Research Digest: Harnessing the Power of Diversity in Student Group Work - Challenges, Opportunities, and Reflections
Can diversity in university classrooms be the key to solving real-world challenges? Weiwei, a recent PhD graduate from Campus Fryslân, explores how interdisciplinary and intercultural group work can unlock creativity and innovation, when guided effectively...
Gillian van Loenhoud: Representing Sustainable Entrepreneurship at Europe’s Biggest Startup Event
Studying in class is just one part of the journey; the world is full of learning opportunities, and it’s up to you to seize them. Take Gillian, for example. After several years in the business field, balancing a job at a startup on the side, and just three...
An Idea Worth Spreading: Ludovica’s TEDx Journey
Ludovica, a student in the Global Responsibility and Leadership (GRL) programme, was inspired by Campus Fryslân’s focus on sustainability and wanted to share these ideas with a wider audience. After several attempts and by staying persistent, she was...
Expect the Unexpected: Coffee Chat with Emilia Angova
Who says your educational and career journey has to be straightforward? Sometimes, the twists and turns lead you to a path that’s more fulfilling than you ever imagined. In this blog post, we follow Emilia Angova from Sofia, Bulgaria, through her journey...
Beyond Books: Climate Adaptation with the GCA
What do you get to experience as a student of the MSc track Climate Adaptation Governance? In this blog post, Gustavo Christofoletti, a Geography graduate and current CAG student, shares his perspective. He discusses his favorite subjects, his field visit...
Reimagining Tourism in a Global Classroom
In this blog post, Marie takes us through her journey a few months into her Master's in Sustainable Tourism & Society at the University of Groningen. In this post, she opens up about why she chose this path, what she's been learning, and how it's different...
Marij flies to Azerbaijan: My Journey to COP29
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. A dream come true for a Global Responsibility & Leadership student at University of Groningen, Campus Fryslan. As I packed my bags, excitement and...
From Savannah to Wetlands: Lessons from the Climate Adaptation Changemakers School
Imagine a room buzzing with ideas, where students, leaders, and experts from across the globe come together to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate adaptation. From October 14th to 18th, master’s students Titia Groenhof, Daniela...
Beyond Numbers: Why Data Science Needs Interdisciplinary Thinking
Hi there, I’m Maya! Two years ago, I graduated with a BSc. in Global Responsibility and Leadership from Campus Fryslân, and now, I'm pursuing a Master’s in Earth Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. During my bachelor’s, I developed a strong interest...
Esmée’s Blueprint for a Greener Future: The Sustainable Superstore
In this blog post, Esmée takes us through her journey from studying at Campus Fryslân to launching The Sustainable Superstore, a platform that’s all about making eco-friendly and socially sustainable shopping easier. She opens up about how her passion for...










