About
Thomas More University of Applied Sciences (TM), established in 2012, is the largest university of applied sciences in Flanders, Belgium, with a community of 22,000 students and 2,200 staff.
Engaging in practice-oriented scientific research, TM stimulates innovation in companies, organisations, and society at large. In 9 centres of expertise, more than 250 researchers apply their expertise, practical knowledge, and experience to develop scientifically based innovative products and services in the areas Sustainable Biomass and Chemistry, Budget and Financial Well-being, Sustainable Business and Digital Innovation, Energy, Education and Learning, Design and Technology and Care and Well-being. They offer their knowledge, top-quality infrastructure, and living labs to practitioners, creating sustainable and useful solutions for major and current societal challenges. In this way,
TM acts as a catalyst for regional development. The university is committed to greater diversity and inclusion at all levels and has been awarded the UN SDG Pioneer certificate. TM is a member of the KU Leuven Association and coordinator of the HEROES European University Alliance.
Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors
1 Novel circular business models to enable the just transition to a sustainable and circular economy2 Improving ecodesign of products and development of testing methods for products prioritised under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation5 Consumption patterns and environmental awareness as enablers of transition to circular economy7 Demonstration, deployment and upscaling of circular systemic solutions in cities and regions (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative)16 Open Topic: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and circular transformation of SMEs
Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption
4 Enhancing plant protein production to bolster the resilience of agricultural systems and EU self-sufficiency in plant protein used as feed13 Raising citizen awareness on alternative proteins derived from biotechnology14 Nutrients produced by microbes utilising primarily CO2 from the air, with the support of biotechnology15 Additional activities of the European partnership on sustainable food systems for people, planet and climate17 Nutrition in emergency situations - Ready to-use Supplementary Food (RUSF) and Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food20 Making food systems more resilient to food safety risks through the deployment of technological solutions21 Research and innovation for food waste prevention and reduction at household level through measurement, monitoring and new technologies22 Developing agroecology living labs and lighthouses for climate action under the Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) partnership
Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities
4 Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation
Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal
14 Preparing farmers, their workforce and advisors to the future of agriculture by providing the relevant knowledge, skills and competences at the right time and place