In a liquid modernity, the impermanence, change and fluidity of contemporary society has altered the role and agency of museums, prompting a need for new ontologies that challenge their rigidity, hierarchy and obsolete institutional structures. A liquid museum, therefore, is aware of its entanglement …

De gemeente Amsterdam zoekt innovatieve oplossingen voor de vervangings- en renovatieopgave van haar kademuren. Buoycrete, een lichtgewicht onderwaterbeton, wordt gezien als een veelbelovende versterkingsmethode, maar de beoogde levensduurverlenging van 30 jaar vraagt om aanvullende praktische onderbouwing. …

This applied research aims to provide insights that will assist Naturalis Biodiversity Center, a leading institution in biodiversity research attracting around half a million museum visitors annually, in enhancing public understanding of biodiversity and motivating greater stewardship of nature. Over …

This research paper investigates the importance of intrinsically motivated employees in the implementation of an eco-positive policy at Het Scheepvaartmuseum. This topic is significant because the outcome does not only benefit this specific museum, it would also set an example for sustainability in the …

This research evaluates the social impact of the Vrijheidsmaaltijd (Freedom Meal) event, part of the Rijksmuseum’s Verbinding Door Dialoog (Connection Through Dialogue) Extra Programming initiative, which seeks to enhance audience engagement and inclusivity through dialogue on complex societal topics, …

In de afgelopen twintig jaar hebben milieuregelgevingen en habitatherstelprojecten geleid tot een sterke toename van libellenpopulaties in Europa. Uit onderzoek naar libellenpopulaties in de Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen (AWD) blijkt dat het aantal libellensoorten daar de afgelopen tien jaar sterk heeft …

In Amsterdam leeft een geïsoleerde populatie eekhoorns. Het is onbekend of de Amsterdamse eekhoornpopulatie de negatieve landelijke trend volgt. Gemeente Amsterdam wil daarom inzicht in de stand van zaken van de Amsterdamse eekhoornpopulatie. De gemeente werkt hard aan de ontsnippering van het groen …

This research report investigates the challenges and opportunities in improving the findability of cultural heritage datasets for social science and humanities (SSH) researchers, focusing on the SSHOC-NL project and Task 2.3. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining user interviews, technical …

Heritage organizations, particularly libraries, prioritize digitization as part of the global Digital Transformation for preservation and accessibility. However, this focus can sometimes overshadow Human Sustainability, which is crucial for preserving and enhancing human resources within the organization. …

Audience feedback has become increasingly important for cultural organizations in evaluating their activities and shaping future programming. Moreover, competing for funds requires more and more accounting and reporting social and cultural impact. However, how can the intangible impact of cultural projects …