Two years ago, in an economically underprivileged neighbourhood, designers and researchers collaborated with residents to investigate how local community challenges could be supported by initially hypothetical autonomous urban robots that later became known as “hoodbots” (Jaskiewicz & Smit, 2024). The …

[ENG] Audience reactions such as “Oh, doom is coming” reveal the emotional weight of eco-anxiety and highlight the need for approaches that go beyond fear. During the first year of understanding eco-anxiety, I explored how eco-anxiety manifests in daily life and how it shapes collective processes within …

Traditional non-linear models offer Dutch municipalities limited insight into the social behaviour of local stakeholders, even though this behaviour largely determines the success of policies in complex sociotechnical systems. This study addresses the following research question: “How can an agent-based …

Neighbourhood as a Biotope (Wijk als Biotoop - WaB) focuses on enhancing biodiversity in urban areas by fostering collaboration between people, nature, and technology. The project brings together 15 partners, including municipalities, nature foundations, technology companies, and diverse groups of residents, …

Universities offering teacher training programmes have been criticized for decades for failing to provide preservice teachers with sufficient training in multicultural teaching competences. To develop these competencies, universities are now advised to provide programs that facilitate interethnic contact …

This report shows the findings after two years of applied research in the BASSTA Plus project. It focuses on conducting neighbourhood analyses, testing behavioural interventions and monitoring and evaluating them. All with the objective to let residents separate organic waste more and/or better.

In the Netherlands, where this study was conducted, there are around 800,000 family carers of people with dementia. Research into the needs and priorities of people with dementia and their family carers is crucial for developing tailored care and meaningful support. However, current research lacks attention …

Good Habits is dedicated to providing a serene, personalized fitness experience, distinct from conventional gyms. Each member receives personal attention and a customized fitness plan, facilitated by technology that tracks their health data. This proposal aims to identify a new location for expansion …

The Dutch heat transition requires a highly context-specific approach. Diverse stakeholders -such as housing corporations, network operators, and residents, must collaborate closely at a neighbourhood level to realise plans. A Dutch study offers insights into professional skills that participants in …