In order to deliver good work, professionals need agency – the ability to act and decide on the course of one’s actions. The agency of professionals in the public sector is however increasingly under pressure. Research suggests that these limitations on the agency of public professionals in turn limit …

Sustainable employability is essential for an aging workforce as careers extend and retirement ages rise. Organizations must adopt inclusive strategies that support older employees’ health, engagement, and productivity. Despite misconceptions about aging workers’ declining abilities, research highlights …

Binnen het partnerschap Samen Opleiden in en rond Amsterdam is aan de hand van de bekwaamheidseisen een methodiek ontwikkeld om de kloof tussen theorie en praktijk te verkleinen en om studenten inzicht te geven in de eigen ontwikkeling: de Amsterdamse Leer-Kracht-Lijn (ALKL). Als eerste stap hebben we …

Understanding the behaviour of parallel circuits is challenging for many students. In this paper, we present a lesson designed to support students in learning about parallel circuits by constructing a qualitative representation. Qualitative representations are non-numerical models that focus on causal …

Critical approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education are crucial for fostering inclusive learning environments. This paper examines student perceptions of diversity in a communication science department at a large Western European research university. Building on literature …

This study addresses the mental health needs of refugees and migrants in the Netherlands, highlighting the urgent public health challenges they face. Unique psychosocial hurdles, exacerbated by cultural dislocation, language barriers and systemic inequalities, hinder their access to quality mental healthcare. …

Collaborating with industry partners, the study investigates the use of digital design and robotic technology to optimize the utilization of residual wood. By employing computational design, custom products can be generated from mixed wood batches, enabling circular applications previously unattainable …

Cities are densifying their urban fabrics to conserve the natural and rural surroundings, but this poses risks to human health and well-being. Open space between buildings is scarce and often reserved for multiple uses. Pocket parks are a popular solution for addressing these space constraints So far, …

De Nederlandse bebouwde omgeving is en wordt herhaaldelijk geraakt door droogte, met financiële, ecologische en maatschappelijke effecten tot gevolg. Klimaatverandering en stedelijke ontwikkelingen zullen het droogterisico naar verwachting doen toenemen. Om de weerbaarheid van de bebouwde omgeving tegen …