master thesis wageningen university

• Weblog home

International Students blog

How does a master thesis in wageningen look like.

What does a master thesis in Wageningen look like?

Doing a master’s may seem like an “only two years” commitment with some courses and your own project. But in practice, what does this process look like? Is writing a thesis simple, fast and enjoyable? Is it easy to find a suitable topic and a helpful supervisor? In this post, I will try to make it clear and understandable as it is actually nothing to be afraid of!

Where to start?

First of all the topic, which is basically the most important and difficult part to decide. Obviously, you don’t want to get stuck for six months with a topic you don’t find interesting enough. Therefore you should choose the area you are passionate about and that makes you happy. Luckily, our university offers platforms and events that help you reduce the stress level caused by the thesis time.

Each master’s programme has several options, so the possibilities are pretty broad. Already during the courses, it is good to think about what you are interested in. What comes easy for you to learn about? Which teacher was your favourite? Thinking about these types of questions might give you some helpful answers, so, it will be simpler to find the right thesis direction.

Secondly, throughout the year, every department organizes so-called thesis markets. There you can see available projects and talk about them with potential supervisors. It can give you insights into what is currently possible and get you in touch with different chair groups.

Lastly, it is the traditional way of just asking around. Talking with teachers after lectures or practicals, emailing them, and searching on the WUR website of the chair groups. There is plenty of information, deadlines, and contacts available online.

Thesis from a graduated student perspective

In my case, I am in the stage of looking for a thesis project, so, unfortunately, I can not say much from my experience yet. But for this reason, I asked my friend Jens to tell me about his thesis project that he did a year ago. He was so kind to describe it to me, and therefore, I’d like to share his thoughts with you.

Jens studied the Master’s Forest and Nature Conservation in Wageningen. He found his thesis topic in the FEM chair group (Forest Ecology and Forest Management). The topic was poultry farmers who pioneered agroforestry in the Netherlands. The aim was to learn from their journeys so it could be easier for others to follow their steps.

Jens was doing the thesis during the “corona times”. Therefore, it was nice that for collecting data, he was able to do fieldwork by interviewing farmers. Although he was grateful for this opportunity, he admitted he started looking for the topic very late. As it was only 2 weeks in advance, it’s rather not recommended to imitate this part of his experience :P.

He said at that time he was really focused on the agroforestry topic and had a narrow mindset about it. Looking back on it Jens shared it would have been better to be more open for different areas.

Summing up!

Now, I hope the thesis matter is not so scary as Wageningen University really helps find a good one. I wish you all (and myself) lots of fun and success!

Related posts:

No related posts.

View articles

There are 3 comments.

Great post! As a prospective masters student looking to get into the wildlife conservation group this was a great post.

Thank you for the article

Leave a reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

BSc-MSc Thesis and Internship Projects, Wageningen University

Wageningen Graduate School PhD/Postdoc training

Below you can find a list of competences, skills and career oriented courses which are organised by Wageningen Graduate Schools (WGS) in which the 6 Graduate Schools of Wageningen University (EPS, PE&RC, VLAG, WASS, WIAS and WIMEK) are formally organised. All courses are intended for PhDs and postdocs, except the courses Professional in Supervision and WGS Lunch Workshops for PhD Supervisors which are intended for staff supervising WU PhD candidates. Please click on the course name for more information about the course and dates at which the course is given.

Wageningen Graduate Schools

[email protected]

00. PhD Carousel

• PhD Carousel (Friday 26 April 2024) Wageningen Graduate Schools (WGS) is organising a day of diverse workshops for PhD candidates. Four rounds with six parallel workshops with important elements for PhD candidates and the PhD track. Workshops are either stand-alone sessions or teasers that give a taste of more elaborate training and courses organised by WGS. Participating in the workshop carousel also gives you a good networking opportunity. At the end of the day there will be drinks and bites! (Registration deadline: 12 April 2024)

01. PhD Competence Assessments

• PhD Competence Assessment Gives insight in the degree that you have the competences and skills required to do a PhD in an effective manner and, when lacking, how these can be developed. The assessment is for PhD candidates at the beginning of their PhD assignment at Wageningen University and Research BEFORE the go/no go decision is made.

02. Writing and Presenting training

• FLOW CHART to support you to decide which writing or presenting course you should follow
• Creating and Pitching Virtual Posters How to design an appealing virtual poster and enticingly pitch your research to an online audience.
• Developing my Research Vision (Postdocs and junior Tenure Track staff) Having a research vision is crucial, especially for those who want to proceed in science and must demonstrate a clear research vision, an (international) visibility and ambition for a tenure track.
• The Essentials of Scientific Writing and Presenting Presents an overview of how to effectively write and present scientific information
• Efficient Writing Strategies Putting your thoughts on paper
• Intensive Writing Week Do you wish you could become a more productive writer? Do you want to write together with other PhD-students for a whole week, supported by academic writing teachers and coaches?
• Posters and Pitching Want to learn how to sell your ideas and yourself in a poster presentation? Want to know how to design an appealing poster and to enticingly pitch your poster to an audience?
• Reviewing a Scientific Manuscript This half-day workshop gives insight in how to review a scientific manuscript and what possible issues may occur. Besides two lectures we will be having interactive sessions where challenges and examples of review will be discussed.
• Science Journalism Enhance your popular science writing and communication skills, increase your visibility and learn how to disseminate academic knowledge to a larger audience.
• Scientific Publishing This one-day workshop provides insight and awareness in the developments, process, rules and ethical aspects of scientific writing and publishing. Furthermore tips how to get your work published are also addressed.
• Scientific Writing Assisting you if you are currently writing an article or a dissertation
• Writing Grant Proposals Teaches you how to write a project proposal for funding
• Writing propositions for your PhD Workshop on propositions of the PhD thesis, including a lecture on propositions and possibility to submit your own (draft) proposition.
• Presenting with Impact To improve and practice oral presentations of your own work

03. Communication skills training

• Communication with the Media and the General Public Provides you with the necessary ideas and skills to communicate your work to non-scientists
• Critical thinking and argumentation Training to debate and speak in a clear, convincing and effective way
• Effective behaviour in your professional surroundings This course aims to help PhD candidates develop professional skills that are important during their PhD project. Such skills include communication, self-insight, building professional relations and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Making Impact: Increasing the relevance of research through science-society interaction (in person) During this course, Dr. Harro Maat, Prof. Cees Leewis and Prof. Phil Macnaghten of the Knowledge, Technology and Innovation team will provide you with the scientific insights on how to make an impact. In addition, you can learn from them, and a panel of researchers on the different approaches they take to turn this into practical approaches. Note: this course will take place on campus as an in person training
• Mobilising your - scientific - network Offers you the essential tools to create a network through a variety of introductions, discussions and assignments

"This is a highly recommended course from my point of view. During the course, we got tested and knew more about our own communication styles, like assertive and passive, and we also had a lot of chances to share and discuss our own communication problems, and many effective and tailored methods were raised from the teachers or other participants.", Penghui Shen, Physics and Physical Chemistry of Foods, Wageningen University

04. Project and Management skills training

• Mindful Productivity for scientists -Online In “I focus and write” Ana Pineda helps scientists to have a more creative, productive, and happier academic life. To do that, she uses a mindful approach (that is not spiritual) to overcome common mental and especially emotional struggles that scientists have, while they are getting things done.

“After the course, I managed to submit a PhD thesis on time, so I'm very happy that I joined! I would have finished it regardless, but definitely with a more troubled mentality. I'm currently in the post-submission stage, happily going through a "void" period and not feeling guilty about it!  I'm super happy I signed up!“ Daniela Requena Suarez, PhD researcher at Wageningen University

“Before I joined this course, I was feeling negative about my work. Especially due to the lack of motivation, not having clear priorities and being drained by difficult tasks. Now I feel less stressed because I am aware that many of my blocks (such as procrastination) come from emotions, but I can understand them and put them into place with the tools I got. Also, having good planning and overview has helped me feel more positive about myself and my work.” Ana Shein, PhD researcher, NIOO-KNAW

“When I joined this course, I had just started a tenure track position and I felt utterly overwhelmed. I was just working like crazy, but not having time for my own research. I felt that I couldn't enjoy any time off because I hadn't achieved enough for my work. The course really helped me get clear on what my values are and what I should give priority. Even if this means that I have to say no to others.”, Katja Hoedjes, Assistant Professor, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

• Project and Time Management Planning, control, monitoring and management of the research project and time are essential in accomplishing the PhD.
• Research Data Management This course is offered by Wageningen Graduate Schools and organised by WUR Library. It consists of lectures and practical assignments that cover various aspects of managing research data (see program below) throughout the research cycle. The course follows the order of data management topics in the WUR data management plan template (DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7233369 https://zenodo.org/doi/10.5281/zenodo.7233369), allowing participants to fill in or update their data management plan during the course. Note: you have to participate in all three parts of the course in order to receive the certificate.
• Searching and Organising Literature for PhD candidates Make effective use of scientific information sources in the Wageningen University & Research Digital Library and EndNote

05. Training on Teaching

Skills in teaching and supervising training sessions are offered by Educational Staff Development

• Start to supervise BSc & MSc thesis students Students expect certain behaviour of their supervisor, but the supervisor also has expectations of his/her student. Questions about responsibilities for supervisor and student arise. In this 2,5 hour workshop you will be provided with some general information about supervising thesis students at Wageningen University and discuss good practices, expectations, basic skills. Furthermore there will be room for questions.
• Start to teach at university This course is meant for PhD candidates who want to explore the art of teaching within university settings and will introduce you to some basic teaching and learning principles.
• Supervising BSc & MSc thesis students This course is intended for PhD candidates, postdocs, and academic staff who are or will be supervising students during their BSc or MSc thesis

06. PhD/Postdoc Well-Being

• Courses offered by Sports Centre the Bongerd Courses offered by Sports Centre the Bongerd
• Stress Identification & Management (in-person training) This training will give you insight and learns you how to deal with stress, how to avoid stress and how to tackle stress.

07. Ethics training

• Ethics and Animal Sciences (online (January) or in-person (all other editions) This 2-days course aims at PhD candidates interested in ethics and animal sciences.
• Ethics in Plant and Environmental Sciences (Note: one edition per year in person; one online) This one day course focuses on ethical issues that are encountered when doing research in plant and environmental sciences.
• Ethics for Social Sciences Research (in-person training) One-day seminar on dealing with ethical issues in human subjects research
• Philosophy and Ethics of Food Science and Technology Series of six discussion sessions including hands-on dealings with ethical, philosophical, and societal issues surrounding science
• Scientific Integrity (in-person training) This 1 day-course focuses on an array challenges related to scientific integrity.

08. Career oriented training / Assessment

• Biotech 101 The workshop offers academic expertise on biotech entrepreneurship which is expanded by the hands-on expertise of those working in the field such as industry experts, patent attorneys, and entrepreneurs who will share their advice and experiences.
• Career Assessment (New format) The career assessment will help you to translate your competences, knowledge and skills acquired during your PhD to the demands of employers in various sectors, by describing them in tangible results.
• Career Development for Postdocs: Science and the Alternatives Supports in making career choice in science or beyond and making a plan of action how to reach the desired goal.

"It helped me reflect and build self confidence about I want to do, the skills I already have and what needs to be done. It helps me to understand the different approaches to look for jobs and personal attitude to develop" "It helped me to get a clearer picture of what I want and that I can take an active attitude to finding my next job" "I was in a moment of great confusion and trying to ‘orientate’, so it was really helpful" "It gave me tools to start thinking in a very pragmatic way about job-options, and how to contact the right people to get these jobs" "I attended a Career Orientation course given by Hertz in the Fall of 2016. It helped me put the interesting pieces of my personality, motivations, skills, and objectives together to formulate the career of my dream. I enjoyed making a collage of my career path using random pictures. It was to me like making sense out of a puzzle. It was very interactive, informative, and exploratory. I looked forward to each course day with much interest and expectations. Now I know what are of priority in my next job(s). I therefore recommend this course to you."

• Career Perspectives (New format) The training Career Perspectives is meant for PhDs in their third or fourth year to prepare them for their next career step.
• Entrepreneurship in and outside Science Analysis and development of entrepreneurial skills and career opportunities for young scientists in or outside academia to create impact, exploring possibilities for applications of scientific insights: projects, impact propositions and working as or at a startup company as a scientist
• Getting on Track with your Veni application This programme aims to provide the skills and competences needed to develop a high quality Veni proposal.
• Preparing Your Veni pre-proposal This programme aims to provide talented postdocs and other promising researchers the skills and competences needed to develop a high quality research pre-proposal to submit within all NWO Veni domains.
• WUR Student Career Services (events & information) For tips on how to search for jobs and links to vacancy websites, visit the webpage of the WUR Student Career Services. Most of their information and events are also relevant and accessible for PhD candidates. The individual career advice offered by WUR Student Career Services is not meant for PhD candidates, instead WGS organises the career related activities you can find above.

09. Other training

• Radboud Academic Test of English (RATEr) RATEr is an assessment of academic English. It aims to determine whether students, prospective students, PhD candidates and other academic researchers possess the required language proficiency to take an English-taught degree programme at Wageningen University & Research or Radboud University Nijmegen.
• Adobe InDesign - from Dissertation Layout to Poster Design (online training) This course in InDesign will help you create beautiful but also functional print and web layouts.
• Introduction to Git for scientific software development Do you write scientific software? Or do you write scripts as part of your research (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Perl)? This course introduces the git protocol, the command-line and GUI clients available and the concepts that make git such a popular versioning tool.
• Short Workshop - Introduction to LaTeX An introductory workshop that covers the basics and the useful features of LaTeX; an automated document preparation system and mark-up language which can be used as an alternative to text processors like MS-WORD.
• Introduction to WUR Library for PhD candidates (online training) Introduction to the tools and services of the Library relevant to the first steps of your research
• Last Stretch of the PhD Programme Issues and questions: what must you do first, who is responsible, printing your thesis, do's and don'ts.
• Quarto Course to learn basic principles of Quarto as a tool for open science. After this course you will be sufficiently equipped to apply Quarto to your own research project.
• Adobe Illustrator – Scientific Artwork & Infographics (online training) This course will help you create beautiful and functional scientific graphics.

10. Staff training

Trainings are strongly recommended as element of Tenure Track

• Professional in Supervision of PhD candidates Focus on communication styles, supervising the writing process and giving effective feedback, coaching formats, leadership, cultural issues, distance based supervision and personal needs.
• PhD supervision workshop: Supporting PhDs in reducing stress and strengthening their resilience This half-day workshop focusses on how you as supervisor can support your PhD candidates in reducing stress levels and enhance their resilience.
• Advanced Supervisor Modules Besides the basic/overall course on PhD supervision (Professional in Supervision, PINS) we have advanced modules on specific topics related to PhD supervision and the PhD programme.
• WGS Lunch Workshops for PhD Supervisors In this workshop for PhD supervisors specific topics and issues with regard the PhD programme and supervision will be discussed. The lunch workshops are organised as a live event including catered lunch on the first Thursday of the even months.

11. Links to training organized by individual Graduate Schools

• PE&RC - Production Ecology and Resource Conservation Training page of PE&RC
• VLAG - Biobased, Biomolecular, Food and Nutrition Sciences Training page of VLAG
• WASS - Wageningen School of Social Sciences Training page of WASS
• WIAS - Wageningen Institute of Animal Sciences Training page of WIAS
• WIMEK - Wageningen Institute for Environment and Climate Research Training page of WIMEK
• EPS - Experimental Plant Sciences Training page of EPS

MSc Climate Studies – Wageningen University and Research

by Ananya Iyer

• Course: MSc Climate Studies  
• Level: Postgraduate, MSc
• University: Wageningen University and Research
• Length: 24 months (120 credits)
• Location: Wageningen, The Netherlands

Image via Wageningen University & Research International Students blog

Course Summary

The course is on climate studies, but there are five specialisations one can choose from:

• The physical climate system
• Biogeochemical cycles
• Ecological and agroecological systems
• Human-environment interactions
• Climate, society and economics

These range on a spectrum from more scientific to more social. Each specialisation has some courses that are compulsory to take to follow that track. The university also has ‘chair groups’ such as environmental policy, water systems governance etc. One would do their thesis under one of these chair groups, with each specialisation containing a few chair groups within them. For example, I am currently doing the most social specialisation (Climate, Society and Economics) and within this the two chair groups are ENR (Economics and Natural Resources) and ENP (Environmental Policy). A detailed overview of which chair groups are featured in which specialisations is available on the course website. The names of classes available to take are also dictated by chair groups -like ENR36006, for example; this gives an indication of who runs the class and what the focus of that class may be.

The first year consists of 60 credits worth of courses. In the beginning, one does some general courses that all MCL students do, and then afterwards the courses specialise based on one’s major and which chair group they want to do their thesis in. The second year consists of a thesis and an internship, which respectively totals to 36 (24 weeks) and 24 (16 weeks) credits. 

As part of the 60 credits in the first year, students also do something called Academic Consultancy Training (ACT), in which they complete a project commissioned by an organisation or the university. This is a good opportunity to work in a group, and to learn more about what working as a consultant in the field is like. 

Regarding my specialisation, if a student wants to pursue a thesis in the ENP chair group, they can enroll in the Sustainable Development Diplomacy program, where they get hands-on experience working in international diplomacy. Here one will do a separate ACT. Students can also apply for the Climate-KIC Master Label program, where they will have to do some mandatory entrepreneurship courses and take part in the Journey summer school program. 

There are also minors one can do (for completion it is necessary to take 18 credits worth of courses that relate to that minor),  which include education, science communication, etc. These do not need to be directly related to the chosen major. 

Questions 

• What did you like most about the course?

I had the freedom to explore different courses before deciding on my major in the first few months. I also learned a lot from doing courses that were not necessarily in my major but very interesting. 

• What did you do before this course? Are there any specific requirements to being able to apply to and take this course?

I did my BSc in Biology in the UK, worked as an environmental educator for 6 months, and did an internship with the WWF before starting my masters. I think the basic requirements are to have the equivalent of a 2:1 at least and to speak English well enough. Because the course is quite multi-disciplinary, there are people who have bachelors in varying fields from ecology to economics and international relations. 

• What sort of work are you doing (e.g. more group work/more individual work; more project-based work/more essay writing etc.)?

There definitely is a lot of group work, which can be good and bad, I suppose, based on how your group is. There is a good amount of project-based work as well, especially with the ACT (mentioned above). There are some courses that do not have exams and just have essays, and some that have a mix. There is also some modelling work involved. The sort of work depends on what courses you choose, but you can know beforehand what type of work the class involves when you make your choice. 

• Is there anything you would change about the course?

I am currently working on my thesis, and it is quite a lonely process. I do not need to go to the lab or anything, so it is just me and my computer. I meet with my supervisor every 2 weeks or so. I do wish the university offered some support for times like this. I know that they are trying to make thesis rings so I can have other students to discuss with, but they are not very frequent. There is also not a large amount of support when applying for an internship or writing your thesis, and they do expect you to do the bulk of the work on your own. Having said that, however, many chair groups do have internships on offer, so you don’t always have to apply to ones on your own. (Just a note, these tend to be more lab-based than social.)

• Why did you choose this course over other courses you may have been considering?

After applying to many courses, the two I narrowed down on were a climate policy one in King’s College London and this one. I ultimately chose this one over the one at King’s because it is 2 years in duration instead of 1, and because I was transitioning from Biology to Climate Studies, I wanted more time to actually engage with the content. King’s also does not have the flexibility this course offers (probably because it is only 1 year long), and they are more policy-focused (I was not sure if I preferred policy or economics at the time). I am really glad I chose this course because after a few months of different classes, I chose economics over policy which I am really happy about, and I would not have had that opportunity at King’s. 

• What is life at this university like?

Pre-COVID university life was quite good! There are many student associations you can join and a really good gym that offers classes and stuff, so there are good opportunities to socialise. It can be hard as a foreigner because there are many associations that are only for Dutch people, but most residential halls are quite international. When applying for accommodation it can take quite some time on Room.nl, and there are many types of accommodations from studios (which can be quite lonely) to more social halls. The town itself is very small, and you do need to get used to riding a bike everywhere. There is a cute farmer’s market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and the highstreet has some nice shops and restaurants too. 🙂 

• What are you planning on doing after you’ve graduated/what are you currently doing if you have graduated? What are typical jobs graduates do after completing the course?

I am planning to go into environmental economic consulting/sustainable finance. I think there is a broad variety of jobs people go into; some can be very academic, involving modelling future climate scenarios, etc. Organisations like the IUCN or local Dutch ones like PBL (Environmental Policy Bureau) hire people from the course as well. These involve work on climate policy, or climate and agriculture. Some who take the science communication minor often go into climate journalism.  I think career varies based on the specialisation you choose. I really liked that I had the option to move from Biology to a more social program in this course. 

Ananya Iyer is currently in the second year of her master’s in Climate Studies and is writing her thesis on mitigating environmental and economic tradeoffs in the palm oil industry with regard to smallholder farmers. She is part of the Networking and Outreach and Graphics team at ClimaTalk. She hopes to pursue a career in environmental economic consulting and sustainable finance after her master’s. 

Tell us what you think! Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

Related Posts

Master of Environmental Science – The University of Western Australia

Course length: 2-4 years (by dissertation or coursework) Location: Perth, Australia Language: English Tweet

MSc in Sustainable Resource Management – Technical University of Munich

With continuous increasing human activity, pressure on the Earth’s natural resources is rising, the aim

MSc Climate Studies – Wageningen University and Research (2)

In this review, Britt introduces the MSc Climate Change at Wageningen University. The two-year programme

Rural Sociology Wageningen University

Category Archives: Thesis

Towards a transnational understanding of the food environment of wageningen..

By Dasha (Daria) Gretchikhine , MSc student

Introduction A person’s food environment has a huge impact on what food is accessible to them. This influences not only the kind of food choices residents make but also how they navigate the city. In 2021, the municipality of Wageningen published its Food Agenda. The report noted that residents with a migration background had limited involvement in food-related initiatives. It also mentioned the general lack of knowledge about how residents navigate themselves in the urban food environment. My master thesis responds to this knowledge gap. My thesis was conducted using Food Asset Mapping and Photovoice methods to explore the food routines of Wageningen residents with a migration background and their perception of the local food environment. In this blog post, I will show a glimpse of the findings, answering the main research question: How do households with various migration backgrounds navigate themselves in the multi-ethnic food environment of Wageningen?

Exploring the food provisioning practices “I can buy anything. If I want something, I can buy it. Except for a few products.”

Most participants have a similar experience to the one shared in the quote above, as they are generally satisfied with the range of products that can be found in Wageningen. Based on the interviews and received photos from the participants, my research indicates that many households share similar grocery shopping routines. Supermarkets, the open-air market and tokos were the most visited, despite the varying food-related preferences and cultural backgrounds among the interviewed residents (see Figure 1). Locations like restaurants, online stores, farms and farm stores also play a prominent role. Other food provisioning practices like gardening, food exchange between family members and friends, and eating together are also widespread among the participants. Food stores are most appreciated when they meet several food-related wishes of the households such as the availability of desired products, cultural and religious accommodation, accessibility, product quality and affordability.

Challenges in the Wageningen food environment “We are Muslims, so we must have Halal meat.”

The variety and number of places to buy food, like grocery stores, online shops, farm stands, and restaurants, are rapidly increasing and becoming even more diverse in Wageningen. While the city’s food environment is generally marked by the participants as one rich in food options, they also mark that some cultural and otherwise valued food habits are still hard to replicate. Some examples include tough-to-find cuisine-significant products, Halal eating-out options, and affordable and good quality products like fresh meat, fish, fruit and vegetables.

Household agency and adaptation strategies “Yes, I don’t look at Organic (certified produce), because my sustainability – I try not to waste food, that’s what I do.”

All interviewed households shared ways in which they overcome the limitations of the local food environment, along with their ideas of what eating healthily and sustainably means. While adapting to the environment, many households implement and prioritize their own needs and values, as mentioned in the quote above. They are driven by personal preferences like wanting to cook recipes from their homeland, adhering to religious rules, and saving money. This motivates them to look for other options both within and outside their local area, like ordering food online, shopping in different cities or even countries, making their own versions of certain products at home, and buying in bulk. These and other resourceful solutions are some of the ways through which the households overcome the city’s imitations.

Besides searching for alternatives, households show a great deal of adaptation to the local food environment by adjusting their food routines and eating habits to meet the available food options. Moreover, interactions with other residents with Dutch and international backgrounds are highlighted by the participants as a phenomenon that greatly shapes their food habits, indicating the development of transnational foodways in Wageningen.

Conclusion “[…] So of course, we are going to miss a lot of things, but we feel satisfied because we still enjoy new food that we found here. Also, the mix of cultures help us to meet new type of food […].”

My MSc thesis shows that although households with a migration background are at times confined by the characteristics of the food environment, they overcome the potential limitations by adapting to new foodways, going to great lengths to recreate important food practices and finding other alternatives, through which they create further freedoms for themselves and their nearest.

Food has been shown to be a medium that helps increase and sustain participants’ social networks within the city. This is why the Wageningen food environment plays a key role in the household’s sense of belonging to the city space and other residents. The feeling of welcomeness in the food environment is shaped by the individual experience of the food availability in the city and its appropriateness but also by the associated social practices. The need to adjust the behaviour around food and eating creates a sense of unwelcomeness for some households while encouraging others to take on new food habits and discover other cuisines, as mentioned in the quote above. Addressing issues of the city’s food environment is fundamental in the process of sustaining and creating a truly welcoming and inclusive living space for all in Wageningen.

If this blogpost made you curious to my full master thesis, you can find it here .

Working for the Occupier

In the Master thesis “Working for the occupier: Palestinian youths navigating the colonial settlement”, Davide Fabris investigates how young Palestinians make it through the daily challenges and precarity of working in a Israeli settlement. The main research question of his research is: ”How are young Palestinians experiencing and dealing with labour incorporation within the Israeli settlements’ economy?”.

The research is based on qualitative fieldwork in Palestine (West Bank), making use of semi-structured interviews, informal conversations and observations. The research first unpacks precarity in settlements, showcasing how the spatial, social, economic organization of the settlement allow for the precaritization of Palestinian workers. The settlement per-se is presented as an encroaching entity, that facilitates exploitation through fragmentation of the Palestinian territory and the control over labour and movement.. Following the steps of young workers inside the settlement, and deep diving into their peculiar working context, this research underlines how the incorporation of Palestinians within the settlement economic life is marked by securitization and dispossession. As workers experience precarity, they deal with it through different approaches and a variety of practices, according to their agency and to specific social conditions. Some workers only focus on their job performance, avoiding any form of ties with colleagues and supervisors. Others are very sociable, relying on the special protection of their supervisor or eventually initiating proper workers unions.

The research hence demonstrates how settlements’ precarious conditions are navigated by Palestinian youths individually and collectively. Social navigation might therefore entail a variety of practices, ranging from silencing and normalization to proper initiatives against (and even beyond) the oppressive work system of the settlement. According to their specific work sector and working conditions, Palestinians might adopt a low-key approach, focusing on simply obtaining their salary, as well as unify and sue legal protection to see their rights fulfilled. Furthermore, this research questions the meaning of such practices, unravelling their inner motivations and highlighting those social activities that attempt to challenge the settlement’s status quo. While doing so, it gives voice to young workers’ claims for a better life that can hardly be achieved within the current domestic job market.

The research is relevant, as it addresses a highly sensitive and understudied topic. It provides valuable insights concerning the inner challenges and problematics of workers reactions in informal and institutionalised ways, paving the way for a deep reflection on an important topic of contention of the current times.

Davide Fabris. 2024. Working for the occupier: Palestinian youths navigating the colonial settlement, master thesis International Development Studies, Wageningen University, Wageningen. Supervisors Lotje de Vries and Joost Jongerden

Vacature Master Thesis Onderzoek – De politiek van Nederlandse steun in Palestina en het stopzetten van de medefinanciering van een Palestijnse NGO

Nederland besloot in 2022 de financiering voor de Palestijnse NGO UAWC (Union of Agricultural Work Committees) stop te zetten. UAWC ondersteunt duizenden Palestijnse boeren, vooral in gebieden op de Westelijke Jordaanoever waar Israël een illegale kolonisatiepolitiek voert. Israël heeft lang druk uitgeoefend op donoren om de steun aan UAWC te stoppen, omdat het volgens Israël een mantelorganisatie is van de Palestijnse verzetsbeweging PFLP (People’s Front for the Liberation of Palestine).

Nederland heeft UAWC extern laten onderzoeken door een bureau dat gespecialiseerd is in veiligheidsvraagstukken. Uit het externe onderzoek zou blijken dat sommige (voormalige) medewerkers banden hebben met de Palestijnse verzetsbeweging PFLP. De UAWC reageerde geschokt op het besluit van de Nederlandse overheid en betoogde dat het externe onderzoek geen aanwijzingen had gevonden voor financiële stromen tussen UAWC en de PFLP, noch voor organisatorische banden tussen beide organisaties.

De Boerengroep en Rurale Sociologie hebben in mei 2022 met een beroep op de Wet openbaarheid van bestuur (WOB/WOO) verzocht om informatie met betrekking tot het besluit van Nederland om de financiering aan de Union of Agricultural Workers Committee (UAWC) stop te zetten. In januari 2024 is de gevraagde informatie toegestuurd, bestaande uit meer dan 600 documenten, variërend van (korte) e-mails tot notities. De WOB/WO-documenten bieden inzicht in hoe de Nederlandse overheid tot het besluit is gekomen om de financiering aan UAWC stop te zetten, en meer in het algemeen:

• De politieke context waarin een dergelijke beslissing is genomen;
• De criteria die het hanteert, en;
• De afwegingen die de overheid daarbij maakt.

Voor een kwalitatieve analyse van de documenten en het doen van vervolginterviews wordt gezocht naar een masterstudent. Deze masterstudent dient te beschikken over Nederlandse taalvaardigheid en bij voorkeur bekend te zijn met kwalitatieve onderzoeksmethoden. Het onderzoek is interessant voor die studenten die geïnteresseerd zijn in onder meer i) het politieke krachtenveld waarin overheidsbeleid en besluitvorming tot stand komen, ii) veiligheidsvraagstukken in relatie tot medefinanciering en iii) de politiek van hulp in de context van langdurig conflict. Gezien de omvang van het materiaal, is er ruimte om een eigen invulling te geven aan het onderzoek.

Voor meer informatie: Joost Jongerden (RSO) en Gemma van der Haar (SDC)

‘Let it flow: Navigating hydropower conflicts in southern Chile’ – PhD thesis defense by Maite Hernando Arrese

On Monday 4 December 2023 at 16.00 CET Maite Hernando Arrese will publicly defend her PhD thesis entitled ‘Let it flow: Navigating hydropower conflicts in southern Chile’. The defense will take place in the Omnia Auditorium and will also be broadcasted live (a link will appear in the events box, in the upper left corner of the screen). The full thesis can be read online or downloaded (usually from the first day after the PhD defense onwards) from the repository of Wageningen University PhD theses or by clicking on the DOI link .

The history of Dutch potato breeding (1888-2018): from hobby to industry

On the 15th of May 2019 Jan van Loon defended his PhD thesis about the history of Dutch potato breeding. This thesis was written in Dutch (see thesis cover below). Over the past two years we (Jan and his supervisors) have been working on a paper in English, summarizing the main findings of his thesis (which is over 400 pages). This was quite a challenging endeavor, but we are pleased that the paper was accepted by Potato Research and was published online this week as an open access article .

Abstract of the paper The Netherlands has a world-leading position in potato breeding, but little is known about the factors that led to this success. This paper analyses the factors that have influenced the development of potato breeding in the Netherlands. This study is based on research of the grey and scientific literature and interviews with various representatives from the Dutch potato breeding sector. We distinguish four periods: (i) Before 1888, no potato breeding in the Netherlands existed whereas in other countries first crosses occurred. (ii) 1888–1940, more individuals started breeding out of interest and hobby to overcome the commonly observed degeneration of potato. (iii) 1940–1967 the emergence of a corporate set up of breeding by private companies collaborating with small breeders. (iv) 1967–present, towards full-fledged breeding industry supported by the new Seeds and Planting Materials Act (ZPW) in 1967 including the breeders’ rights. Many factors including cultural practices, diseases, and market that determine the strategy of breeding have been analyzed. The development is most of all ‘crop driven’ to maintain the level of production. But it was also ‘export driven’ leading to the development of an export-oriented seed potato sector. The conclusion is that three elements were dominant in the development of a strong potato breeding sector: (1) the broad cooperation among all players in the potato chain, (2) the design of the institutional infrastructure, and (3) the remuneration of the breeding work through legislation regarding plant breeders’ rights. The study ends with an outlook on future trends, one of them leading from an open to a more closed business culture.

• Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
• Subscribe Subscribed
• Report this content
• View site in Reader
• Manage subscriptions
• Collapse this bar

• Help & FAQ

Analyzing efficiency of vegetable production in Benin

• Business Economics

Research output : Thesis › internal PhD, WU

• agricultural production
• farmers' markets
• africa south of sahara

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Access to Document

• https://edepot.wur.nl/212094

Fingerprint

• Vegetable Agricultural and Biological Sciences 100%
• Efficiency Economics, Econometrics and Finance 100%
• Pesticide Agricultural and Biological Sciences 60%
• Incentives Economics, Econometrics and Finance 25%
• Technical Efficiency Economics, Econometrics and Finance 25%
• Lowlands Agricultural and Biological Sciences 20%
• Production Technology Agricultural and Biological Sciences 20%

Projects per year

Econometric analyses of vegetables production and marketing efficiency in Southern Benin (West Africa)

Singbo, A., Oude Lansink, A. & Emvalomatis, G.

1/01/08 → 12/06/12

Project : PhD

• Vegetable 100%
• Efficiency 100%
• Pesticide 60%
• Incentives 25%
• Technical Efficiency 25%

T1 - Analyzing efficiency of vegetable production in Benin

AU - Singbo, A.G.

N1 - WU thesis 5259

PY - 2012/6/12

Y1 - 2012/6/12

N2 - The objective of this research is to investigate the production technology and efficiency of vegetable production and marketing at the farm level in Benin. Using recent advances in cross sectional efficiency analysis, we analyze two samples of vegetable producers following different perspectives. First, the empirical results show that farms’ inefficiency in lowland farming systems is the most diverse. Second, the results suggest that vegetable producers are more inefficient with respect to marketing than production and that marketing inefficiency is affected by the type of marketing arrangements. Third, the analysis shows that vegetable producers have an incentive for specialization and that the degree of specialization has a positive effect on technical efficiency. Finally, the results on pesticide use provide evidence that pesticides are overused while there is no evidence of technical interdependence between pesticides and productive inputs

AB - The objective of this research is to investigate the production technology and efficiency of vegetable production and marketing at the farm level in Benin. Using recent advances in cross sectional efficiency analysis, we analyze two samples of vegetable producers following different perspectives. First, the empirical results show that farms’ inefficiency in lowland farming systems is the most diverse. Second, the results suggest that vegetable producers are more inefficient with respect to marketing than production and that marketing inefficiency is affected by the type of marketing arrangements. Third, the analysis shows that vegetable producers have an incentive for specialization and that the degree of specialization has a positive effect on technical efficiency. Finally, the results on pesticide use provide evidence that pesticides are overused while there is no evidence of technical interdependence between pesticides and productive inputs

KW - groenten

KW - productie

KW - landbouwproductie

KW - boerenmarkten

KW - efficiëntie

KW - analyse

KW - afrika ten zuiden van de sahara

KW - vegetables

KW - production

KW - agricultural production

KW - farmers' markets

KW - efficiency

KW - analysis

KW - africa south of sahara

M3 - internal PhD, WU

SN - 9789461732774

The E uropean M aster F ood in  S tudies is a specialization within the Master programme 'Food Technology' at the  Wageningen University & Research  (this programme’s leading university). The EMFS programme is managed by a Board of Governors which ensures that the training meets our established goals while continuously improving.

After completing the EMFS programme, graduates receive an MSc in Food Technology that is respected worldwide. In its 20 years of existence, the programme has shown to deliver high-quality graduates that have found leading positions in the food industry throughout the world.

4 universities, 4 countries

During the first year students embark on a transformative journey of cultural exploration through a series of academic modules at 4 of Europe’s top universities:

• Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands
• University College Cork in Ireland
• Agro Paris Tech in France
• Lund University in Sweden

9 Food Industry partners

Duing the second year students work closely with the top multinational food industry partners. The 9-month thesis research project gives students the unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience at one of the programme’s partners:

Students acquire scientific, research, communication, project management, and teamwork skills while completing a series of academic modules and developing a major team project. All the above skills are necessary for a successful career in today’s global food industry.

⇒ Develop young talents for a career in the international food industry

⇒ Provide a multidisciplinary set of skills: technology, business acumen, project management elements and team working skills

⇒ Provide expertise by leading members from both academia and industry in a uniquely integrated way

⇒ Offer a fostering ground to develop the abilities for intercultural team work through the Team Project

Core values

Act collaboratively.

We foster a positive, cooperative attitude for communication and decision-making. Thinking like a team and being open to new ideas is an important success factor.

Respect Diversity

We cherish diversity of minds, cultures and expertise areas. It forms the essence of the programme’s mission.

Think Sustainability

We are ambassadors for high standards in protecting food quality, food safety and the environment. We use our best skills for innovation to continuously seek improvements.

• To main navigation
• Skip to content
• Skip to footer

Master thesis

Topic selection.

If you are interested in writing your master thesis at the Chair of Business Dynmics, Innovation and Economic Change, please select a topic within the thematic fields of innovation, entrepreneurship or pulic policy and regional development ( Topic list ) or propose a different topic that fits the general research direction at the chair.

Application

Once you have selected potential topics for your master thesis, you can apply for supervision by sending the completed  application form pdf, 276 kb  · de PDF, 276 KB · DE pdf, 276 kb  · de  to  [email protected] . Supervisors are assigned based on the topic and the availability of our team. Registration is possible until 15.01., 15.04., 15.07. and 15.10. The notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent by e-mail within two weeks. 

Registration

After you have been accepted for writing your master thesis at the Chair of Business Dynamics, Innovation and Economic Change and a topic is agreed with you propective supervisor, you can formally register with the Examination Office (Prüfungsamt) to start the thsis completition process. The processing time is 4 months.

Please follow our guidelines in completing your master thesis (S tyle & Writing Guide pdf, 391 kb PDF, 391 KB pdf, 391 kb ). We recommend to use a reference management software, such as  Zotero External link External link External link ,  Mendeley External link External link External link  or  Jabref External link External link External link .

JavaScript is not activated in your browser. Please activate JavaScript to use the whole functionality of this website!

• Committees and organization
• Laboratory and field equipment
• Publications and institute series
• News-Archive
• Contact and map
• Infos für Interessierte
• Infos für Studierende
• Prüfungsausschuss
• Completed Theses
• International Studies
• Berufsorientierung und Praktikum
• Unsere Alumni
• Fachschaft Geoökologie
• BA Lehramt Geographie
• MA Lehramt Geographie
• Tutor*innenprogramm
• Studienordnung/Modulhandbuch
• Abschlussarbeiten
• Internationales Studium
• Praktika im Lehramt
• Fachschaft Geographie
• CLEWS overview
• CLEWS courses
• CLEWS study info
• CLEWS experiences
• Analysis of hydrologic Systems
• Applied Human Geography and Regional Sciences
• Soil Science and Geoecology
• Geographic Education
• Geography and Disaster Risk Research
• Hydrology and Climatology
• Landscape Management
• Landscape Ecology
• Land Sciences
• Natural hazards
• Subsurface Hydrology
• Associate Professors
• Completed PhD studies
• German Sign Language
• Easy-to-read
• Master thesis
• Studying at the UP
• What to Study
• Application and Enrollment
• Advising and Services
• Dates and Deadlines
• Research at the UP
• Profiles, Programs and Projects
• Research Funding
• Open Science
• Research Data
• Cooperations and Partnerships
• Young Academics
• Explore the UP
• Organization
• Corporate Community Relations
• Campus International
• Förderinstrumente
• Working at the UP
• Counseling and Advisory Services
• Mail.UP (Webmailbox)
• University Library
• Evaluation Portal (PEP)
• Internship Portal
• ZIM – Center for IT and Media

CLEWS master thesis

Welcome to the comprehensive guide for the CLEWS Master's Thesis. Remember, your thesis isn't just an academic requirement; it's a stepping stone toward your professional career. While the journey may be long and demanding, it promises to be immensely rewarding. Embrace this challenge with enthusiasm, and it will lead you to success. Climb the mountain and the view towards your future will be great. (Photo: The almost 4000m mountain Erciyes Dağı in Turkey.)

Template defense registration

• CLEWS defense registration (DOCX 50KB)

Note for students: The completed and signed form must be emailed (as a PDF) from the student to your CLEWS coordinator (see email in doc) at least one week before the scheduled defense date.

Template defense protocol

• CLEWS defense protocol (DOCX 54KB)

Note for supervisors: Please print this form before the defence and send the completed and signed protocol to the Examination Office of the University of Potsdam immediately after the defence.

FAQ for starting, writing & defending your Master thesis

Aim of the master thesis.

• The Master's thesis is the final piece of work in the programme. It is usually written in the last semester of the programme. A thesis already completed elsewhere cannot be recognised as a Master's thesis in CLEWS.
• The Master's thesis is intended to demonstrate that the candidate has, during the course of study and building on the first professional qualification, acquired extended and in-depth specialist knowledge, that the student able to combine theory and empirical research, and that the student is able to work on a more research-oriented or more application-oriented problem using subject-specific methods within a specified period of time and to present the results in a formally, linguistically and factually convincing manner.
• The Master's thesis, including the disputation, is worth 30 credits .

How do I find a topic for my Master's thesis?

I) Ask directly your favourite CLEWS teacher: Identify a field/topic you are interested in and use the great opportunity to directly ask CLEWS teachers if there is a possibility to do the Master's thesis in their group/project.

II) CLEWS list of topics for the Master's thesis: Have a look at the regularly updated online list of potential CLEWS thesis topics.

III) Find your own supervisor: You have found a topic elsewhere that suits CLEWS and you are looking for a second supervisor from our CLEWS programme to assess this topic.

Choosing two supervisors

• The topic of the Master's thesis is assigned by an examiner appointed by the examination board. The candidate has the right to nominate the examiner. 
• The Master's thesis must be examined and assessed by two examiners from the field to which the thesis relates . Both examiners must work in the field in which you are writing your Master's thesis in order to be able to assess you..
• One of the examiners (usually the first) must be a professor at the University of Potsdam , actively teaching and entitled to examine. A junior professorship is also acceptable.
• The second supervisor can also be from an external institution/university/company. This supervisor must (at least) have a higher degree than you. This means at least a completed Master of Science (or Diploma). This person does not have to teach.

Tip: Choose a topic and a supervisor that you feel comfortable with. You will usually discuss the various steps of your thesis with your supervisor over several months.

Two CLEWS modules support your graduation

I) PHY-CM03 Debating club (student seminars)

Content: Students will undertake guided self-study in the intended subject area of the Master's thesis. Students will prepare recent academic articles and present and critically discuss the content within the course.

II) PHY-S01 Introductory Research Project

Content:  Students undertake a small introductory research project. The topic is usually the same as that of the Master's thesis. As part of this project, the student will attend the research group's specialist seminar. Module examination: Final report, 20 pages.

When to register?

At least 75 per cent (= minimum of 68 credit points) of the total number of module credit points to be completed in the programme must have been achieved.

For a helpful overview of all the steps you need to take, click here .

Topic assignment - How to register?

• Choose a topic and an initial supervisor. Discuss the topic with your supervisor and choose a title and a second reader for your thesis.
• Fill in and sign the form " Application for the assignment of the thesis topi c “   > click this link
• Send an email to Prof. Jan Härter and Andreas Kubatzki in cc and attach: a) the completed and signed application form b) 2-3 sentences on the content of the Master's thesis c) your PULS transcript of records
• If the CLEWS board approves your title, you must register your topic by uploading the document via PULS to the Student Affairs Office within one week!

Note: If the registration is not made within the time limit, a new topic is to be assigned, provided that the candidate is responsible for the reasons for the delay.

What if you want to change your topic?

The topic may be returned once by written declaration to the supervisor. This declaration must be received by the supervisor by the end of the second month of the processing period.

Tip: Be sure to discuss your potential topic before submitting the final title. If you're really unhappy, it's better to switch to another topic before registering the title.

Processing time

• The submission deadline is set and communicated to you by e-mail. You will also see the latest submission date on your performance overview, which you can generate via PULS.
• The processing time for the Master's thesis begins with the registration of the topic with the study office. The processing time is six months.
• The thesis can be submitted at the earliest after one third of the processing time.

Formal requirements for submission

• The Master's thesis must be written in English. As a rule, the length of the thesis should not exceed 3 DIN A4 pages per credit point (= 90 pages maximum). There is no minimum number of pages.
• Those passages of the thesis which are taken verbatim or in spirit from external works must be acknowledged.
• You must include a Statement of Originality with your final thesis. In this declaration of academic integrity, you declare that you have written the thesis yourself and that you have not used any sources or aids other than those specified. For more information, please refer to the Senate's guidelines on plagiarism . When uploading your thesis in PULS, the included Statement of Originality does not necessarily have to be signed. Example for this statement: “ I hereby declare that this thesis is the product of my own work. All the assistance received in preparing this thesis and the sources used have been acknowledged.”
• You submit your dissertation to the Student Administration Centre / Examinations Office in digital form only, using the Document Upload option in PULS . When uploading your dissertation in PULS, please check carefully that you have selected the correct version for submission. The Examination Office will forward the first document you submit to your examiners. An updated version of your dissertation that you submit later will not be forwarded to your examiners.

Missed/late submission

• If the candidate culpably misses the submission deadline, the assignment will be marked 'insufficient' (5.0). In the case of a missed deadline due to illness, an extension will be granted for the duration of the illness.
• If there is another good reason for missing the deadline, the Chair of the Board of Examiners may, after consultation with the supervisor, grant a reasonable extension of time, normally up to one month. The valid reason for the extension must be notified to the Examiner in writing immediately after it arises and must be made credible.

Grading procedure of your master thesis

• The Master's thesis must be assessed and marked by both examiners within six weeks.
• The examiners evaluate the work in writing and give reasons for their grades. The final grade of the thesis is the arithmetic mean of the grades.
• If the difference in marks is more than 2.0, or if one of the marks is lower than "adequate", a third examiner will be appointed by the board.
• If two of the three examiners assess the thesis as "insufficient" (5.0), the final grade of the thesis is "insufficient" (5.0). A Master's thesis graded "not sufficient" (5.0) may only be repeated once.

Defence procedure

• Normally, once your Master's thesis has been assessed (with at least a 4.0 from both assessors), it's your responsibility to arrange a date for your defence with your supervisors.
• Your supervisor can help you book a room for your defence.
• The Board of Examiners consists of the two examiners and one assessor. The Disputation consists of a 20-minute oral presentation and a 30-minute examination discussion , which must be recorded.
• The disputation is open to the public; the public may be excluded at the student's request.
• The assessment of the disputation counts for 25 percent of the overall assessment of the Master's thesis. It may be repeated once in the case of a grade of "unsatisfactory" (5,0).

Tip: Invite your friends and family to your defence. It's a great way to give them a glimpse into your professional life and celebrate your graduation.

Note: This FAQ may contain some outdated information. For the latest information, please visit the Examination Office website here .

You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security.

We use cookies on this website. Cookies help us deliver the best experience on our website. Read about cookies .

• Accept necessary
• Malmö University
• Student Web
• På svenska
• Programmes and courses
• Applications and admissions
• Tuition fees
• Scholarships
• Exchange studies at Malmö University
• Study Guidance
• Find housing in Malmö
• University Housing
• After admission
• Moving to Malmö
• Pre-orientation
• Arrival guide
• About studies at Malmö University
• Why choose Malmö University
• Understanding university studies
• Connect with current students
• Doctoral studies
• Doctoral courses
• Doctoral schools
• Education, Learning and Globalisation
• Doctoral school: Learning in Multicultural Societal Contexts
• Swedish National Graduate School in Science and Technology Education Research
• Doctoral school: Relevancing Mathematics and Science Education (RelMaS)
• Doctoral school: Sustainable Movement Education
• Finding ways in a time of great future challenges (FinnFram)
• Doctoral school: Pedagogy and Vocational Skills
• Doctoral school: Culturally Empowering Education through Language and Literature
• Research subjects
• Prominent research
• Research centres
• Biofilms Research Center for Biointerfaces
• Malmö Institute for Studies of Migration, Diversity and Welfare
• Internet of Things and People
• Centre for Work Life and Evaluation Studies
• Centre for Sexology and Sexuality Studies
• Research programmes
• Our research
• Institute for Urban Research
• Data Society
• Disciplinary literacy and inclusive teaching
• Research publications
• Search publications
• Malmö University Press
• Research in focus
• Focus: The mouth – a part of the body
• Focus: The climate and our society
• Focus: The war in Ukraine
• Focus: Perspectives on Malmö
• Focus: The future with AI
• Research events
• Be part of research
• Collaboration and Innovation
• Areas of collaboration
• Collaboration with students
• Collaborate with researchers
• Labs and facilities
• Culture collaboration
• Support Malmö University
• Job opportunities
• Current vacancies
• Meet our staff
• Employee benefits
• Faculties and departments
• Faculty of Health and Society
• Department of Biomedical Science
• Department of Criminology
• Department of Social Work
• Department of Care Science
• Department for Police Work
• Faculty of Culture and Society
• Department of Urban Studies
• Department of Global Political Studies
• School of Arts and Communication
• Faculty of Education and Society
• Department of Childhood, Education and Society
• Department of Sports Sciences
• Department of Natural Science, Mathematics and Society
• Department of School Development and Leadership
• Department of Culture, Languages and Media
• Department of Society, Culture and Identity

Faculty of Technology and Society

Department of computer science and media technology.

• Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics
• Faculty of Odontology
• Contact Malmö University
• Visit Malmö University
• Map of the buildings (Google Maps)
• Merchandise
• Whistleblowing
• News and press
• Management and decision-making paths
• Vision, objectives and strategy 2025
• Global engagement
• Sustainability
• Widened recruitment and participation
• Quality work at the University
• Apartments for researchers
• Malmö Academic Choir and Orchestra
• Student work - video pieces
• Alumni & Friends
• Annual Academic Celebration
• University Dental Clinic
• About the University Dental Clinic
• The University in a troubled world
• På svenska På svenska

EduSinglePage

About the course.

The course aims for the student to further develop their ability for critical thinking, argumentation and problem solving by carrying out independent scientific work in the field of computer science, with a particular focus on innovation for change in a digital society.

This course is offered as part of programme:

Computer Science: Innovation for Change in a Digital Society, Master's Program (Two-Year)

Course content

The student must independently plan, carry out and present a project that contributes to the current research area. Furthermore, the student's knowledge of research methodology must be applied. The course consists of 3 parts: 1. Problem definition and project planning 2. Execution of the thesis 3. Presentation of the degree project and opposition to another student's degree project

Syllabus - here you can also find course literature

Earlier syllabuses

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent of at least 180 credits in the subject of computer science or related and relevant subjects. Examples of such subjects include informatics, computer and information science, information systems, interaction design, human-computer interaction and media technology. At least 15 credits in programming, system development or equivalent. Knowledge equivalent to English 6 at the Swedish upper secondary level At least a pass grade in the course Research Methodology, Data Analysis, and Visualization At least a pass grade in the course Capstone Project At least 75 approved credits within the current programme

Course evaluation

The University provides students who are taking or have completed a course with the opportunity to share their experiences of and opinions about the course in the form of a course evaluation that is arranged by the University. The University compiles the course evaluations and notifies the results and any decisions regarding actions brought about by the course evaluations. The results shall be kept available for the students. (HF 1:14).

For more information about the education:

This education is provided by.

The Faculty of Technology and Society (TS), conducts education and research with a focus on technology and natural sciences, in...

The Department of Computer Science and Media Technology provides research-linked courses and study programmes at first-cycle an...

This carousel slider image is an image of: No alt tag provided

This carousel slider image is an image of: 821f8e47 63b4 491d 803d ed8cf2164496 1 105 c, graduate degree programs, graduate students enrolled, international students, online & distance degrees & certificates, upcoming events.

GRFP Summer Bootcamp

Due: Dissertation Year Fellowships

Competitive External Fellowships

NSF-GRF applications are due mid-October. Due dates for other opportunities vary. Start planning to apply today!

Learn More and Apply Now

Tips and Resources for Finals Week

You’ve got this, Tigers! Finals are coming Dec. 11-15. Here are some resources to help you finish the semester strong. 📚 Extended Library Hours Ellis Library will be open 24/7

SEC Emerging Scholars

Five University of Missouri students and postdoctoral scholars were recently selected to participate in the SEC Emerging Scholars program — a program aimed at preparing future SEC faculty members. The

Hanamori Skoblow Honored With P.E.O. Scholar Award

Human Development & Family Science

Liping Zhang

Medical Pharmacology & Physiology

Theresa Solis Metz

Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis

• Why Grad School at MU?
• Staff Directory
• Give to the Graduate School
• Latest COVID-19 News
• Graduate Program Statistics
• Graduate Career Outcomes
• Graduate/Professional Student Experience Survey
• Submit An Event
• Inclusion Initiatives
• McNair Scholars Directory
• National GEM Consortium
• National Name Exchange
• Guidelines for Good Practice in Graduate Education
• Scholarly Integrity & Ethics
• Responsible Conduct of Research
• Academic Honesty & Professional Ethics
• Visiting Campus
• Global Mizzou
• Our Community
• Columbia Resources
• Housing in Columbia
• Facilities, Centers & Institutes
• Student Organizations
• Interdisciplinary Opportunities
• Tuition & Estimated Expenses
• Budget & Loan Resources
• Pay Your Bill
• Assistantships
• External Funding
• International Teaching Assistant Program (ITAP)
• MU Graduate Student Fellowships
• Tax Information
• Tuition Support Processing
• Federal Aid for Domestic Students
• Search for Campus Employment
• Student Medical Insurance
• Travel Scholarships
• Preparing Future Faculty – Faculty Diversity Postdoctoral Program
• MU Research Excellence Program (REP)
• Prospective Postdocs
• Current Postdocs
• Orientation
• Mentoring & Training
• MU Postdoc Association
• Annual Review of Graduate Student Progress
• Awards for Faculty Mentoring
• Forms and Downloads
• Graduate Curriculum
• Graduate Faculty Senate
• Graduate Awards
• Inclusion & Recruitment Resources
• Departmental Contact Roster
• Mizzou Graduate Fellowships
• Recruitment Toolkit
• How to Prepare for Graduate School
• Degree Seeking Applicants
• Non-Degree Applicants
• MU Undergraduate Applicants
• Professional Degree Seeking Applicants
• Re-admitted Graduate Students
• UM Visiting Students Program
• International Applicants
• On Campus New Graduate Student Orientation & Resource Fair
• Degree Programs
• Considering Mizzou?
• Doctoral Timelines & Deadlines
• Master’s Timelines & Deadlines
• Educational Specialists Timelines & Deadlines
• Dual Degree
• Honoring Deceased Students
• Graduation and Commencement Deadlines
• Commencement Ceremony Participation
• Commencement Ceremony RSVP
• Academic Regalia
• Intellectual Property and Copyright
• Supplemental Materials
• Supplemental Electronic Materials
• Body Format
• Formatting Additional Pages
• Technology & Your Submission
• Thesis Process
• Dissertation Year Fellowships
• Donald K. Anderson Awards
• Dissertation & Thesis Awards
• Privacy Policy
• John D. Bies International Discovery Fellowship
• Beyond Meat Dissertation Award
• college teaching minor
• Mizzou 3MT®
• Workshops & Events
• Request a Workshop or Presentation

• You are here:  
• News & Events

Thesis Upload Instructions Seminar for Master's and Doctoral Students at Yuan Ze University

• Library Catalog
• Discovery Service
• e-Theses & Dissertations
• YZU Institutional Repository
• Classics 50
• Collection Funded by NSC
• Language Learning Resources
• Legacy Collection (Chen, Weijian)
• Collection by Topics
• Cloud Cinema
• Loan Services
• Purchase Recommendations
• Missing Item Services
• Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services
• Reciprocal Borrowing
• Off-Campus Access
• Alumni & Visitors
• Library Service Learning Activity
• Download Forms
• Library Instruction Request
• Ask a Librarian
• Rules & Regulations
• Reporting & Statistics
• Library Hours
• Admission to Library

Eligible Participants： Doctoral and Master's Students

Date and Time ： June 5, 2024, 14:10 - 16:00

Mode ： Online Teams https://reurl.cc/r9EnjZ

Thesis System ：   https://cloud.ncl.edu.tw/yzu/index.php

Instructions for International Students: Please refer to the download area at https://cloud.ncl.edu.tw/yzu/download.php

All document explanations can be found under " News", " Upload Workflow", " User Guides" and "Download Area."

Contact Information:

• Review Issues : Please contact the respective department staff.
• Graduation Process and Timeline Issues : Please contact the Office of Academic Affairs.