An important assumption often underlying initiatives that stimulate the creative industries in deprived neighbourhoods is that the presence of creative entrepreneurs contributes to the regeneration of these neighbourhoods. Besides contributing to economic development, creative entrepreneurs are also …

Een neerslag van het onderzoek dat is gedaan door de leden van de onderzoeksgroep die verbonden is aan het lectoraat Creative Industries and Social Innovation

Het onderhavige rapport geeft de inhoudelijke eindrapportage van de uitgevoerde werkzaamheden binnen het KIEM-VANG project met de titel ‘Hergebruik van thermoharde composieten. Onderzoek van afvalproductsoorten en inzameling van onderzoeksafvalproducten.’ Het project is bij het Nationaal Regieorgaan …

This chapter examines current branding trends in significant Asian markets, namely Japan, South Korea, and India, with a special focus on one emerging branding nation, China. No generalizations towards the whole of Asia can be drawn from this research. However, research identified some aspects in the …

The chapter provides overview of the Arctic sociocultural landscape, highlighting innovative and growing Arctic cities, thinnig-out rural areas, demographic challenges, and dependence on extractive and primary industries. Indigenous peoples often experience these elements in distinct manners.The EU has …

Corporate social responsibility, particularly in the field of the apparel industry, is subject to lots of discussion. Several tragedies have led to a growing concern with regard to the impact of the fashion industry on the environment. The apparel industry needs to find a balance between taking responsibility …

Engineering students have to learn to create robust solutions in professional contexts where new technologies emerge constantly and sometimes disrupt entire industries. The question rises if universities design curricula that enable engineering students to acquire these cognitive skills. The Cynefin …

Since its invention, synthetic plastic has been used increasingly in everyday life. Many industries make use of this easily shaped product, mainly for packaging purposes. In addition, many products such as shower gels, scrubs, and other personal care products contain micro plastic particles. The increasing …

Traditional toy industries have been influenced by the emergence of tech gadgets such as iPad and Virtual Reality Glasses. Based on a report on The Telegraph (2010), tech gadgets have replaced traditional dolls and cars as children’s favorite presents. Huawei, one of the China’s leading toy companies, …

Author supplied: Abstract—The growing importance and impact of new technologies are changing many industries. This effect is especially noticeable in the manufacturing industry. This paper explores a practical implementation of a hybrid architecture for the newest generation of manufacturing systems. …