MINERAL ELEMENT CONTENT OF ORGANICALLY VERSUS CONVENTIONALLY GROWN STRAWBERRIES
Fruit mineral content is vital to human health, with strawberries being rich in K, P, Mg, and Ca. This research compared organic and conventional strawberries grown on adjacent plots, utilizing microbial biostimulants. Results showed minor differences in mineral content, with bacterial inoculants enhancing uptake. However, no consistent nutritional advantage was found for organic fruits over conventional ones in terms of micronutrient content, suggesting that complex environmental factors heavily influence the final composition.
Preventing Cognitive Decline Through Healthy Habits and Nutrition
The CITA GO-ON study, in which Mondragon Unibertsitatea participates, aims to prevent cognitive decline in over 1,000 older adults by promoting healthy habits, cardiovascular health, and cognitive stimulation. The two-year project features interventions like physical activity and emotional training, with a strong focus on nutrition. Nutritional workshops, led by BCC Innovation, teach participants about brain-healthy foods and cooking techniques to support long-term cognitive function.
Staff Week on Sustainability and Well-Being in the Workplace
FH JOANNEUM’s 2025 Staff Week on Sustainability and Well-Being in the Workplace hosted 31 participants from 17 countries. The event, opened by Birgit Hernády and Bernadette Triebl-Wurzinger, featured sustainability discussions and a sustainable Graz city tour, alongside well-being sessions, including movement and meditation. Participants also visited the Bad Gleichenberg campus and the Zotter Chocolate Factory to learn about sustainable production. It fostered valuable insights for creating healthy, sustainable workplaces.
Learning Together – Reflecting Together: How Can Health Be Promoted in a Rural Context?
SAVONIA University of Applied Sciences and FH JOANNEUM, partners in the EU4Dual alliance, conducted their first Blended Intensive Program (BIP) in the summer semester of 2025 with UCAM University. Focused on health promotion in rural primary care, the program involved students from over ten countries. Preparations began in December 2023, with monthly online meetings throughout 2024. The BIP included virtual kick-offs, on-site presentations, case studies, and field excursions. Students applied health promotion methods and participatory
