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NBN Sustainability Award

In collaboration with Scimingo, NBN organises a thesis award, namely the NBN Sustainability Award. Here, we look for the best thesis on sustainability.

Group photo of the winner and runner up's of the NBN thesis awards.

Advantages

Participating in this award has many benefits for students:

Increased visibility of your research.

A nice addition to your CV. The title 'Winner of the NBN Sustainability Award' obviously looks good on your CV and can give you a boost on the job market.

Fun prizes to be won.

How to participate

Registration for the NBN Sustainability Award is automatic when you register for the Flemish Thesis Prize

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Edition 2024

In the media

Read more about Sustainability Award in the media.

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Winner 2024

Elisa Kooy

Bioengineer Elisa Kooy (UGent) wrote her thesis on hydrochar. This product, obtained from fish and shellfish residues, has potential applications in improving soil quality, filtering wastewater and energy storage.

Read the interview here

Winner 2023

Gentiel Acar

Gentiel Acar (UGent) investigated the reusability of mineral wool as an insulation material in his thesis. He analysed the process from dismantling to repurposing and argues for more creative reuse as a sustainable alternative to incineration.

Read the interview here