Research into the impact of innovative sustainable energy experiments and demonstrations is crucial to diversifying, scaling up, and accelerating the sustainable energy transition. Although there is vast research into sustainable energy experiments and demonstrations, research literature offers a fragmented …

In this paper we present a framework to map the social costs and benefits of the Dutch probation services and present the initial results of a social cost benefit analysis using large data sets. The social benefits of the Dutch probation services seem to add up to about double the costs of probation. …

Met trots en een positieve blik kijken we terug op het derde hink-stap-SPRONG-jaar van het Expertisenetwerk Systemisch Co-Design (ESC). Dit samenwerkingsverband tussen vier hogescholen in de Randstad, acht designlectoraten, hun onderzoekers en werkveldpartners heeft zich ontwikkeld tot een krachtig methodologisch …

Research conducted by Universities of Applied Sciences (UASs) is frequently driven by professional practice where researchers are challenged with finding solutions to real-life problems. These real-life solutions are significantly enhanced by the participation of stakeholders. Through this inclusion …

In the face of increasingly complex societal challenges, the field of social design is being called upon to deepen its ability to create long-term, systemic impact. This project, conducted with five experienced social designers and one workshop in our ESConference in 2025, explored how systems thinking, …

Social design is a growing practice field and expected to create impact on socio-technical systems and society at large. It positions designers to commit themselves to long-term visions and coordinate social change accordingly (Tromp & Vial, 2023). This requires designers to have a good understanding …

In recent decades, higher education institutions have undergone a profound transformation, expanding their missions from teaching and research toward a stronger societal engagement and impact. Within this context, Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences (UASs) offer a distinctive case: since the formal …

"Understanding and enhancing the societal impact of educational innovation is a persistent challenge. This article presents the Network Impact Model, a framework that makes the ripple effects of collaborative practices visible across educational levels and disciplines. Using the implementation of a German …

"Sustainability education requires inter- and transdisciplinary approaches that integrate environmental, economic, technical, and social perspectives to address complex societal challenges. This article presents the bachelor’s and master’s programmes in Sustainable Development and Applied Sustainability …

Gaasperdam, located in Amsterdam’s southeastern region, is a diverse neighborhood with a population of approximately 30, 000 residents. The area is characterized by a mix of social housing and privately owned homes, with several residential high-rises built during the 1970s and 1980s. In terms of education, …