NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is an internationally oriented university of applied sciences in the Northern Netherlands with campuses in Leeuwarden, Emmen and Groningen, among others. The educational institution focuses on practice-oriented education and applied research, with strong focus areas such as sustainability, green chemistry, water technology, hospitality, health and engineering. Students thereby work together with companies and social organizations on current practical issues.

Within ecosystems such as Chemport Europe and WaterCampus Leeuwarden, NHL Stenden plays an active role in innovation and talent development for the circular economy. Through research groups, living labs and courses such as Green Chemistry, the University of Applied Sciences contributes to the development of sustainable technologies and the strengthening of the regional labor market and knowledge infrastructure