Research projects
In collaboration with partners, VHL conducts research on issues important to entrepreneurs, governments and civil society organisations.
In collaboration with partners, VHL conducts research on issues important to entrepreneurs, governments and civil society organisations.
In collaboration with partners, VHL conducts research on issues important to entrepreneurs, governments and civil society organisations.
Healthy soil is the foundation of our food system, a prerequisite for clean water, important for biodiversity and contributes to resilience in times of climate change.
Climate change is making the sandy regions in East Friesland increasingly vulnerable to drought. We are working with farmers, water authorities and local collectives on an area-based approach to improve water retention and thereby reduce drought damage.
Research project aimed at restoring the important herbivorous sea urchin Diadema antillarum on Caribbean coral reefs
The ReefGrazers project is dedicated to restoring coral reefs in the Caribbean by strengthening the population of native algae grazers, while simultaneously supporting sustainable fishing practices.
An artificial alternative to animal testing.
Measuring the reducing effect of the nitrogen cracker.
A field lab for a sustainable future in dairy production.
Less dependence on chemicals and labour, more space for and connection with ecology.
In this project, we are conducting pioneering research on the relationship between the soil microbiome, nutrients in grassland, and the milk composition of dairy farmers in Friesland.
Steering soil microbiomes for better crop quality - the holy grail to improve human health
Development of the serious game Around the Table, about sustainable business succession in the agricultural sector.
Eye tracking technology to provide an objective and detailed analysis of how riders visually interact with their horses during performances.
Research into whether dredging sludge is suitable for developing green, strong and biodiverse dike revetment.
Small Rivers for Climate examines the potential of nature-based management of a the Linge, the Overijssel Vecht and the Lauwers for climate adaptation.
In this project, we look for critical success factors for the earning power of circular agriculture and calculate their impact on the business model.
Project working with local dairy farmers, businesses, and nature organisations to find solutions for dehydration and salinisation on Terschelling.
Research into the effect on yield, forage value, soil, insect supply for meadow birds and introduction of herb-rich grassland on dairy farms.
Research into measures that reduce emissions of methane and ammonia, and understanding the transfer to each other (positive for methane and negative for ammonia, or vice versa).
In the Arnhem neighbourhood of Klarendal, students from Management of the Living Environment are drawing up a neighbourhood green agenda in consultation with residents.
On the Wadden Islands of Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog, there is a desire to locally process milk into dairy products such as cheese.
Fish for Connection is an ecological-economic project to improve water quality and fish ecology as well as to boost the sport fishing economy.
Fish ecological study on how migratory fish can better migrate to streams in Drenthe, the Wadden Sea and the polder behind Ezumazijl, among others.
The aim of the project is to develop at least eight new products based on partners' residual streams.
Gaining knowledge on the accessibility of Súd Ie for eels and three-spined sticklebacks. For advice on sustainable management and utilisation of these areas.
This project will develop a more robust water management design for sandy soils in eastern Fryslân that will make both agriculture and nature more climate-resilient.
Participatory research project around climate risks, biodiversity and economic vitality of business parks. It identifies bottlenecks and opportunities for action and cooperation.
Management of existing green can greatly contribute to climate adaptation objectives of governments.
This four-year project aims to use modern techniques to contribute fundamental and practical animal knowledge to a current international wildlife management problem.
Encouraging a knowledge-based civil society that creates and exploits results from high-quality research and innovation.
Provenance determination of PAHs in herbs is a research project of the associate professorship Safety in the Food Chain.
This project is carried out at the EnvironmentLAB of Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences. Arnhem is competing against Nijmegen at the NC Tile Twisting
Research into the usage and effectiveness of alternatives to chemical control of tuber cyperus, such as electro-physical technology.
Research project into alternative materials to make marine infrastructure more sustainable while enriching underwater wildlife.
'Sustainable and healthy beverages' is an investigation into the potential of fibre-protein interactions. And increasing their applicability in food by developing drinks with high nutritional value.
Project to form an integrated overview of labels, measurement methods and sustainability criteria for sustainably produced meat and consumers' wishes.
Research project seeking to answer the question 'Where will we put the new forest and how will we manage it in these rapidly changing times?' The project consists of two sub-projects, Vital Forest and Versatile Forest.
Research project that provides municipalities, water boards and other stakeholders with a rational basis for making integral choices regarding water systems in new construction projects.
Project to design a business plan for a neighbourhood business to get residents working in their own neighbourhood. Commissioned by housing corporation Staedion, municipality of The Hague and work-study companies.
Research into the contribution of Bokashi to soil organic matter build-up, soil biology development, nutrient availability and crop production.
Process optimisation to improve nutritional value of milk powder is a research project of the Dairy Process Technology lectorate.
Structural reduction of food losses and improvement of food quality in Kenya's avocado and dairy chains.
Research project aimed at restoring the important herbivorous sea urchin Diadema antillarum on Caribbean coral reefs
Development of a practically applicable methodology for 'citizen participation in climate adaptation'. Implemented in five cities, including Leeuwarden.
Increasing knowledge about the sustainability of peatlands to help slow down or halt the disappearance of peat and the release of CO2.
This project investigates business models of dairy chain actors and supporting parties to identify opportunities for scaling up climate-smart good practices.
The AROSSTA project brings the possibility of effectively restoring coral reef ecosystems a major step closer.
In this BioDiverseMilk research, existing and new knowledge about herbs and the utilisation of bioactive components is collected and disseminated.
Research into the factors explaining the variation in herb-rich grassland
Translation of new developments from meadow bird research into practice
The ambition is to make Dairy Campus Leeuwarden the international Centre of Excellence for and by the entire Dutch dairy sector.
