Why study Think Water?
Water is essential in a sustainable world
Water problems are one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Water is important for growing food, generating energy and good health for both people and the environment, affecting the lives of millions of people worldwide. Due to climate change and overpopulation, water reserves are under severe pressure. Water bodies, such as rivers and lakes, are in poor ecological condition. Logically, water has therefore been included by the United Nations as a central theme in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
High-tech and low-tech strengthen each other
Think Water is an interdisciplinary programme, i.e. it does not approach water problems from one specific discipline, but brings together knowledge from fundamental and applied sciences. Our philosophy is that water problems can only be solved sustainably by combining high-tech and low-tech. The high-tech solutions are based on expertise from the engineering sciences, while low-tech solutions are nature-based applications from the biological sciences. Think Water is structured in such a way that you learn to integrate scientific knowledge and skills from these different disciplines.
Be part of the solutions
The programme examines water problems from a holistic perspective of the water system and its many functions for people and nature. This allows you to develop a broad understanding of the water system and the various, often complex, problems we face. All components of the water system are covered (coasts, estuaries, rivers, lakes, and groundwater). You will learn how to apply the various high-tech and low-tech solutions, how to ensure cross-pollination and how you can achieve win-wins for the various functions of the water system. In this way you can contribute to a better future by designing and implementing sustainable solutions for the water problems we are facing, now and in the future.