Full of inspiring plenary sessions and fascinating workshops in which you were challenged to actively get to work or, conversely, to quietly turn inward and gain new insights. Moments in which you could make valuable connections, exchange knowledge and be inspired by the beautiful biomimicry exhibition and the surprising stands at the inspiration festival. And if you needed some peace and quiet, the decompress room was the perfect place to catch your breath.

𝐄𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐣𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐠:

🔹 Both the opening and closing provided a fresh perspective and room for reflection, ensuring that everyone went home inspired and with new insights. 

🔹 Of course, there was also plenty of festive attention for the award winners 🏆. Congratulations to Helena Comella Romeu on her impressive thesis ‘Framing in Climate Change Communication and its Influence on Ideological Divides’ and to Sterre ter Haar on her award-winning Master’s thesis ‘The direct effect of CO2 rise on the plant ionome: Implications for Exacerbating Global Malnutrition’. In addition, no fewer than 11 enthusiastic student groups 💡 won cash prizes for their innovative ideas to actually realise their sustainable initiatives during the Sustainability in Education Challenge. 

🔹 The annual SustainaBul ranking, compiled by Studenten voor Morgen 🌍, was also proudly announced. For the second year in a row, Hogeschool van Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein – VHL University of Applied Sciences took the number 1 position 🥇, a fantastic achievement! This year’s Best Practice award went to the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam for their inspiring initiative ‘Climate Change and Sustainability Law Clinic’. Congratulations! 🎉

🔹 With no fewer than 17 workshops and more than 35 inspiring speakers, you could immerse yourself in a wide range of themes related to “Justice in Transitions”. From in-depth discussions about what the fair price really is, to practical tips on how to bring justice into the classroom from a didactic point of view.

We look back with pride on this wonderful edition of Groene Peper 2025. Our heartfelt thanks go to The Hague University of Applied Sciences 🙌, who, with great passion, dedication and expertise, together with the Groene Peper team, made this day an unforgettable experience.

Are you enthusiastic and would you like to host Groene Peper 2026 at your educational institution?

📅 Please contact us at info@groenepeper.com for more information.

See you next year!