News in Life Sciences

A clean affair: Merry Christmas from the Faculty of Life Sciences

In the common room of the Faculty of Life Sciences, tradition meets empiricism: Why this year's Christmas tree bears a washing machine and what it tells us about the future of hygiene. Read more.

Benin Excursion: Between Lecture Hall and Kingdom

5,000 kilometres lie between the cool lecture halls in Kleve and the tropical heat of Cotonou. For 23 students from Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, this distance became a journey into a new reality: for twelve days, they swapped theory for practice, visited modern textile factories and traditional royal courts – and experienced what happens when you not only study development, but feel it. Read more.

Fifteen Years Rooted and Growing: Sustainable Agriculture Alumni Reunion

On October 30th, the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Sustainable Food Systems Research Center hosted a 15th Anniversary Alumni Party for the Sustainable Agriculture program, an evening that underscored the program’s international footprint and cohesive community. Read more.

Health as a factor for success in business

Health as the basis for productivity and innovation: Students enrolled in the Master's programme in Health Sciences and Management at the Faculty of Life Sciences at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences gained comprehensive insights into current trends and innovations in occupational safety, health promotion and occupational health management (OHM) at the A+A trade fair in Düsseldorf.

The HSRW in Lyon: Where rubbish bins sing and ideas shine

From 13 to 17 October, 21 students from six countries, including a delegation from the Faculty of Life Sciences at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, explored the city as a laboratory for sustainable behaviour – accompanied by lecturers from UCLy/ESQESE and in cooperation with the ONLYLYON tourism brand. The task: to design concrete, easily implementable ‘green nudges’ for more responsible urban and city tourism.

Das Labor und die Wirklichkeit

Der Geruch von Ethanol liegt in der Luft, die Gelbox summt, eine Pipette klickt. Auf dem Tisch: ein unscheinbares Butterbrot, ordentlich in Papier geschlagen. Beweisstück A. Daneben läuft auf dem Thermocycler der Countdown. An der Fakultät Life Sciences in Kleve, an einem sonnigen Morgen Anfang November, lernt eine Oberstufe beim MINT-Festival an der Fakultät Life Sciences, was es heißt, dem Unsichtbaren eine Form zu geben. Organisiert und finanziert wurden die Workshops vom zdi-zentrum Kreis Kleve cleverMINT. Die zdi-Finanzierung stammt vom Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen und der Agentur für Arbeit. Weiterlesen.

Experiencing addiction prevention in practice: Master's students combine theory with practice and go climbing

The topic of addiction prevention is an integral part of health promotion and is therefore also an important topic in the Master's programme in Health Sciences and Management. Students learn how prevention strategies can be applied in practice, not only in theory but also in practice. Read more.

Compass instead of complexity – guiding criteria for healthy working

How healthy is a company really – and where is there room for improvement? Students on the Master's programme in Health Sciences and Management addressed this key question in a practical research project. Read more.

The drop of truth in cooking oil

Kilian Visser has developed a highly innovative method for his master's thesis in the Food Science degree programme that can be used to quickly and precisely detect adulteration in vegetable edible oils. For this work, which can make a decisive contribution to consumer protection, the young scientist has now been honoured with the Heinrich Stockmeyer Foundation's Young Scientist Award 2025. His research combines Raman spectroscopy with machine learning and enables the authentication of adulterated olive oil with impressive accuracy. The method has the potential to improve quality control in the food industry and official food monitoring. Read more.

Congratulations!

Almost 120 graduates of the Faculties Life Sciences and Technology and Bionics received their certificates during the traditional graduation ceremony.

Prof. Dr. William Megill and Prof. Dr. Peter Simon hosted the ceremony and welcomed 600 guests - some of them couldn't even find a place in the completely filled Audimax but had the option to watch a live stream of the event in another room. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Kisters, Vice President for Research, Transfer and Innovation congratulated the former students on behalf of the presidium. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kai Masuch (faculty of Technology and Bionics) and Prof. Dr. Peter Scholz (Dean of the faculty of Life Sciences) encouraged them to stay in contact with their former university. Read more.

From theory to practice: 'Green Nudge' - insights into the Erasmus project of the "Quality, Environment, Safety and Hygiene" degree programme.

five students posing in front a university building of the Catholic University of Lyon. They seem to be in a relaxed and happy mood, possibly students or visitors to the campus. The building features a modern glass facade, which allows for a clear view of the interior from the outside. The architecture suggests a contemporary design, with the use of transparent materials to perhaps signify openness and enlightenment, values often associated with educational institutions

As part of the Erasmus project 'Green Nudge' at the Université Catholique de Lyon, 19 international students developed innovative approaches to promote sustainable lifestyles. The initiative brought together students from the 'Quality, Environment, Safety and Hygiene' course with students of psychology, sociology and environmental sciences to subtly promote environmentally friendly behaviour. More

Sustainability at the interface of environmental protection and the cosmetics industry: Insights into research at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

On 21 November 2023, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, with the support of the Faculty of Life Sciences, is organising an event entitled "What do walnut forests in Kyrgyzstan have to do with cosmetics manufacturers in the Lower Rhine region?", in which experts such as Professor Dr Dirk Bockmühl, Dr Jannike van Bruggen, Robert Beinio and Philip Schierning will discuss the use of walnut shells as a substitute for microplastics in skin cosmetics. The aim is to develop sustainable solutions that both protect the environment and offer new economic opportunities, in line with the EU ban on microplastics in cosmetic products. More

Education as the key to sustainable occupational safety: Prof. Dr. Schumacher's contribution at the A+A International Congress

At the A+A Congress in Düsseldorf, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf Schumachers presented the "Quality, Environment, Safety and Hygiene, B. Sc." degree programme, which aims to meet the need for qualified specialists in the global market and emphasises sustainability principles. The event, organised by ENETOSH and OSHAfrica, focused on the training of occupational health and safety professionals. Experts discussed the integration of sustainable development goals into higher education programmes to prepare future professionals for improving working conditions and sustainable development. More

Geehrt: Hochschulpreisträger 2023

Im November 2023 wurde zum zehnten Mal der Hochschulpreis der Wirtschaftsförderung Kreis Kleve GmbH verliehen. In diesem Jahr wurden Kooperationen von Unternehmen mit den Fakultäten Life Sciences sowie Technologie und Bionik ausgezeichnet. Weiterlesen

New Semester, Proven Programme: 10 years of Master Food Science at the Faculty of Life Sciences!

As students prepare to begin their studies at our faculty, we would like to provide some insight into how the journey can continue after graduation. On 23 June 2023, a special event marked the path of many students: the 10th anniversary of the Master's degree programme in Food Science. More

Future Health - Experiencing public health care firsthand

Deepen your theoretical knowledge and gain practical experience: Students of the Master's program "Health Sciences and Management" at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences recently had the opportunity to visit important institutions in the health sector in Berlin and gain valuable insights into current topics and career opportunities. Read more.

Agrartechnik: VDI verleiht Max-Eyth-Nachwuchsförderungspreis 2023 an Studentin der Fakultät Life Sciences

Der VDI-Fachbereich Max-Eyth-Gesellschaft Agrartechnik (VDI-MEG) veranstaltete in diesem Jahr seine Nachwuchsförderungstagung am 16. Juni in Spelle (Emsland). Dort war der Landtechnikhersteller Krone ein hervorragender Gastgeber für die Veranstaltung. Etwa 50 Studierende konnten sich beim Betriebsrundgang und während der Vorträge von jungen Führungskräften über den Einstieg ins Berufsleben informieren. Mehr

Kreative Schreibexpedition durch die Lehr- und Schaugärten und das Tropenhaus der HSRW Kleve

Im Herbst 2022 waren sie schon einmal mit Stift und Papier in Tropenhaus, Lehr- und Schaugärten, im Frühling wollten sie wiederkommen. Jetzt lösten die Studierenden aus der Kreativen Schreibwerkstatt zusammen mit Dozentin Renate Schmitz-Gebel ihr Versprechen ein:  Am 3. Juni 2023 konnte Sandra Neumann die schreibfreudige Gruppe bei wolkenlosem Himmel begrüßen und ihr viele spannende Informationen zu einzelnen Pflanzen, Tieren und Forschungsvorhaben geben.

Dabei kamen Wörter wie Wunderbeere, Scheinstamm, Tellerkraut, Bogenhanf, Bittergurke, Touch-me-not-Plant, Bienenfreund, Duftpfad oder Sandarium zur Sprache, die sofort in den Köpfen zu sprießen begannen und Samen für Geschichten legten.

Nach dieser gelungenen Einführung schrieben die Studierenden mit ihren Stiften los. Sie ließen sich vom überbordenden Wachstum in dieser Jahreszeit inspirieren, erfanden Biografien zu einzelnen Gewächsen und brachten Pflanzen-Beschreibungen in kurze lyrische Formen. Mimose, Kakaopflanze und Avocado wurden poetische Rondelle gewidmet. 

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Abschluss!

Geschafft! Gemeinsam mit ihren Familien und Freunden feierten Mitte Juni 70 Absolvent*innen der Fakultäten Technologie und Bionik und Life Sciences den Abschluss ihres Studiums. Im gut besuchten Audimax der Hochschule erhielten sie ihre Urkunden und gute Wünsche mit auf ihren weiteren Lebensweg. Mehr.

Internationales Studierendenprojekt des Studiengangs Qualität, Umwelt, Sicherheit und Hygiene

Worauf achten Verbraucher*innen beim Kauf von Geflügel, Fleisch und Fisch? Welche „Makel“ werden akzeptiert, wie wichtig sind Haltungsformen bei Tieren und die Herkunft der Produkte? Mit diesen Fragen der Firmen Marel und Plukon Food Group in den Niederlanden wurden Studierende des Studiengangs Qualität, Umwelt, Sicherheit und Hygiene (QUSH) beauftragt. Weiterlesen