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New collaboration agreement between Avans University of Applied Sciences and Design Academy Eindhoven

On July 11, Jacomine Ravensbergen, acting president of the Board of Governors of Avans University of Applied Sciences and Raf de Keninck, director of Design Academy Eindhoven signed the ‘Extended Labs’ collaboration agreement. This new partnership marks an important milestone in their joint pursuit of innovation and educational development.

 

Extended Labs signing

The focus is on sharing knowledge and facilities. To build a bridge between the academic and practical applications of biobased research. The collaboration allows students at Design Academy Eindhoven to use Avans’ advanced biobased laboratories. These include the Material Incubatorarrow and the Avans Applied Science Field lab in Den Bosch and the Biopolymer Application Centre (BAC)arrow in Breda.

Pictures by Lei Gomez Montoya

 

Caradt and MNEXT

These laboratories are part of Avans’ research centers CARADT and MNEXTarrow, both of which have a wide range of research groups and professors. Wouter Meys, manager of Caradt explains, “This collaboration enables us to apply our knowledge and methods beyond the traditional higher vocational education and provides us with the opportunity to make a significant impact on both education and industry.”

 

Ralph Simons, director of MNEXT adds, “The interaction between artists, designers and the materials transition is crucial. By having students already work with new materials during their education, we accelerate adoption by both industry and end users. Our collaboration with Caradt and the personal connection between MNEXT and Design Academy Eindhoven through André van de Wijdeven strengthens this vision. We are excited about the expansion into the Extended Labs, which allows us to increase our biobased knowledge and expertise.”

 

Subprojects

The collaboration officially kicks off with several subprojects, including presentations of the biobased labs to teachers and new students. And special workshops focusing on the practical application of biobased materials.

 

Foundation for future innovations

This partnership between Avans and Design Academy Eindhoven promises to lay the foundation for future innovations and a more sustainable future. It confirms both institutions’ commitment to progressive and impactful education.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Avans University of Applied Sciences

Wouter Meys (CARADT, wt.meys@avans.nlarrow)

André van de Wijdeven (MNEXT, aj.vandewijdeven@avans.nlarrow)

Design Academy Eindhoven

Tessa Blokland (tessa.blokland@designacademy.nlarrow)

‘Without collaboration, impact is impossible. So… let's connect, and make a sustainable impact on society.’

Wouter is Manager at the Centre of Applied Research of Art, Design & Technology (CARADT).

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