Since the early 2000s, global population ageing has significantly reshaped how urban design and planning address the human experience of city life. In this evolving context, age-friendly urban design has emerged as a transdisciplinary field aimed at configuring spatial systems that sustain autonomy, …

This deaf-led work critically explores Deaf Tech, challenging conventional understandings of technologies ‘for’ deaf people as merely assistive and accessible, since these understandings are predominantly embedded in medical and audist ideologies. By employing participatory speculative workshops, deaf …

Physiotherapists recognise the biopsychosocial model as important in treating chronic pain. However, the adoption of this model in Dutch private practice is limited. Participatory action research, including co-design methods and an explicit perspective on workplace learning, may be helpful in developing …

"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 …

"Higher education faces the urgent challenge of training students who view sustainability as integral to their professional practice. This article presents the House for Sustainable Education - a practical framework with tools developed through participatory design research at HU University of Applied …

Digital health measurement offers opportunities to address several primary health care challenges, but health care professionals encounter significant implementation barriers. Therefore, resources need to be developed to facilitate the integration of digital health measurement into daily practice.

The energy transition requires a workforce equipped with both hard and soft skills. However, current training often emphasizes technical competencies, resulting in skill mismatches, particularly among professionals transitioning from fossil fuel sectors. To support a just and inclusive transition, boundary …

This paper explores how attitudes and values can be integrated as essential components of engineering education, where energy education is embedded within the curriculum. The study introduces a small-scale, design-based professional development track grounded in systemic design. Using the 3.2.1.SPRINT …

The evolving landscape of science communication highlights a shift from traditional dissemination to participatory engagement. This study explores Dutch citizens’ perspectives on science communication, focusing on science capital, public engagement, and communication goals. Using a mixed-methods approach, …

Background: Parents of preterm infants often face challenges in transitioning from hospital to home, requiring reliable and accessible information to support their caregiving. Mobile health interventions have the potential to supplement postdischarge education and empower parents by providing tailored, …