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Welcome at SENSE

We are an academic network for integrated environmental and sustainability research and multidisciplinary PhD training.

Established in 1994, the Research School for Socio-Economic and Natural Sciences of the Environment has developed into a Dutch network of outstanding environmental research institutes and graduate schools from six Dutch universities and institutes.

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News

SENSE e-News September-October 2026

21 Oct 2026

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Highlight

Meet the Researcher! In this edition: Khin Nawarat

20 October 2026

Event

SENSE Symposium 2026 - Reimagining Sustainability: Connecting Systems, Challenges and Future Pathways

Deadline call for contributions: 30 October 2026. Event date: 25 November 2026Amsterdam

Event

Groningen Sustainability Conference 2027 (GSC2027)

Deadline call for contributions: 25 October 2026. Event date: 5-10 April 2027Groningen

Course

A1 SENSE Introductory Course: building a personal vision for your PhD

Next edition: 23 - 25 March 2027De Bosrand, Ede

About our academic network

The SENSE research school is currently a network of 5 research institutes in the field of environmental and sustainability sciences connected to 4 Dutch universities, and the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education.

The SENSE Research School is dedicated to supporting the development and dissemination of cutting-edge disciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scientific knowledge in the field of environmental and sustainability sciences. The SENSE organisation consists of a general board, a directorate or daily board, a research committee, an education committee, a PhD Council and a SENSE supporting office.