The Wetsus Academy is part of Wetsus, and Wetsus is part of WaterCampus Leeuwarden. The WaterCampus is the physical core of the Dutch water technology sector. It has the ambition to play a sector uniting role for the rest of Europe as well. WaterCampus stimulates cooperation between (inter)national businesses, knowledge institutes and governments within the water technology sector. In this way we try to create synergy for world class innovation, education and entrepreneurship.
Additionally, WaterCampus offers a unique research infrastructure, and is a meeting point for scientists and companies from all over Europe. Beacuse of this the international cooperation organized and stimulated by WaterCampus Leeuwarden leads to knowledge, talent and entrepreneurship that contribute to solutions for global water problems. This strengthens the global position of the European water technology sector.
One floor of the Wetsus building is completely dedicated to the research. The floor plan consists of almost 500 m2 laboratory, divided in analytical, biological, chemical and synthesis laboratories. All analyses in the analytical lab are being performed by a team of chemical and research analysts that can support PhD’s in their research.
Students have practical training in this lab and support PhD’s in doing research during their thesis.
Water Technology is a global issue and attracts students from all over the world. Wetsus and Wetsus Academy have a large international community of people with a similar motive, which creates a unique atmosphere.
Researchers, students and professionals share knowledge and practice during formal and informal activities. In this way, our students get possibilities to develop themselves and build up a professional network.
The learning environment of our students is a unique one, because they are members of a huge international community while learning in a small group with a lot of individual attention. An environment with all ingredients for personal success and growth.
