News in Life Sciences

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Graduates of the faculties of Life Sciences and Technology and Bionics celebrated the successfull end of their study times together in the Audimax.

Students from HSRW Life Sciences and the Catholic University of Lyon develop sustainable packaging for pet food

A collaboration between students from Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences and the Catholic University of Lyon (UCLY) has produced innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for Mera Tiernahrung, a leading pet food manufacturer. This project, facilitated by students from the Bioengineering, Sustainable Agriculture and Quality, Environment, Safety and Hygiene programmes, focused on developing environmentally friendly alternatives to Mera's current plastic-based storage of raw material samples and continues a tradition of successful international partnerships between the two institutions. Read more.

Life sciences with all senses - The research distillery in the focus of the Studium Generale

As part of Studium Generale 2024/25, the world of distillation will be the focus of an event at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences next Tuesday, 14 January 2025, at 6 pm. The research distillery of the Faculty of Life Sciences will open its doors in Lecture Hall 1 on the Kleve campus and provide insights into the interplay between traditional craftsmanship and modern research. Read more.

„Alleen 3“ pilot project: Students of the Faculty of Life Sciences plant trees for sustainable agriculture

It's a cold January day in the Klever Galleien, but the mood is anything but frosty. Students from the Faculty of Life Sciences are courageously grabbing a spade and planting young trees together with professors and staff from Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. The occasion: the launch of the ‘Alleen 3’ pilot project, which was initiated by the Agroforst Real Laboratory team of the university's TransRegINT project (Transformation of the Lower Rhine Region - Innovation, Sustainability, Participation) together with the city of Kleve and Haus Riswick. 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