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Rada Middelhoek during her fieldwork in Thailand.

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...

Every year, the world produces over 100 million tons of textiles, yet less than 1% of clothing is recycled into new garments.

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...

Ryan Netto, alumnus of the Pre-MSc and MSc in Sustainable Entrepreneurship at Campus Fryslân, while bungee jumping in Scheveningen

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. Source: Ravens-Way Wild Journeys.

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!

Marij Tolsma during Fryslandei in Brussels, on April 18th

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 at work

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...

Svennie Stephenson posing in Antarctica

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...

Robbert Lodewijks (on the left; CEO and co-founder of HULO) and Gillian van Loenhoud (on the right), student of the MSc in Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Business Officer at HULO, attending the SLUSH event in Helsinki

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...

Ludovica Daffini, third-year student of the BSc programme in Global Responsibility & Leadership

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...

Emilia Angova, an MSc graduate, currently working as a Partnership Associate at Datamaran

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...

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