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Wageningen University Opens Three Permanent Outdoor Classrooms Next Week
Wageningen, Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
Wageningen University becomes the Netherlands’ first university to establish extensive outdoor learning infrastructure when it officially opens three permanent outdoor classrooms on April 7th. The initiative demonstrates how nature-based education reduces student stress and stimulates curiosity while connecting agricultural and life sciences students directly with their study environment. Following the launch during National Outdoor Learning Day, faculty can reserve these locations year-round through the university’s standard scheduling system, marking a significant shift toward experiential learning in Dutch higher education.
Netherlands Introduces Doctoral Degrees for Applied Sciences Universities
The Hague, Monday, 30 March 2026.
Dutch students will soon earn doctoral degrees at universities of applied sciences, marking a historic shift in higher education. The government introduces two new programs: Professional Doctorate (PD) for practice-oriented research and Engineering Doctorate (EngD) for technological design, both launching in 2027-2028 academic year.