Presented as part of the National XR Day, this contribution aims to involve academia in exploring how XR technologies can foster social connectedness in increasingly individualized digital environments.

Citizen science has demonstrated potential to foster local changes in public health, including physical (in)activity. We used community-engaged citizen science to explore how to improve the exercise-friendliness of a Dutch neighborhood, chosen because it scored below average on important health parameters. …

In this paper we analyse “interconnected communication sequences” between Professional Foster Parents (PFPs) and Birth Parents (BPs) in family-style group care. Interconnected communication sequences are coherent sequences constructed by participants by use of multiple communication media. In family-style …

We explore how a graduate level course we developed about tensions in multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSPs), may foster the development of a paradox mindset and paradoxical thinking skills among business students. We analyzed students’ reflective essays (n=77) and present a process model that depicts …

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are increasingly called upon to both respond to and drive societal change. To better understand how HEIs can enhance their ability to innovate, an integrative literature review was conducted, examining the concept of innovative capacity. Key resources, such as social …

Background: Most studies on older adults' vitality focus on linear connections between determinants and outcomes. To design more comprehensive and impactful approaches to support the vitality of older adults, a better understanding of the interplay among elements that shape their vitality is necessary. …

Higher education, as a catalyst for social progress and talent development, holds a unique position to foster mutual learning across sectors, disciplines, life-spheres and communities. By nurturing critical thinking and creativity, education can empower students to drive and take societal and environmental …

To conclude, this research aimed to provide the knowledge management platform and HZ Studio insights on what can be worked on to make sure the platform implementation is successful. Throughout the process, I investigated the problem, the community aspect of it, the change aspect, the leadership aspect, …

Research Aim So far, Implementation Science has mainly focused on implementing and de-implementing specific evidence-based interventions. However, this is not always feasible. Implementation science has not yet formulated a response to this. We believe that implementation science can provide an opportunity …

This longitudinal mixed methods study, employing an explanatory sequential design, examined how in-service professional development in a secondary school context influenced teachers’ self-reported differentiated instruction (DI) practices across five domains. Particular attention was given to contextual …