Wageningen University & Research
- Netherlands
- Founded 1876
Overview
Wageningen University & Research is an organization composed of a public technical research university and a non-profit research institute located in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life sciences with a focus on agriculture, technical and engineering subjects. It is a globally important center for life sciences and agricultural research.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1876Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | WageningenSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | wur.nl (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Jeroen Dijsselbloem (opens in a new tab)Dutch politician
- Emma Oosterwegel (opens in a new tab)Dutch athletics competitor
- Wim Crusio (opens in a new tab)Dutch behavioral neurogeneticist and botanist
- Ramsewak Shankar (opens in a new tab)4th President of Suriname
- Jan Just Bos (opens in a new tab)Dutch rower, botanist and TV presenter (1939-2003)
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