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Update of the Flemish material indicators until 2021
Circular materials story: The Flemish circular economy does not yet translate into a reduced material impact.
We are increasingly successful in keeping materials in the cycle. Our reuse and recycling figures are increasing, we are producing more and …
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Process lab, a didactic lab with measurement and control techniques: Project InnoVET
Due to updated curricula within the study area of Chemistry, students and teachers of, among others, the study options Biotechniques (second grade) and Biotechnological and Chemical Engineering (third grade) must acquire a lot of new content. …
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Crispr: Crash course
The gene editing technique CRISPR unleashed a true revolution in science. How exactly do genetic scissors work? Eos editor Kim Verhaeghe experienced this for himself during a crash course in Crispr in the lab of Joleen Masschelein at KU Leuven and …
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The annoying fruit fly also has countless scientific breakthroughs to its credit
The fruit fly has played a major role in biomedical research for more than a hundred years. The insect that colonizes the fruit basket in no time, is part of genetics, helps scientists to unravel the functioning of our body and the origin of …
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What happens to fruit waste in nature?
You may think that organic waste is easily broken down and disappears into the soil, but we wanted to test that anyway.
Curious about the result?
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Bring Innovation to life: Project InnoVET
Within this InnoVET project, teachers can achieve their curriculum objectives in a project-based manner by simultaneously professionalizing themselves in themes that they consider important for themselves and their students. The schools realize …
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Circular economy and ecodesign: Brochure
In this brochure you will find the information and content of everything that Flanders Circular has done in recent years regarding Circular Economy and Ecodesign. It contains methods for tackling your curriculum, and workshops/welding/paths that …
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Water scarcity hotspots: Background information
Using five stimulating photos, your students will discover what consequences the unsustainable use of water here can have in other places in the world. Each photo is accompanied by a brief description of the context and links to more …
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Living on a large water foot: Brochure
Freshwater is of vital importance, but more and more this valuable raw material is coming under pressure due to over-consumption and pollution. This brochure takes a closer look at the availability of freshwater in the world, the relationship …
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The water footprint: Background information
This brochure gives a brief overview of the water footprint, the link between our consumption and water supplies worldwide and gives tips on how you can use water more sustainably. This brochure packed with theoretical framework can be used as …
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InnoVET: Aquaponics
Aquaponics is the combined cultivation of fish aquaculture, and plants on water hydroponics, in a self-built, circular ecosystem. Using natural bacterial cycles, the fish's droppings are used to feed the plants. The plants filter the water …
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Culture houses bring offer to your virtual classroom
Now that you can no longer visit a museum with your class, attend a school performance or bring a workshop to your class, culture houses come up with original solutions.
Streaming online performances, challenges around art and virtually strolling …
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