Artisanal mining and mining have been considered the primary livelihood activities in Luhwindja for decades. This study sought to determine the effects of industrial mining on livelihood in Luhwindja. The study found out that the suspension of artisanal mining impacted the already vulnerable rural community …

In this PhD thesis, we aimed to improve understanding of the study progression and success of autistic students in higher education by comparing them to students with other disabilities and students without disabilities. We studied their background and enrollment characteristics, whether barriers in …

First year students Aeronautical Engineering had the opportunity to enter a five days program to enhance their mathematical skills. The program had 55 participants. Our research questions were: What are the effects of participation in the summer school program on math skills? Do participants experience …

Abstract Background: The shortage of nursing professionals is of growing concern. The causes of this include the demanding physical and mental workload, leading to a dropout of nurses that may start during their education. However, it is unclear to what extent nursing students already perceive a physical …

Kick-Start College is a three-day pre-academic program (summer school) for prospective first year students of Inholland Rotterdam, University of Applied Sciences. The aim is to integrate students academically and socially, which could make the transition to higher education easier and eventually lead …

In order to lower dropout rates and stimulate student success in higher education, the Dutch government implemented a new law demanding that every higher education institute offer a matching activity to applying students. This article evaluates how students and teachers experience this matching activity. …