Results for tag: sustainability
Rethinking Elephant Tourism in Thailand: Rada’s Thesis Journey
Date: | 09 September 2025 |
Author: | Rada Middelhoek |
Sustainable tourism is more than a buzzword: it is about balancing cultural preservation, environmental responsibility, and the well-being of local communities. In this post, Rada, a recent graduate of the MSc in Cultural Geography, track Sustainable...
Mapping Accessibility in Textile Collection: A Data Science & Society Field Project with Statistics Netherlands and TEXroad
Date: | 02 September 2025 |
Author: | Jeska Everhard & Faiza Omar Mohamed |
Does walking accessibility to textile collection bins affect usage rates in Dutch urban contexts? This is the question that second-year Data Science and Society students explored in collaboration with Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and TEXroad. Students...
Making the Most of Every Chance: Ryan’s Inspiring Rollercoaster Ride
Date: | 14 July 2025 |
Author: | Ryan Netto |
Curious about how to turn obstacles into opportunities? Wondering what it is like to study at Campus Fryslân, pursue a Pre-Master’s and a Master’s in Sustainable Entrepreneurship, or live in the Netherlands as a non-EU expat? Interested in learning how to...
Sky Islands: A Biodiversity Hotspot Under Threat
Date: | 09 June 2025 |
Author: | Ype Bakker |
Meet Ype Bakker, a soon-to-be student in our BSc Global Responsibility & Leadership programme. His story reflects our community’s spirit and takes you on a visual adventure through the Sky Islands. Click to dive in!
From Fryslân to Brussels: Sharing My Passion for Water at the European Parliament
Date: | 18 April 2025 |
Author: | Marij Tolsma |
A few weeks ago, I found myself walking through the grand halls of the European Parliament in Brussels — and honestly, it felt surreal. As a 20-year-old student from Fryslân, I never imagined I’d be part of such an event. But there I was, attending Fryslân...
Leander van der Wal: It Is Very Rewarding To Work On Topics That Have Societal And Environmental Impact
Date: | 03 April 2025 |
Leander is an alumnus of MSc. Sustainable Entrepreneurship and is currently working in the policy development of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture and Nature. In the interview, Leander shares insights into his work tasks, his typical workday routine, but...
The Most Extraordinary Journey of My Life So Far
Date: | 14 February 2025 |
Author: | Svenja Stephenson |
Hi everyone! My name is Svenja, and I’m a third-year Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL) student majoring in Ecology, Energy, and Climate at Campus Fryslân. This blog post is about what has undoubtedly been the most extraordinary journey of my life so...
Gillian van Loenhoud: Representing Sustainable Entrepreneurship at Europe’s Biggest Startup Event
Date: | 17 January 2025 |
Author: | Gillian van Loenhoud |
Studying in class is just one part of the journey; the world is full of learning opportunities, and it’s up to you to seize them. Take Gillian, for example. After several years in the business field, balancing a job at a startup on the side, and just three...
An Idea Worth Spreading: Ludovica’s TEDx Journey
Date: | 13 January 2025 |
Author: | Ludovica Daffini |
Ludovica, a student in the Global Responsibility and Leadership (GRL) programme, was inspired by Campus Fryslân’s focus on sustainability and wanted to share these ideas with a wider audience. After several attempts and by staying persistent, she was...
Expect the Unexpected: Coffee Chat with Emilia Angova
Date: | 06 January 2025 |
Author: | Erika Compatangelo |
Who says your educational and career journey has to be straightforward? Sometimes, the twists and turns lead you to a path that’s more fulfilling than you ever imagined. In this blog post, we follow Emilia Angova from Sofia, Bulgaria, through her journey...