New degree programs focusing on the role of plants and animals in the green transition approved by the ministry
In future, it will be possible to study animal science and plant and food science at AU Viborg. This is announced by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science in a press release in which the ministry names 13 new degree programmes that have now been officially approved.
Aarhus University's AU Viborg campus in Foulum has now officially been given the green light by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science to start new degree programmes in animal science and plant and food science from 2024. The degree programmes will be based at Aarhus University's campus in Foulum. This news pleases Finn Borchsenius, vice-dean for education at the Faculty of Technical Sciences:
"Of course, it's great that we've finally got the formal approvals in place. We are already in full swing developing the new degree programs that will be located in AU Viborg. Now we can just be pleased that we have succeeded, and that we can continue the work of getting everything ready for our future students at AU Viborg in 2024," says Finn Borchsenius.
Focus on the role of plants and animals in the green transition
The new degree programs in animal science and plant and food science focus on how animals and plants can be included in the green transition. Jørgen E. Olesen, Head of Department at the Department of Agroecology, is pleased that the Plant and Food Science program has finally been approved by the Ministry:
"I am incredibly pleased that we have now received this approval, and that we can now move forward with our work in relation to planning the programs. These are degree programs that are very much needed if we are to be able to support the green transition for the benefit of society in the future," says Jørgen E. Olesen.
In addition to the degree programmes in animal science and plant and food science, AU Viborg will also educate veterinary students from 2024. Charlotte Lauridsen, Head of Department at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Science, emphasizes that the future students on the Animal Science programme at AU Viborg will play a crucial role for the future workforce in the green transition.
Becoming part of Denmark's green campus
The vision for AU Viborg is to be a center for education and research that paves the way for the green transition within the future sustainable food, climate-friendly production methods and bio-based solutions for energy.
At the same time, we're working hard to ensure that the future campus in AU Viborg will be a modern green campus with optimal conditions for future students. The renovation of the existing buildings in AU Viborg is therefore one of the things that are in focus in the development of AU Viborg, explains the vice-dean for education:
"When we look at the buildings, it's important that we focus on creating an optimal framework for a good study environment and good facilities for the students. At the same time, we're working to think in terms of solutions that can contribute to AU Viborg becoming a green campus where CO2 emissions are as low as possible. We've already taken the first tentative steps, and we're continuously working to find new, innovative projects and solutions," says Finn Borchsenius.
Read more about the degree programs at AU Viborg here:
https://tech.au.dk/uddannelse/au-viborg/veterinaermedicin
https://tech.au.dk/uddannelse/au-viborg/dyrevidenskab
https://tech.au.dk/uddannelse/au-viborg/plante-og-foedevarevidenskab