Vives University of Applied Science
Research Centre
www.vives.be/en/researchRoeselare, BelgiumAbout
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.
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