Vives University of Applied Science

Research Centre

www.vives.be/en/researchRoeselare, Belgium

About

Vives delivers EQF level 5 and 6 education programmes and lifelong learning in a variety of domains (STEM, social sciences, education). The group BIO-TECH is strong in education, applied research and services in following domains: Smart farming, Iot, Robotics and Mechatronics, Hydrogen, Food Processing, Drone applications and Green Environment.

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FROM CULTURE TO FOOD, FOOD SYSTEMS & NUTRITION

1 - Agricultural systems transition3 - Sustainable water management in agricultural systems5 - Plant disease risks and prevention6 - Plant protection risk management9 - Innovative solutions for valorising crops in food/non-food production on-farm10 - Help to farmers to manage sustainable and efficient farming systems16 - Food systems and innovative optionsxx - R&I on plant selection

COMMUNITY & GOVERNANCE

1 - Relations between farmers, agri-food systems and stakeholders2 - Environmental services delivering3 - Enhancing the value of agriculture, the link with the rural community and community11 - Digital twin for farming, Forestry and rural areas

AREAS OF ACTIVITIES

Bioeconomy and biobsased solution/systems, Industrial biotechnologiesBiodiversity, natural ressourcesAgriculture, forestry and rural areas, Farming systemsFood systems, food and Nutrition

ENVIRONMENT & ZERO POLLUTION

2 - Effects on the environment of agricultural cultivation

VALUE CHAIN

Design / R&D / Engineering

HEALTHY, GREEN RURAL, COASTAL AND CITIES

3 - Innovative solutions for seaside and coastal citizens' groups4 - Urban co-design facilities for the transition of food systems

CIRCULAR ECONOMY & BIOECONOMY

6 - Circular and sustainable transition of SMEs8 - Demo and tools for circular cities & regions9 - Bio-based products and new market opportunitities

BIODIVERSITY & CLIMATE

9 - Pathways to enhance biodiversity11 - Help and rehabilitation of nature to preserve agricultural systems

Representatives

Micheline Verhaeghe

Senior Researcher

Vives University of Applied Science