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Today’s knowledge, tomorrow’s business We offer a variety of courses within the five themes: Plant, Animal, Sustainable Development, Food and Policy & Markets.
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Wageningen Academy
Today’s knowledge, tomorrow’s business
2 | Today’s knowledge, tomorrow’s business Wageningen Academy | 3
Wageningen Academy, the course portal of
Wageningen University and Research Centre,
is an important instrument to disclose our
scientific knowledge to professionals in
the field.
We believe it is important to share and spread our
knowledge. As a leading knowledge institute in
the domain of Healthy Food & Living Environment,
Wageningen UR does not only develop cutting-
edge knowledge, but also makes an effort to apply
our insights in practice anywhere in the world.
Wageningen Academy helps to make the
translation from science to practice.
National and international experts have already
found their way to Wageningen Academy and hear
about the newest scientific insights and their applica-
tions. I find it very inspiring to see the interaction
between the lecturers and the course participants.
Both gain new insights and leave full of new ideas.
In this brochure you will find what Wageningen
Academy can do for you and your organization.
Martin Kropff
Vice-President of the Executive
Board of Wageningen UR
Rector Magnificus
Wageningen Academy | 3
I proudly present Wageningen Academy,
the course portal of Wageningen UR.
We provide professionals from business
or the public domain with the latest
scientific insights in the domain of Healthy
Food & Living Environment.
Our courses and activities are an excellent
way to catch up with the latest knowledge,
developments and trends in your field of
expertise. We help you to deepen your
knowledge and offer you the opportunity
to exchange ideas and share experiences
with colleagues in your sector. In all our
activities we make a connection between
the knowledge from Wageningen UR and
your daily practice.
From the heart of our campus we bring
our motto ‘Today’s knowledge, tomorrow’s
business’ into practice. In this brochure
you will read what we can do for you.
Janine Luten
Managing Director of Wageningen Academy
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Wageningen Academy develops courses, trainings and knowledge events. The broad research field of Wageningen UR is divided into the following themes: Plant, Animal, Sustainable Environment, Food and Policy & Markets.
We focus our activities on higher educated professio-
nals working in business or for the (semi-) govern-
ment. We keep a close track on developments in the
different sectors and work closely together with the
scientists and lecturers at Wageningen UR. This helps
us making a connection between insights in science
and questions from the field. Your learning objective
is always the starting point. We adapt the learning
approach to your preferences.
Throughout the year we offer courses on the five
themes and courses that focus on personal develop-
ment. Besides the annual course programme we
also offer in company programmes and distance
learning modules. Furthermore, we organize Summer
Schools, knowledge events and seminars. So it does
not matter whether you are looking for in-depth
knowledge or prefer to improve certain competences.
We have a tailor-made solution for you.
Today’s knowledge for tomorrow’s practice
Wageningen Academy | 5Wageningen Academy | 5
Our strength Your development first
Your development is the first priority in all our activities.
We help you with our scientific knowledge. Using cases
and situations from your daily practice we make the
theory applicable. But we also offer competence cour-
ses such as project management, applied statistics and
working with networks. The interaction between the
course participants is an important element of our
activities. At the end of our courses you will not only
leave with new insights, but also with new contacts.
Theory into practice
We keep close track of the latest questions, trends and
developments in the markets of our areas of expertise
and continuously incorporate them in our course program-
mes. Scientific knowledge does not always provide the
solutions you need. It is our strength to make the trans-
lation from science to practice and offer you the insights
and tools that help you further. Wageningen Academy
develops all courses and activitities in close cooperation
with the lecturers of Wageningen UR and field experts.
Unique knowledge basis
Wageningen Academy discloses the unique knowledge
basis of Wageningen UR, a leading knowledge institution
in the field of agriculture, food and living environment.
Researchers and lecturers of Wageningen UR help crea-
ting the courses and transferring their knowledge to
the participants, who obtain knowledge out of first hand.
For some of our courses, and in case you have a specific
question or request, we call in lecturers from other
(international) knowledge institutes, companies or
well-established training firms.
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Our knowledge We offer a variety of courses within the five themes: Plant, Animal, Sustainable Development, Food and Policy & Markets.
An
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The Dutch arable and horticultural sector are
renowned worldwide for their innovative practi-
ces, especially in the areas of plant breeding and
sustainable production methods. Our courses in
plant breeding, intellectual property, crop protec-
tion and statistics for researchers help you to
keep informed of the latest international
developments in your field.
Pla
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With our courses in this theme we want to
contribute to healthy and productive animals
in a flourishing sector. We offer courses about
animal feed, animal health and reproduction,
often combined with topics like management
and housing. We also offer courses that deal
with the societal questions linked to animal
production.
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The food industry faces several big challenges in
which traceability, sustainability and safety are core
concepts. Our courses in the field of sensory sciences,
functional properties of ingredients, consumer
perception, allergy, authenticity, regulation and
food safety help you facing those challenges.
The Dutch agro and food sector is active on the
world market and has to deal with European and
international regulations, such as the Common
Agriculture Policy, WTO regulations and the Codex
Alimentarius. We offer courses that help you gain
insight in the policy context of the supply chain.
Examples are our courses on risk management,
WTO policy and the European policies for agriculture,
food and nature.
It is a complex task to shape our surroundings
in a sustainable way. Many actors have their own
(conflicting) interests. In our courses we deal
with the different stakes and discuss develop-
ments in policy and regulation. Examples of
course programmes are the biobased economy,
agricultural nature management, water manage-
ment, climate and spatial and environmental
planning.
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Open enrollment courses
During the year we organize many open enrollment
courses within the five different themes. You will find
these courses on our website. On the website you
will also find regular updates on our new activities.
In company
Quite often companies and organizations come
to us with a specific problem or request. In order
to accommodate them we develop and execute a
tailor made in company training. To this purpose
our lecturers and trainers will train the company or
group of colleagues at once. In company programmes
are developed in close cooperation with the client
to make sure relevant issues are being discussed
and relevant competences are being trained.
Master Course
Besides the in company trainings, it is also possible
to offer your customers or members a master course.
Feel free to contact us about the possibilities.
Professional competences
Besides the courses on a specific content, Wageningen
Academy offers a wide variety of trainings and work-
shops to strengthen your professional skills. Examples
are process and project management, stakeholder
management, networking skills, skills to facilitate
a workshop, writing skills, research skills and statistics.
The trainings are offered in company as well as open
enrollment trainings. Wageningen Academy will gladly
advise you on applying learned skills in your work.
Our offer
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Study visits and field trips
Upon request we organize company visits or excursions
in the field for both national and international groups
who come to visit Wageningen.
Distance learning modules
For professionals who would like to be trained in their
own pace and time, we offer distance learning modules.
Students in a distance learning module can have regular
contact with their lecturer via email. At the moment
we have distance learning modules in the field of plant
breeding, food safety, plant pathology and entomology.
Because of the developments in the field of distance
learning, the offer of courses will expand quickly.
Besides that, we gladly develop a tailor made course.
Summer School
Summer is often a quiet period. It is a perfect time to
invest in personal development and deepen your know-
ledge. Wageningen Academy organizes Summer Schools
for professionals as well as students. During a Summer
School, several lectures are given, as well as excursions
to companies. Well known examples of Summer Schools
are the Food Law Academy for professionals and the
Summer School Green Genetics for students. During
the latter students are introduced to the world of
plant breeding.
Knowledge events and business cases
Wageningen Academy organizes knowledge events about
trending topics. Examples are conferences and symposia
about current trends and innovative developments within
the themes Plant, Animal, Sustainable Environment, Food
and Policy & Markets. We also organize seminars during
which specific business cases are discussed.
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Wageningen UR, a worldwide concept
Wageningen UR is a worldwide renowned leader
in themes like sustainable agro chains, healthy
environment, careful water management, healthy
food and food safety. The scientific quality of
Wageningen UR is confirmed by its prominent
position in the international ranking and citation
indices. Wageningen UR is a strong brand and
we are proud to be a part of it. Wageningen
Academy is, just like Wageningen UR, interna-
tionally oriented. We often receive foreign
delegations that we develop tailor made
programmes for. We are planning on offering
more and more courses in English in the
Netherlands as well as in other countries.
Advisory Board
Delivering top quality is our main priority. That is
why Wageningen Academy has its own Advisory
Board. The Advisory Board advises us about
trends and developments in our domain and
gives us an extra connection with the field on
a strategic level. The members of the Advisory
Board are working in business and for the public
domain, and are all active in the domain of
Healthy Food & Living Environment. You will
find the members of the Advisory Board at
www.wageningenacademy.nl/raadvanadvies
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Sign up and stay informed
Please visit www.wageningenacademy.nl/en
for more information about our organization and
activities. You can also subscribe to our monthly
digital newsletter, become a member of our
LinkedIn Group or follow us on Twitter. Of course
you can contact us by telephone or by e-mail
for more information: +31 (0) 317-484093,