Avans University of Applied Sciences and 8 European partners are launching a large-scale research project focusing on the use of smart public lighting.

Elsevier has named Avans University of Applied Sciences the Netherlands' best university of applied sciences with a wide offering of programmes. This Dutch weekly published its 'Beste studies 2017' (Best study programmes 2017) survey today. Avans also topped the list last year.

According to students, Avans University of Applied Sciences is once again the top large university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. This was announced by the Keuzegids Hbo 2018 guide published today.

20 Avans students will take part in the 2016 Fujifilm Future Challenge. This initiative, which was officially launched recently, is a partnership between Fujifilm, Avans University of Applied Sciences and a number of other Dutch educational institutions.

Dr Jacomine Ravensbergen will become a member of the Executive Board of Avans University of Applied Sciences on 1 December.