This research was made to determine how HZ University of Applied Sciences (further referred to as HZ) could change its catering options to be more sustainable and healthier while staying financially viable. Even though the catering has already implemented a number of sustainable measures, like sourcing …

This thesis explores the issue of overconsumption in the fashion industry and investigates how circular design and consumer education can encourage longer garment use. While awareness of sustainability has increased, many consumers still struggle to translate this into action. Through primary research—including …

Wanneer een kind tieter zegt in plaats van gieter, is dat dan alleen schattig – of ook een vroeg signaal voor spellingproblemen? In dit onderzoek staat de mogelijke voorspellende waarde van articulatieproblemen centraal bij eentalige leerlingen in het speciaal basisonderwijs (SBO). Via dossieranalyse …

Dit onderzoeksrapport richt zich op de mentale zorg voor Oekraïense ontheemden binnen de gemeente Middelburg en de rol die de werkgroep ‘Oekraïne’ kan spelen in het bieden van passende ondersteuning. Na de Russische invasie van Oekraïne in 2022 zijn duizenden Oekraïense ontheemden naar Nederland gevlucht, …

This study focuses on developing of a cost-effective and comprehensive physiotherapy protocol for the rehabilitation of patients with femur fractures complicated by osteomyelitis with significant muscle atrophy. The primary physiotherapeutic goal is to regain ambulatory mobility, ensure the safe progression …

De daling van de leesvaardigheid en leesmotivatie van Nederlandse kinderen is een zorgwekkende trend, vooral binnen het speciaal (basis)onderwijs waar kinderen door leer- en gedragsproblemen extra belemmeringen ervaren in hun leesontwikkeling. Dit kwalitatieve onderzoek verkent hoe leerkrachten in het …

This project focuses on addressing the needs of children with disabilities in Nepal through an occupational therapy perspective within the Inclusive Education Resource Classroom (IERC) established by SAMA Nepal. These classrooms provide resources, primarily in the form of playing material, but teachers …

Currently, the Netherlands is still experiencing high levels of food waste, especially among young adults. Despite growing awareness on this topic, one specific group remains largely unexplored: Dutch vocational education (MBO) students. Therefore, this project explores the perceptions and current behaviour …

Our planet’s weather patterns are changing, plastic pollution is increasing, economic volatility and social inequality are rising globally, and supply chains are becoming more unstable due to the overuse of vital resources. With its global reach and influence, the hospitality industry has the potential …

What I discovered is an imbalance between the three core components of well-being: mental, social, and physical. While well-being has become increasingly important, especially among the new generation after the pandemic, hotels still tend to prioritise physical services, often neglecting the mental and …