HZ University of Applied Sciences is situated in the heart of the South-western Delta, where the sea and rivers meet and the land is below sea level. These characteristics bring great challenges with them. Water is therefore one of the major themes of the HZ.


Because of its location, the HZ is a source of innovative solutions, not only for this region but also for delta areas worldwide. Practical research on water focuses, among other things, on the availability and quality of fresh water, coastal safety and the transitions between land and water.

Research groups

There are several research groups that conduct water-related research.

Water, Food

Aquaculture in Delta Areas

Energy

Delta Power

Water, Vitality

Resilient Deltas

Water

Building with Nature

Water

Water Technology

Projects & publications related to the theme of water

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AquaSPICE

The research group Water Technology is a partner in the Horizon 2020 program of the European Union…

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Flipfarm in Waterdunen

To date, oysters in the Netherlands are cultivated at the bottom of shallow waters (i.e. bottom…

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Underwater Laboratory

Behind the research facility of NIOZ in Yerseke lie 12 concrete basins that are flooded during high…

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Working with waterscapes

The 'Working with Water Landscapes' initiative should start connecting the regional economy and the…

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C-SCAPE

Sand suppletions are one of the most important and most used techniques against flooding. While…

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Ecodami

The world over, reefs, built by bio builders such as corals and shellfish, provide important…

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Geen zee te hoog

This project approaches the development of flood protection strategies as a spatial issue,…

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Riobase

A well-functioning sewer is vitally important, but as a small municipality, how do you make sure…

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Future shores

Sea level rise puts pressure on the safety, ecology and economy of the coast and delta waters. The…

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Ecological resilience

The loss of biodiversity and the need for climate adaptation are major global challenges, according…

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Nature package Westerschelde- Bath; Ossenisse &…

In the Western Scheldt, current velocities have increased especially in recent years due to…