Water Board Vallei and Veluwe that gives an impetus to the implementation of the Environment Act from water perspective, through training and research.

Water and Nature

Sustainable Water Systems

Practice-oriented research into securing sufficient clean freshwater for drinking water, nature, agriculture, recreation and industry. By developing practice-oriented knowledge, concepts and tools.

Water and Nature

Nature Based River Management

Practice-oriented research revolving around the transition tasks of climate change and sustainable management of rivers and streams.

Green BusinessLaboratory SciencesWater and Nature

Healthy Food & Nutrition

Research into new trends and innovative concepts for healthy eating and translating these into VHL courses.

Laboratory SciencesFood and Agribusiness

Regional transitions towards circular agriculture

Research in Living Labs into a revolutionary change in agriculture. One that embraces a circular agriculture and economy.

Green BusinessFood and Agribusiness

Sustainable Dairy and Food Processing

Strengthening sustainable food and dairy expertise within education and research in the Netherlands: quality, efficiency and sustainability.

Laboratory SciencesFood and Agribusiness

Climate Smart Dairy Value Chains

Research into how chain cooperation can both technically and organisationally contribute to climate-responsible dairy farming.

Green BusinessLaboratory SciencesFood and Agribusiness

Sustainable Soil Management

Sustainable Soil Management develops knowledge and expertise on sustainable soil management and its ecosystem services.

Green BusinessLaboratory SciencesClimate and Environment

Management of Forested Landscapes

Research on re-greening the landscape by developing climate-smart ecosystem management in deltas and supply systems.

Green BusinessClimate and Environment

Communication, Participation & Social-Ecological Learning (CoPSEL)

Research into the processes of communication, participation, and social-ecological learning in regional, national, and international transitions.

Green BusinessClimate and Environment

Sustainable Equestrianism

The applied research group Sustainable Equestrianism helps to improve our understanding of the transition to a sustainable and future-proof equine sector.

Green BusinessAnimals