In general, students are satisfied or very satisfied with the teaching at Avans University of Applied Sciences. The inclusivity, the atmosphere of the student’s study programme and the expertise of the instructors remain significant assets. This emerges from the results of the National Student Survey 2023 (NSS). On virtually all topics Avans has a better rating than comparable universities of applied sciences.

Yesterday we received the sad news that our former President of the Executive Board Paul Rüpp has passed away at the age of 65, after a brief illness. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer at the end of 2022 and, once it was clear that treatment was unsuccessful, he made it known that he did not wish any further treatment.

By 2050, it is estimated that there will be up to 12,000 Mt of plastic waste in landfills and nature worldwide. Biochemical recycling offers a more sustainable solution, but it is often not affordable or viable for companies. The Centre of Expertise Biobased Economy (CoE BBE) and Ginko Bioworks are working together to make it possible.

Tomorrow, 28 February, and Thursday 2 March, a strike by regional public transport operators, means that fewer bus services will be available throughout the Netherlands.

We are all deeply moved by the consequences of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Although the scale of this disaster is barely imaginable, we are aware of the extent of the impact.