Thesis award

Who will be Indy Verheyen's successor? Register for the NBN Sustainability Award!

NBN Sustainability Award (NL)

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

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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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2025 edition

Pitches 2025

Watch the short presentations of the nominees

In the media

Read more about Sustainability Award in the media.

Past editions

Winner 2025

Indy Verheyen

In his bachelor's thesis, Indy Verheyen (HOGENT) investigated the strength of poplar and how this fast-growing tree species can develop into a fully-fledged building material.
Read the interview here
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
Gentiel Acar, the winner of the 2023 NBN sustainablility award

Hera Awards (FR)

The Hera Awards, organised annually by Future Generations, encourages students to submit their thesis on various topics around sustainable development and social themes. NBN is proud to sponsor this prestigious initiative. With these awards, young talents are encouraged to help build a better future. Discover here how you can participate and have a chance to win great prizes!

Find out how you can participate here


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