HQ Function

The Wageningen Campus serves as the central hub for WUR's educational programs, fundamental and applied research, administrative functions, and collaborative initiatives with industry and government.

Notable Features:

The Wageningen Campus is known for its modern, sustainable architecture, state-of-the-art research facilities (labs, greenhouses, climate chambers), extensive green spaces, and buildings designed to foster collaboration, such as the Forum, Orion, and Atlas buildings.

Work Culture:

The work culture at WUR's headquarters is highly international, collaborative, and research-intensive. It emphasizes innovation, critical thinking, academic freedom, and a strong focus on societal impact and sustainability.

HQ Significance:

The Wageningen Campus is a globally recognized center of excellence for agricultural, food, and environmental sciences, attracting students, researchers, and partners from around the world. It's a key node in the Food Valley, the Dutch agri-food innovation cluster.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and operations reflect WUR's core values of sustainability (e.g., BREEAM-certified buildings, green roofs), collaboration (open-plan research spaces, meeting hubs), and innovation (advanced technological infrastructure).

Location:

WUR supports a wide range of functions globally, primarily through international research collaborations, capacity building projects in developing countries, consultancy services, and by attracting a diverse body of international students and staff. It has project offices and partnerships in numerous countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, focusing on food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change adaptation, and environmental management. WUR also participates in major international research programs and networks.

Street Address:

Droevendaalsesteeg 2 (Building 101, Atlas Building - Main Executive Board Location)

City:

Wageningen

State/Province:

Gelderland

Country:

Netherlands