Een robot bouwen: hoe begin je daarmee? Bij U-Talent hebben we een module ontwikkeld waarin leerlingen leren werken met Arduino. We wilden de leerlingen enthousiasmeren voor de maakbaarheid van de technologie om ons heen en ze leren om hiermee zelfstandig aan de slag te gaan. In dit artikel doen we hiervan …

Wat kunnen we van robots leren over de liefde? Over die vraag buigen kunstenaars, ontwerpers en wetenschappers zich in de tentoonstelling Robot Love in Eindhoven (2018) Emiel Heijnen en Talita Groenendijk zien de scheidslijnen tussen kunst en wetenschap verdwijnen. Welke aanknopingspunten biedt dit …

This booklet contains the analyses and designs that were produced by international teams of students, designers and researchers on the revitalization of public space in the district of Kerkrade – West (Limburg, the Netherlands) in December 2017 during the International Design Workshop (re)CYCLE LIMBURG …

In September 2017, the English-taught, 3-year Bachelor Industrial Design Engineering (IDE) programme at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) has changed its curriculum from a linear to a flexible, choice-based modular curriculum, 'Curriculum M'. And with it, one integrated assessment method …

Background: A patient decision aid (PtDA) can support shared decision making (SDM) in preference-sensitive care, with more than one clinically applicable treatment option. The development of a PtDA is a complex process, involving several steps, such as designing, developing and testing the draft with …

The use of nutritional supplements is highly prevalent among athletes. In this cross-sectional study, we assessed the prevalence of nutritional supplement use by a large group of Dutch competitive athletes in relation to dietary counseling. A total of 778 athletes (407 males and 371 females) completed …

Background Medical care for admitted patients in hospitals is increasingly reallocated to physician assistants (PAs). There is limited evidence about the consequences for the quality and safety of care. This study aimed to determine the effects of substitution of inpatient care from medical doctors (MDs) …

Rationale: The number of obese older adults with diabetes type 2 is increasing worldwide. Weight loss treatment in this group seems beneficial for cardio-metabolic and other health outcomes, but it might reduce muscle mass and bone mineral density (BMD). The association between obesity and BMD is controversial, …

We studied 12 smart city projects in Amsterdam, and –among other things- analysed their upscaling potential and dynamics. Here are some of our findings: First, upscaling comes in various forms: rollout, expansion and replication. In roll-out, a technology or solution that was successfully tested and …

De opdrachtgever van het onderzoek is Regionaal Steunpunt Leiden (RSP Leiden). RSP Leiden is een samenwerkingsverband met zes onderwijsinstellingen en een groot aantal scholen van het voorgezet onderwijs (vo). Regionaal Steunpunt Leiden (RSP) en Bètasteunpunt Zuid-Holland (BSP-ZH) werken sinds 2016 nauw …