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Obada went from Syria to the Netherlands and from Linguistics to Biotechnology: ‘I’m very focused on my career’
The Erasmus Mundus exchange programme brought Obada Zaidany to the Netherlands. But his master’s degree in Linguistics didn’t provide him with enough job opportunities. His turn to a different approach paid off, as he is currently working fulltime as an R&D technician for Intravacc, while studying for his master’s degree in Molecular Life Sciences.
Russian Elena combines master's degree in Molecular Life Sciences with an internship at Enzyre
Elena Krivosheeva from Russia combines her study at HAN University of Applied Sciences with a job at Enzyre, situated at the Novio Campus in Nijmegen.
HAN starts a unique joint degree in life sciences with Dundee University
HAN and the University of Dundee School of Life Sciences have been collaborating for a long time now. Yet, what internationalisation coordinator Remko Bosch and Professor David Coates have been stirring up in the past years, is particularly interesting. Coming academic year, the new and highly ambitious Joint Degree in Biomolecular Sciences will start for a select group of students.
Finnish and Dutch students work together on sustainability challenges in 'Biobased Battle': 'Fuelling entrepreneurial spirit'
Let students from minors such as Circular Economy, Biobased Innovations and Agronomy come up with solutions to sustainability challenges together and see what happens. That is the idea of the 'Biobased Battle'. Last week, 142 students from Dutch and Finnish universities of applied sciences worked on three interesting challenges. "Even better than recycling, is prevention."
HAN University moves in with Connectr with a clear vision for the future
HAN University of Applied Sciences moved into Connectr Energy Innovation on 1 February 2024, where they will work together on energy transition. With what vision?
Exchange coordinator Kelly enjoys being part of students’ journeys: ‘They gain so much self-confidence’
If you are planning to go abroad, the HAN has exchange coordinators to help you on your way. Like Kelly Vellinga-Chan at the School of Applied Biosciences and Chemistry. From both professional and personal experience, Kelly knows how much you can learn from an experience abroad.
Coordinator Lily Gustini of the science talent program: 'I'm always amazed by what students come up with'
If you are a student starting your 2nd year in September 2024 and you are interested in the field of analytical chemistry, then the Analytical Science Talent Program might be just the thing for you. Coordinator Liliana Gustini and education director Peter Schoenmakers look forward to welcoming another group of motivated students.
Dávid dreams of curing his own disease: ‘I’ve experienced what medicine can do’
Dávid Duda is currently in Nijmegen for his exchange semester, as the first student of one of HAN’s most recent partner institutes: the IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems. Dávid’s semester in Nijmegen marks another step in the pursuit of his dreams of becoming a scientist, and aiding towards the treatment of incurable diseases. Like the one he was diagnosed with himself.
Quality cappuccino’s, lots of tiramisu and the support of a departed friend: Elske’s experience in Milan will forever be a special memory
Life Sciences student Elske Christiaanse found an ideal internship at the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research in Milan. But the initial excitement about her adventure in the fashion capital of the world suddenly took a turn, when she received terrible news.
Prestigious EFMD Accreditation for HAN International School of Business
HAN's bachelor program in International Business program has been granted EFMD accreditation for 5 years, joining a prestigious community of globally recognized business education institutions. This accreditation underscores our commitment of providing excellent education in international business.