Greenwise Campus is hét netwerk voor kennisontwikkeling, innovatie en ondernemerschap. Hier bundelen bedrijven, onderwijsorganisaties en overheden de krachten. Wij werken samen aan groene en slimme oplossingen voor vandaag en morgen.

Hier werken wij aan het plastic van de toekomst.

Circulaire Plastics

Van fossiele naar hernieuwbare bronnen.

Energie

Slimme Maak-industrie

Welzijn, Zorg & Technologie

Greenwise Campus

Afgelopen maandag stond in het teken van zorgtechnologie bij Greenwise Campus! Samen met zorgprofessionals en ondernemers hebben we onder leiding van Lieke Brons (practor Zorg&Technologie) en Job van 't Veer (lector Digitale Innovatie in Zorg&Welzijn) gesproken over de rol van onderzoek en onderwijs in de zorg- en welzijnssector in relatie tot de vragen die spelen in het werkveld.

Tijdens de bijeenkomst is verkend hoe Greenwise Campus binnen Zuid-Oost Drenthe een rol kan spelen met een sterke nadruk op samenwerking met initiatieven zoals TZA Drenthe - Groningen (Technologie & Zorg Academie) en Anders Werken in de Zorg-Drenthe.

Afgelopen maandag stond in het teken van zorgtechnologie bij Greenwise Campus! Samen met zorgprofessionals en ondernemers hebben we onder leiding van Lieke Brons (practor Zorg&Technologie) en Job van 't Veer (lector Digitale Innovatie in Zorg&Welzijn) gesproken over de rol van onderzoek en onderwijs in de zorg- en welzijnssector in relatie tot de vragen die spelen in het werkveld. .

De adaptie van zorgtechnologie

‘Rising Star’ Vincent Voet pleased with the acknowledgement: “But it sometimes feels uncomfortable” 
One of the most promising scientists of this time hails from Haren. At the end of last year, Vincent Voet (35) is was heralded by scientific magazine ACS Materials as a ‘Rising Star’. A rare acknowledgement indeed

<a href="https://www.rtvnoord.nl/video/994543/rising-star-vincent-voet-blij-met-erkenning-maar-voelt-soms-wat-ongemakkelijk">Read the article here</a>

‘Rising Star’ Vincent Voet pleased with the acknowledgement: “But it sometimes feels uncomfortable”

Vincent Voet pleased with the acknowledgement

The little cars were purchased for the first acquaintance with students with the sustainable energy carrier. Just like in the industrial sector, mobility, and in housing construction, green hydrogen is also rising to the forefront in technical education. Here, an important role is reserved for Drenthe College. For its MBO programme in the Netherlands, the College is developing a new elective subject, ‘hydrogen and industry’.

<h3>‘All hydrogen technologies’</h3>

“It covers hydrogen technology from the electrolyzer (hydrogen factory, ed.) up to the filling point at the petrol station, or the connection to the house,” says Willem Hazenberg. He is a hydrogen expert at technical service provider Stork and Chairman, among others, of the Hydrogreenn northern network, involved in countless hydrogen projects, including the development of the hydrogen district in Hoogeveen. The Kropswold native has also been practor at Drenthe College for the past year and a half.

<h3>Professional practice</h3>

The practicum is a phenomenon that was introduced in the MBO programme a few years ago. It is compared to the professorship at a university and the lectorate at a HBO school, except that this variation in the MBO programme is entirely geared towards professional practice. The practitioner explores the developments in a certain discipline by way of research so that the lessons coincide with professional practice. This not only works to the advantage of students, but also the business community which thereby is able to welcome up-to-date, educated employees.

<h3>In full swing</h3>

This is all the more important now that the energy transition is in full swing. The northern ROCs (Regional Education and Training Centres) work together at the so-called Energy College to ensure there will be a sufficient number of technicians to carry it out. Liesbeth Horstmann, Project Manager Technology and Innovation at Drenthe College: “Here in Emmen, we are traditionally very focused on industry. It is quite prevalent in Emmen. That is why we said: “Why don't we start a ‘hydrogen and industry’ practicum?”

The idea also correlates to the hydrogen ambitions Emmen has. On the grounds of the former gas purification plant (GZI), a production, transport and storage hub for green hydrogen will be created which will serve the Getec chemistry cluster, among others. The Greenwise Campus Innovation Centre is also established at a former bus depot, where HBO, MBO and university students, together with the business community, can work on innovations for green chemistry, among others.

<h3>‘Together in one team’</h3>

Hazenberg: “This collaboration of students from various educational levels together in one team is very important. That's also how it works in practice.” The expectation is that green hydrogen will create tens of thousands of jobs for the Netherlands, the majority of which will be in the North. As an example, Hazenberg names Resate in Assen, that builds petrol stations, among others, for hydrogen cars. “Within seven years, they want to grow from 50 to 1000 employees,” says the practitioner.

For most of the job opportunities in hydrogen technology it applies that these still need to grow. It remains to be seen whether students with the acquired knowledge will immediately be able to start work after earning their degree. “That's the dilemma we are faced with today,” says Horstman. “But, all students who choose this elective, have also completed the general technical programme. And 99% of those students find work immediately after graduation.”

<h3>Lesson and study hours</h3>

With the textbook of well over 1000 pages that Hazenberg wrote, they expect to be able to fill roughly 80 lesson hours and 240 study hours. Besides focusing on the technology itself, it also covers the process, safety, inspection and maintenance. Hazenberg: “The student can therefore work very independently. That's what employers really want.” In addition to the elective that Drenthe College is developing, two more modules need to be created. The application of hydrogen in mobility is a priority of the automotive practicum of the Noordepoort ROC in Groningen which also Hazenberg collaborates on. Another ROC must develop lesson material for the elective that focuses on the applications in housing and buildings.

<h3>The first lessons</h3>

For all three of the programmes, an elective on basic knowledge of hydrogen must first be followed. Soon, the first instructors at nine ROCs and four HBO schools will receive their first training on teaching this basic module. “Perhaps the first lessons can already be given at the start of the next school year,” says Hazenberg. The practitioner: “It's only just the beginning. The intention is to also provide more in-depth modules for those students who have completed these electives. For these, inspection and maintenance methods of the systems will be featured centrally.”

In the practical classroom of Drenthe College in Emmen, there is a pile of boxes with toy cars. Interesting fact: they drive on hydrogen. 
Source: Dagblad van het Noorden newspaper, by John Geijp on 20 February 2023.

Dagblad van het Noorden (newspaper): ‘MBO introduces a hydrogen elective’

Polymer Chemistry Professor Katja Loos (1971) has received the distinction of being appointed Knight of the Order of the Dutch Lion. At the town hall, the University of Groningen scientist received the distinction from Mayor Koen Schuiling.

Polymer Chemistry Professor Katja Loos (1971) has received the distinction of being appointed Knight of the Order of the Dutch Lion. At the town hall, the University of Groningen scientist received the distinction from Mayor Koen Schuiling.

DvhN newspaper: Professor Katja Loos Ridder

Since last year, Universities, companies and government agencies have been able to come together on Greenwise Campus. Together, they are searching for ways to create a sustainable future and a vital region in the North. Among others, the focus is on circular plastics which offer the parties involved great opportunities.

Source: NoordZ, by Norma Riemersma on 27 February 2023, photographer André Weima.

Greenwise Campus is an initiative of NHL Stenden, Drenthe College, University of Groningen, Drenthe Province and the municipality of Emmen. Many activities are currently still taking place in the Southeast Drenthe region, but more often, the connection with other parties is sought in the Northern Netherlands. There is no physical location where we can meet yet, but the intention is to realise one in Emmen. Dr Engr. Ineke Ganzeveld and Engr. Bart Labrie are looking forward to it. Ineke Ganzeveld is the Circular Plastics programme leader of Greenwise Campus, Bart Labrie is the owner of H&P Moulding in Emmen, manufacturer of plastic injection moulded parts, and Chairman of SUSPACC, Sustainable Products and Chemicals Cluster. “We've made a start, but having a physical location will make incidental interactions between the parties possible, which creates a breeding ground for ideas,’ says Bart Labrie. “As partner of Dutch Techzone, I recently visited Finland and saw that the willingness to try things out and share your knowledge arises when a location and facilities are offered. That will certainly expedite matters in the field of circular plastics in our region.”

Trained people 
There are hundreds of types of plastics, which makes replacement with recyclable variants or bio-based plastics complicated. An alternative of comparable quality will have to be found for all those variants and possible applications, an alternative that can be economically recycled in a viable way and meets all the legal requirements. Ineke Ganzeveld: “We need trained people to do the research, but also for the applicability at companies and the actual production. We can only do that if universities, colleges and schools work together. At Greenwise Campus, we bundle those talents and bring them into contact with the business community. Particularly SMEs, which we have many of in the Northern Netherlands, have innovative capacity. They need people who can come up with solutions on their own, but also enlist other expertise when necessary. We are now educating those workers in close collaboration with the business community. They offer internships for students and their issues form input for the lessons.” Schools and universities are also collaborating more often. Judith Ogink, circular plastics researcher at NHL Stenden: “Our circular plastics and sustainable plastics lectorates in Emmen and Leeuwarden work closely together, and also with partners. Thanks to this, our research group has a good overview of the diversity of plastics and how to apply these in a circular fashion.” Greenwise Campus will also be providing further training for professionals from the business world as well as schooling for lateral entrants.

Broad perspective 
At H&P Moulding in Emmen, small and often complex plastic parts are produced by way of injection moulding. Owner Bart Labrie would like nothing more than to only use bio-based materials and recycled plastics but this is not yet possible. “A major part of the challenge lies in the laws and regulations regarding the use of raw materials. Recycled plastics are legally seen as waste that cannot just be used as raw material. We already have a great deal of technical knowledge, but we need a broad perspective which covers the entire chain: from the winning of biomass to recycling and from laws and regulations to waste collection. It's a long and windy road, but above all, we see many opportunities.”

Jan Volker, Director of Nedcam Solutions in Heerenveen, concurs: “As a producer of models and moulds for the composite industry, we have started a transition toward making our production process circular. With the help of the partnerships within the Greenwise platform, we can expedite the process. To complete the chain, however, some important steps still need to be made.”

According to the parties involved, the Northern Netherlands can play a lead role and become a vital region where people enjoy living and working. Guido Rink, alderman municipality of Emmen: “We are building on the strengths of the region and circular plastics are one of those strengths. Together with Chemport Europe, Greenwise Campus is committed to innovations, research, education and industrial activity. This is how we attract companies and talents to the region. The first moveable bridge made of biocomposite in the world is found in Emmen. As a municipality we not only have a facilitating role, but also a launching role.”

<a href="https://zakenn.nl/circulaire-plastics-bieden-volop-kansen">Circular plastics offer plenty of opportunities - ZakeNN</a>

Since last year, Universities, companies and government agencies have been able to come together on Greenwise Campus. Together, they are searching for ways to create a sustainable future and a vital region in the North. Among others, the focus is on circular plastics which offer the parties involved great opportunities.

NoordZ: ‘Circular plastics offer plenty of opportunities’

Education Minister Robert Dijkgraaf believes MBO schools, colleges and universities must work together more. But, how do you achieve that? In Emmen, they show you how.

Education Minister Robert Dijkgraaf believes MBO schools, colleges and universities must work together more. But, how do you achieve that? In Emmen, they show you how.

Trouw newspaper: ‘All education levels come together in this laboratory in Emmen’

With <a href="https://exactwatjezoekt.nl/uitgelicht/proef/">Proef!">Proef!</a>, the universities in the Netherlands would like to introduce you to HBO programmes and professions that fall under Applied Science.

<a href="https://exactwatjezoekt.nl/uitgelicht/proef">Have a look!</a>

With Proef!, the universities in the Netherlands would like to introduce you to HBO programmes and professions that fall under Applied Science. Have a look!

Applied Science: HBO programmes and professions

Compose It contributes to the material transition by stimulating and promoting the use of sustainable composites. We do this by bringing parties together and generating and implementing project ideas.

Because composite innovations often have a relatively low Technology Readiness Level (TRL), much pioneering is still needed. Even though we are learning more and more about the properties and applications of composites, there is still so much we don't know and that means many questions remain. At companies that (want to) offer a product, but also among potential clients. The Compose It Innovation cafe is the place where these questions are asked and where the answers are sought in a joint collaborative effort.

The next Innovation cafe of Compose It is scheduled on 30 May in Groningen. More information will be available soon.

Date: 28 March 2023 
Time: 2:30-6:00 p.m. 
Location: Biosintrum, Oosterwolde

Compose It contributes to the material transition by stimulating and promoting the use of sustainable composites. We do this by bringing parties together and generating and implementing project ideas.

Compose It: Innovation café 28 March 2023

Date: 16 May 2023 
Location: Event Hall in Delftzijl 
Subject: New sources for Carbon and Hydrogen 
Including: 2023 Plant Manager of the Year election

2023 Eemsdelta Vision: 1:30-5:30 p.m. 
The conference focuses on the raw materials transition: new sources for carbon and hydrogen. We want to end our reliance on fossil resources, but how will we have the carbon and hydrogen we need as chemical components of valuable materials? The first signs of the raw materials transition are already visible in Northern Netherlands. A number of students provide images of this with vlogs. Last spring, they visited various projects in the Eemsdelta and during the Eemsdelta Vision, they will present their vlogs.

The programme also includes talks and a debate on the opportunities and challenges in the raw materials transition. The nominees for the 2023 Plant Manager of the Year election will also introduce themselves. All those present will be able vote, and their vote will count for twenty of the total hundred points, so be sure to attend!

 

Chemport Annual Dinner 5:30-9:00 p.m. 
The ideal occasion to strengthen existing ties and meet new people. The Plant Manager of the Year will be announced during this dinner.

Interested? 
For more information and to register to attend please visit <a href="https://industrielinqs.nl/eemsdeltavisie2023">the Industrielings website</a>. 
Greenwise Campus is the implementing organisation of the Greenwise Circular Plastics line at Chemport

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The conference focuses on the raw materials transition: new sources for carbon and hydrogen. We want to end our reliance on fossil resources, but how will we have the carbon and hydrogen we need as chemical components of valuable materials?

2023 Eemsdelta Vision/Chemport Europe

Plastics zijn nuttige materialen, die ons helpen gezond, mobiel, veilig en warm te blijven. Ze zijn niet meer weg te denken uit het dagelijks leven. Plastics hebben ook een keerzijde. Ze breken vaak niet of zeer slecht af als ze in het milieu terecht komen en ze worden gemaakt uit eindige fossiele bronnen. Wij werken daarom hard aan circulaire plastics.

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Greenwise Campus werkt samen met Chemport Europe om de pijler Circulaire Plastics voor heel Noord-Nederland vorm te geven.

Samenwerken

De uitdaging

Op donderdag 13 juni was de TZA-ledendag, een speciale dag waarop Lieke Brons werd geïnstalleerd als practor. Wij gaven deze dag een workshop met als thema "Domeinoverstijgend samenwerken".

Op donderdag 13 juni was de TZA-ledendag, een speciale dag waarop Lieke Brons werd geïnstalleerd als practor. Wij gaven deze dag een workshop met als thema "Domeinoverstijgend samenwerken".

Domeinoverstijgend Samenwerken

René van Bremen is op 1 september gestart als de nieuwe directeur van SUSPACC. Ook al zit hij op dat moment in zijn vakantiehuis aan het Lauwersmeer, René heeft al het nodige voorwerk gedaan. “Ondernemers willen nú succesvol zijn, maar ook in de toekomst. Alle energie en tijd is vaak nodig voor de dagelijkse business. Daar zit mijns inziens de kracht van SUSPACC. Ondernemers ontzorgen als het gaat om de toekomstige business zodat zij zich kunnen focussen op de lopende bedrijfsvoering. Binnen SUSPACC zorgen we er dan met elkaar voor dat we één gezamenlijke stem hebben in het Noord-Nederlandse ecosysteem, zodat de leden nieuwe business op het gebied van duurzame kunststoffen kunnen ontwikkelen.

René van Bremen is op 1 september gestart als de nieuwe directeur van SUSPACC. Ook al zit hij op dat moment in zijn vakantiehuis aan het Lauwersmeer, René heeft al het nodige voorwerk gedaan. “Ondernemers willen nú succesvol zijn, maar ook in de toekomst. Alle energie en tijd is vaak nodig voor de dagelijkse business. Daar zit mijns inziens de kracht van SUSPACC. Ondernemers ontzorgen als het gaat om de toekomstige business zodat zij zich kunnen focussen op de lopende bedrijfsvoering. Binnen SUSPACC zorgen we er dan met elkaar voor dat we één gezamenlijke stem hebben in het Noord-Nederlandse ecosysteem, zodat de leden nieuwe business op het gebied van duurzame kunststoffen kunnen ontwikkelen.  

Maak kennis met de nieuwe directeur van SUSPACC: René van Bremen

Het project Zonnestroom op Biocomposieten gaat na de toekenning van een SIA-Raak subsidie los. Op Zonnepark Oranjepoort van Groenleven wordt dit jaar nog een proefopstelling geplaatst waarbij de zonnepanelen zijn bevestigd op een draagframe van biocomposieten in plaats van verzinkt staal.

Het project Zonnestroom op Biocomposieten gaat na de toekenning van een SIA-Raak subsidie los. Op Zonnepark Oranjepoort van Groenleven wordt dit jaar nog een proefopstelling geplaatst waarbij de zonnepanelen zijn bevestigd op een draagframe van biocomposieten in plaats van verzinkt staal. 

“Dat is de droom, dat we ál het hout kunnen laten staan”

Haalbaarheidsonderzoek

Proefopstelling bij Oranjepoort

Naast voedsel ook bouwmaterialen verbouwen

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