This course focuses on the speciation and bioavailability of metal complex species, organic compounds and nanoparticles in aqueous environments.The course program will focus on the analytical and physical chemistry of metal ions in complexing aqueous environments and the bioavailabilities of different species. Due attention will also be given to the speciation and bioavailability of organic compounds. Modern analytical speciation techniques such as DGT, PLM, DMT, stripping voltammetries, ligand exchange methods, SPME, radiotracer techniques, etc. will be discussed in methodological detail. 

For more information see here. 

This workshop is aimed at complete beginners and assumes no prior programming experience. It gives an overview of the language with an emphasis on practical problem-solving, using examples and exercises drawn from various aspects of bioinformatics work. The workshop is structured so that the parts of the language most useful for bioinformatics are introduced as early as possible, and that students can start writing plausibly-useful programs after the first few sessions. 

For more information see here. 

This is an advanced PhD course which explores state-of-the-art principles and techniques in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and GIS as they apply to complex research questions within the Environmental Sciences. Participants will learn to integrate Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and spatial Data Science within the ArcGIS (Esri) ecosystem to develop innovative new approaches for their research topics. 

For more information see here. 

Complex water and sustainability challenges rarely fit within a single discipline. Yet most PhD projects are individual and rooted in one field. This course addresses the gap between those two realities. Participants will acquire theoretical knowledge and build practical skills for interdisciplinary research: how to clarify your disciplinary contribution, take seriously the perspective of others, find common ground across difference, and creatively integrate different ways of knowing. These four stages draw on Utrecht University’s model for interdisciplinary learning and are applied here to real water problems — river basin management, the water-energy-food nexus, hydrological modelling, and more.

The course is co-organized by IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, TU Delft, and Wageningen University & Research.

For more information see here. 

Recent advances in deep neural networks have led to increased interest from researchers about both the cutting edge “deep learning” models and classical “machine learning” techniques, which have historically been very underused in scientific research. In this course, we will start with the basics of machine learning and, using scientific examples throughout, use code, and visualizations to explore all the components that go into making practical use of machine learning (ML) techniques for research.

For more information see here. 

The overall aim of the A1 course is to create a vision for your own development, accompanied by a plan. This, so you can pro-actively discuss, and reflect on, the direction you want to take with your research, together with your supervision team. We will use an extended TSP form as the output, so you start discussions with your supervisors with the form they are used to.The 2-2.5 in-person days are meant to sharpen your plans, by actively engaging with the topics a starting PhD candidate needs to think about. It will also provide an opportunity to get to know other PhD students in the SENSE network. You can learn about each other’s research activities, the problems that are being tackled and get the opportunity to build new links within your network.

Registration for the online modules of the A1 course is now open. These modules are designed to support you in developing and reflecting on the different components of your draft TSP. The modules you will follow depend on whether you choose the short or the in-depth version of the course. For more information about the course structure and the different participation options, please visit the website. The in-person sessions for this edition will take place from 27–29 October at Hotel De Bosrand in Ede.

For more information see here. 

Tinbergen Institute Summer School 2026

This one-week intensive course explores how poverty and inequality shape — and are shaped by — individual behavior, markets, and policy in developing economies. Through a microeconomic lens, participants will examine how households, firms, and governments interact in contexts of constraint and opportunity. The course combines conceptual and empirical perspectives on key dimensions of development: financial inclusion, human capital, labor markets, and welfare measurement.

Application deadline: 15 June 2026
For more information see here. 

Tinbergen Institute Summer School 2026

In this course, we provide a fast-paced foundational introduction to machine-learning techniques. Special attention is paid to the mathematical foundations of machine-learning algorithms, how to implement these from scratch, and how to avoid pitfalls such as overfitting.

Application deadline: 15 June 2026
For more information see here. 

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Summer School 2026

In this course you examine different approaches to coping with climate change, from international agreements to climate actions by companies, cities and individual citizens. Each week, we delve into different topics and challenges, ranging from the history of climate change governance, to how we adapt to perhaps irreversible climate-induced effects in an equitable way. We also critically engage with questions around responsibility and accountability for and in the climate crisis.

Extended application deadline: 31 May 2026 
For more information see here. 

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Summer School 2026

This course focuses on the societal and political dimensions of the energy transition, while taking into account the physical and technical limitations of the energy system, as well as earth’s environmental boundaries. You will be equipped with a comprehensive overview of the global energy transition’s needs, its challenges and solutions, and the trade-offs generated by different (policy) options. The course will introduce you to the leading theories, concepts, proposed solutions, and current governance efforts in the energy transition.

Extended application deadline: 31 May 2026 
For more information see here. 

Tinbergen Institute Summer School 2026

This course will arm you with tools to measure inequality and inequity in health and health care. In addition to gaining competence in graphical analysis of health inequality and computation of inequality indices, you will consider the normative implications of the measures. You will be introduced to analysis of equity in the distribution of health care and learn how the tools of health inequality measurement can be used to make cost-effectiveness analysis and population health measurement sensitive to equity objectives.

Application deadline: 22 June 2026 
For more information see here. 

Tinbergen Institute Summer School 2026

Throughout this course, we will explore how finance can be leveraged to promote sustainability across various sectors. We will dive into topics such as asset pricing, responsible investing, green bonds, impact investing, and the growing role of ESG metrics in corporate and financial decision-making. You will also gain insights into the tools available to finance professionals to drive positive change while still achieving financial returns.

Application deadline: 29 June 2026 
For more information see here. 

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Summer School 2026

During this course you will engage with the leading theories, concepts, proposed solutions, controversies, and current trends and debates of water governance. You will study challenges and opportunities on multiple scales from the global level, to regional, national, and local approaches in the Netherlands and in the Global South. Additionally, this course will feature guest speakers from diverse backgrounds, offering varied perspectives on global water challenges with a preference for water justice framings. An excursion will provide practical insights into water management in the Netherlands.

Extended application deadline: 31 May 2026 
For more information see here. 

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Summer School 2026

Explore one of the most urgent challenges of our time—how to make environmental action just. This interactive summer course delves into environmental justice, asking: who benefits, who loses, and why? You’ll engage with contemporary philosophical debates, real-world case studies, and justice movements from around the globe. Learn how environmental decisions affect vulnerable communities, ecosystems, and future generations across land, sea, and climate. With expert lecturers, guest practitioners, and a hands-on city walk, this interdisciplinary course invites you to critically rethink sustainability, justice, and your role in shaping a more just world.

Extended application deadline: 31 May 2026 
For more information see here. 

Tinbergen Institute Summer School 2026

This course is about one of the greatest challenges of our time: climate change. What are the latest insights of the science of economics into its causes and potential solutions? How large are the costs of climate change? Should we tax carbon, cap-and-trade emission rights, or subsidize solar and wind power? Why is it so difficult to stick to environmental agreements such as ‘Paris’, despite the evident benefits to all? How can we prevent our industry from moving abroad if we take a leading role and ‘go it alone’ in taking environmental action? What is the role of economic growth and development? Should we stop it to avert a climate catastrophe and biodiversity loss, or can we pin our hopes on green growth?

Application deadline: 10 August 2026 
For more information see here. 

Climate change is increasingly driving displacement through sea-level rise, extreme weather events and environmental degradation, often in already fragile contexts. This panel explores how law, policy and international responsibility are evolving in response to the climate crisis. Participation is possible online and in person at VU Amsterdam.

For more information, see here.

IHE Delft alumni and their contacts are invited to participate in the next IHE Delft Alumni online seminar on 4 June at 14:00 CEST, where Alumnus Daniel Ascúntar Ríos & Elidier Gómez Sánchez will deliver a talk titled “A park for water security, biodiversity and more in Colombia”.

For more information, see here.

This event brings together groundwater professionals, from scientific research to policy and practice, fostering dialogue across disciplines and sectors towards sustainable groundwater protection, use and management.

For more information, see here.

The Centre for Sustainable Development Studies is hosting a public lecture exploring how climate change, water governance, and environmental politics intersect with colonial power structures and epistemic injustice. The session will examine how Indigenous and Global South knowledge systems continue to be marginalized in climate and water governance, and why addressing these exclusions is central to building just climate futures. The event is co-organized by UvA CSDS, IHE Delft and University of Groningen.

For more information, see here.

IHE Delft is taking part in the Netherlands-wide science festival Weekend van de Wetenschap! On Saturday, 3 October, the Institute welcomes curious visitors for hands-on experiments! We’ll have several stations at which visitors of all ages can learn about water in a fun and interactive way.

For more information, see here.

Mathieu Blondeel, Ina Lehmann, and Mirja Schoderer, Ass. Professors in the Environmental Policy Analysis (EPA) department of the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) of VU Amsterdam, authored a new report on behalf of the Committee on Development (DEVE) of the European Parliament, published on the European Parliament website.The report, titled The impact of the energy transition on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, examines how global energy transition processes affect Indigenous Peoples and local communities, with particular attention to rights, participation, justice, and resource governance. The publication contributes to ongoing European and international discussions on ensuring that sustainability transitions are socially just and rights-based.

Read more here.

Delft, 20 April 2026 — Rotary and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education reaffirmed their long-standing partnership during the Climate and Water Mobilization Forum held on 18 April, highlighting 15 years of collaboration through the Rotary-IHE Delft scholarships aimed at addressing global water and environmental challenges.

Read more here.

A new study, conducted by researchers from the Netherlands and Germany, estimates that urban agriculture in European cities could produce up to 20 million tons of vegetables annually, representing roughly one-third of the region’s current vegetable production. The study, published in Sustainable Cities and Society, systematically analyzes the potential of urban agriculture for 840 cities across 30 European countries.

Read more here.

• Heidi Mendoza
  Buckets at the end of the world: Rivers that run dry, rivers that overflow
  20 May 2026, IVM - VU Amsterdam
• Mirjam Tijhuis
  The importance of realistic surface radiation in cloud-resolving models
  28 May 2026, Wageningen University
• Sinoxolo Magaya
  Crystals and Manure for Food
  28 May 2026, IVM - VU Amsterdam
• Alessia Matanó
  From Drought to Flood: Uncovering the Dynamics of Risk
  29 May 2026, IVM - VU Amsterdam
• Janine de Wit
  Managing water excess and deficit in agriculture: subsurface drainage and irrigation systems
  29 May 2026, Wageningen University
• Aslihan Ural-Janssen
  Integrated modeling of nutrient emissions to air and water: Synergetic solutions for the European future
  1 June 2026, Wageningen University
• Yuwei Qin
  From Soil to Tuber: Cadmium Uptake by Potato Plants and Remediation Mechanisms
  4 June 2026, IHE Delft & TU Delft
• Alaaeldin Elozeiri
  Ion-Selective Electrodialysis for Water Treatment Applications: Transport Phenomena in Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Membranes
  5 June 2026, Wageningen University
• Juliëtte C.S. Anema
  Improving solar-induced fluorescence retrieval from GOME-2 and TROPOMI for long-term vegetation monitoring
  5 June 2026, Wageningen University
• Ara Cho
  Inverse modeling of carbonyl sulfide to constrain photosynthesis across scales
  10 June 2026, Wageningen University
• Yuxin Shi
  Dual nitrogen and phosphorus control for mitigating eutrophication and cyanobacterial blooms
  15 June 2026, Wageningen University
• Miranti Ariyani
  Antibiotics and nutrients in an Indonesian multifunctional reservoir: Analysis, source identification, impact assessment, and management options
  22 June 2026, Wageningen University
• Karlijn Doorenspleet
  Improving North Sea biodiversity monitoring using novel molecular approaches
  25 June 2026, Wageningen University
• Alessia Ore
  Subsurface water reuse: insights into the occurrence, fate, and transformation of organic micropollutants
  26 June 2026, Wageningen University
• Marko Pranić
  Carbon against PFAS: adsorption at low concentration
  1 July 2026, Wageningen University
• Raquel González Armas
  Between stomata and clouds: Unveiling vegetation-atmospheric boundary layer interactions with high resolution observations and modeling
  1 July 2026, Wageningen University