The Sloe area is an unembanked industrial port area in Zeeland. As sea levels rise, this area will experience increased flood risks. This is partly due to climate change, which is causing sea level rise to accelerate, and partly due to the area's vulnerability because it is located outside the dike ring, …

Research conducted by Universities of Applied Sciences (UASs) is frequently driven by professional practice where researchers are challenged with finding solutions to real-life problems. These real-life solutions are significantly enhanced by the participation of stakeholders. Through this inclusion …

Many organizations are seeing an increase in employees balancing work with informal caregiving. To support them, a workplace participatory approach (PA) intervention was implemented in four Dutch organizations. This study evaluated the implementation, influencing factors, and stakeholder experiences. A …

lorio, the newly opened restaurant at The Charles Hotel in Munich, is currently faced with the challenge of not meeting its targeted average spend per guest. As a result of a drastic reduction in seating capacity – from 35 to 16 tables – due to a complete restaurant design, management is under pressure …

As sustainable practices become increasingly important in consumer markets, brands are integrating upcycled ingredients into personal care products. However, consumer acceptance of these products is not guaranteed and often depends on psychological factors such as trust, perceived quality, and associations …

This paper investigates Giggle's strategic growth into Southern Europe, with a focus on Italy as a pilot market. Through a review of the literature, stakeholder interviews, and user surveys, it presents a legally compliant, scalable market entry strategy. Key findings indicate Rome's preparation for …

"Europe’s energy transition requires not only technological innovation but also new educational approaches that equip future professionals to navigate complex social, technical, and governance challenges. This expert article examines how students from Avans University of Applied Sciences contribute to …

Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) can play an important role in the energy transition for urban areas. Implementation of PEDs require that urban planning and energy planning processes are integrated. So far PED research has predominantly been concerned with achieving an energy positive balance for urban …

This report outlines the results of a stakeholder analysis in the De Zwette case in Leeuwarden that was done as part of the JPI Urban Europe project Flexposts. Central concept in Flexposts is the PED or Positive Energy District that can be defined as an area with a net positive energy balance annually. …

This paper explores how universities orchestrate academic-industry co-creation within mission-oriented regional innovation ecosystems. The empirical case analyses the Greater Manchester Electrochemical Hydrogen Cluster (GMEHC) through a structured collaboration between Centre for Enterprise, Manchester …