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The Transformative Power of the Right Minor: My Geospatial Data Science Experience
In their third year, bachelor's students begin the academic year with a minor, which offers them the opportunity to personalise their curriculum and explore areas beyond their regular programme. Whether through internships, courses from other faculties,...
The Most Extraordinary Journey of My Life So Far
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...
Bargaining, Bending, Breaking Boundaries: CEST-LA-VIZ Conference Highlights
If someone asked you to fill the gap in the sentence "Data is...", what would your answer be? What is data, really, and what happens when data meets creativity, activism, and bold new ideas? The CEST-LA-VIZ conference in Utrecht on November 15, 2024, set...
Why Societal Perspectives on Data Science Matters More Than You Think
Data is everywhere. Literally everywhere. Look around you and try to grasp all of it: What could you measure? For example, how does temperature affect your mood? How would you measure that? How many people are on the bus? How many messages have you sent...
Gillian van Loenhoud: Representing Sustainable Entrepreneurship at Europe’s Biggest Startup Event
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
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...
Beyond Books: Climate Adaptation with the GCA
What do you get to experience as a student of the MSc track Climate Adaptation Governance? In this blog post, Gustavo Christofoletti, a Geography graduate and current CAG student, shares his perspective. He discusses his favorite subjects, his field visit...
Reimagining Tourism in a Global Classroom
In this blog post, Marie takes us through her journey a few months into her Master's in Sustainable Tourism & Society at the University of Groningen. In this post, she opens up about why she chose this path, what she's been learning, and how it's different...
Marij flies to Azerbaijan: My Journey to COP29
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. A dream come true for a Global Responsibility & Leadership student at University of Groningen, Campus Fryslan. As I packed my bags, excitement and...
From Savannah to Wetlands: Lessons from the Climate Adaptation Changemakers School
Imagine a room buzzing with ideas, where students, leaders, and experts from across the globe come together to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate adaptation. From October 14th to 18th, master’s students Titia Groenhof, Daniela...










