The main purpose of this bachelor dissertation is to examine the possible future consequences for the European Union (EU), if Scotland would become independent after the referendum in 2014. This year, a Scottish referendum on this issue will be held with the intention to leave the United Kingdom (UK). …

Researchers have long argued about the existence of the universal consumer trend escapism since it is believed that the trend has a positive influence on the entertainment industry, and thus the cinema industry, during the recession. As a result, the cinema industry is believed to be recession-proof, …

Dysarthritic Parkinson speech is characterised by impairment of expressive linguistic prosody, even making it difficult to understand. While rigidity and bradykinesia can be held responsible for a general decline in speaking ability, the origin of prosodic impairment must be seen in the light of the …

Presentation iAgecheck, held on 20 november 2013.

Are we at the eve of a transformation in our economic system? “Yes”, according to several visionary scientists and policymakers. They predict the rise of an economy that is based on biological materials, the so-called bio-based economy. The key challenge is that due to several socio-economic developments, …

People do not always make the choice that improves their life. Higher education desires a lot of self discipline and independence. This is one of the reasons for lack of success. Our goal with Nudging the Student is to contribute improving passing yield by applying nudges. Presentation held at the International …

Presentation held on June 12, 2013 during the Energy Expo.

ITRACT central platform: Building Blocks.Presentation held on June 6, 2013 in Skipton, UK.Mid term conference ITRACT. Reaching the Frontiers: Improving Connectivity in the Remoter Regions Conference, Skipton.

Presentation, held on June 6, 2013.Concerns an overview of 2012-2013 and a preview on 2013-2014.Opening Up is designed to look for a better service to citizens and businesses through the use of social media and open data. The opening-up project started in October 2011 and lasts three years. Hanze University …

ITRACT WP4: Progress and to do.Presentation held on June 5, 2013 in Skipton, UK.Transnational partner and stakeholder meeting ITRACT.