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Laura Claret Fernández turns inferior tomatoes into something edible

Is it possible to still make something of the worst of the worst tomatoes? Over the past few years, Laura Claret Fernández from HAN BioCentre led a project that set out to answer that question. The outcome took her by surprise.

Julian Droog
Laura Claret Fernandez van HAN BioCentre met onderzoek naar kunstleer
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Latvian students find each other in Chemistry and in Nijmegen

This summer, Latvian student Dariuss Ignatavics (21) persuaded his compatriot Amelija Senkane (19) to start studying Chemistry at ATBC as well. Together, they share their thoughts on the program, their choices, and life as international students.

Julian Droog
Dariuss en Amelija, beide uit Letland, studeren Chemistry aan de HAN
Natural Sciences

The green gold that solves 4 environmental problems

A dreamer who loves working with his hands – that's how 22-year-old Bas Emaus describes himself. At HAN, he is currently completing his bachelor degree in Life Sciences. His biggest dream: contribute to solving major environmental challenges.

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Bas Emaus, student HAN, onderzoekt hoe algen water kunnen zuiveren
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Life Sciences student Bernardo takes his time to explore California: 'You really need a car here'

Three years ago, Portuguese student Bernardo Luís came to HAN to study Life Sciences. Wanting to travel as much as possible, he decided to cross the Atlantic for an internship in Irvine, California. “I want to learn about the different scientific approaches used around the world.”

Pim Muller
Chemistrystudent Bernardo Passos Ramos loopt stage in Californië
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The role of class representative comes naturally to Stas Shchedrovitskaya: ‘The school listens to us’

First year Life Sciences student ‘Stas’ Shchedrovitskaya is class representative. A role which fits her perfectly. The energetic, hypersocial Latvian already feels completely at home in Nijmegen. “I like to just go out and see what I encounter.”

Pim Muller
Life Sciences-student Nastya Shchedrovitskaya is klassenvertegenwoordiger voor ATBC
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Colorful statues, fireworks and long days in the lab: Zheliana’s first weeks as an intern in Valencia

From a small town in Bulgaria, Zheliana Radilova came to the Netherlands to study Life Sciences at the HAN. The lab skills she gained in the previous years come in handy at her new internship in Spain. “I notice I have an advantage compared to academic university students.”

Pim Muller
Life Sciences-student Zheliana Radilova loopt stage in Barcelona
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Lauren went from exchange student to PhD in Australia’s sunshine state: ‘I love the outdoor lifestyle here’

Lauren Geurds went on exchange to Australia for the graduation internship of her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at HAN. 6 years later she finished her PhD, found a prestigious new job, and feels fully integrated Down under.

Pim Muller
ATBC-student Lauren Geurds liep stage in Australië, haalde er haar PhD en woont daar inmiddels
Natural Sciences

Jan is vice-president of the School Council: ‘A very rewarding job’

Did you know that our school offers a part-time job in which you represent your fellow students, have a say in the school’s affairs and which also is a great addition to your resume? The School Council is looking for a new member, and its vice-president Jan Novoselec is happy to inform you about it.

Pim Muller
Chemistrystudent Jan Novoselec is vice-voorzitter van de Academieraad
Natural Sciences

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.

Pim Muller
Deeltijd masterstudent Obada Zaidany
Natural 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.

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Elena Krivosheeva, headerfoto