Personal development is a defining feature of honors programs, often demanding pedagogical strategies that differ from those in mainstream education. This study explores the role of perspective taking –the ability to emphasize by understanding others’ thoughts, emotions, and motivations –as a key mechanism …

This is the book made for the project Aperture/Overture #5: The Tribute. A collaboration of students from Minerva Academy of Arts and Prins Claus Conservatorium. The exhibition of this project started on January 29, 2026, in the building of Prins Claus Conservatorium in Groningen From September 2025 …

Background: Fall prevention programs have been proven effective in reducing falls and fall-related injuries in specific target groups and settings. However, implementing these programs on a larger scale often requires adjustments for feasibility. This study assessed the effectiveness of the nationally …

Background/Objectives: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer often begin their careers later in life and are at risk of negative work-related outcomes. Research into and tailored support programs for AYAs diagnosed during higher education remain limited. An improved understanding of AYAs' experiences …

‘International Hub Center, a connective student village in Maastricht.’ Can a university city like Maastricht do better in getting international students involved in the local community and making them prolong their stay to the benefit of the city? From his own experience as a foreign student the designer …

Vlissingen is turning into an unattractive student city with an increasing student outflow due to several factors like the ‘Wet Internationalisering in Balans’ (a national policy affecting international education), few educational institutions, limited variety of study programs, limited nightlife and …

When examining enrollment and graduation grades, higher education remains less accessible for first-generation students. Dutch first-generation students are also less likely to attend honors talent programs. However, not much is known what is driving these effects. First-generation honors students might …

The concept of climate justice extends traditional environmentalism by emphasizing the social dimensions of environmental issues. Recently, it has gained much attention due to the growing impacts of climate change, especially on vulnerable communities that contribute minimally to global emissions. Based …

As more and more older adults prefer to stay in their homes as they age, there’s a need for technology to support this. A relevant technology is Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven lifestyle monitoring, utilizing data from sensors placed in the home. This technology is not intended to replace nurses …

The rapid energy transition highlights the urgent need for innovative education formats to equip future professionals with interdisciplinary skills. This paper presents lessons from the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), a collaborative education programme …