From 17 to 21 September 2012, the International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering (IMETE) will host a summer school on Nutrient Recycling in Agricultural Systems at Ghent University in Belgium.

The following topics will be dealt with:

  • Global cycles and transformations processes of nitrogen, mineral nutrients and soil organic matter
  • Nutrient surpluses and nutrient mining: causes and consequences
  • Soil nutrient status and fertilization advice systems
  • Localization of nutrient unbalances: local, regional and global level
  • Legislation of nutrient management
  • Adaptation of agricultural management practices to reduce nutrient losses
  • Technologies for nutrient recovery from waste streams

Several case studies are included and a field trip is organized. Moreover, all participants are given the opportunity to present a poster.

Read more at imetesummer.ugent.be


Date published: 19 July 2012

Event details


  • 17/09/2012 - 21/09/2012

  • Ghent University, Belgium

  • UNESCO-IHE, Ghent University, Institute of Chemical Technology Prague

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