Lezing op uitnodiging van The Shift in La Monnaie in Brussel, i.h.k.v. symposium.

The transition to a biobased economy necessitates utilizing renewable resources as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Bioconversion is a way to produce many green chemicals from renewables, e.g., biopolymers like PHAs. However, fermentation and bioconversion processes mostly rely …

Western cities are rapidly densifying, and new building typologies are being invented to mitigate high-rise and balance residential, commercial and recreational functions. This vertical urbanization requires rethinking the traditional design of public space to promote citizens’ well-being. While the …

Natural playgrounds stimulate active play in children and, as such, support their healthy development. Therefore, the municipality of Almere (The Netherlands), aims to develop more natural playgrounds within its neighbourhoods and parks. However, insight into how children play in these playgrounds is …

Informatiemarkt Dag van het RioolOp zaterdag 9 september organiseert de gemeente Groningen de Ontdekdag Riool, Water & Toekomst. Tijdens de Ontdekdag valt er veel te beleven. Bezoekers kunnen afdalen in een rioolbuis in het Kattendiep en er doorheen lopen. Ze kunnen ook zien hoe het water dat je thuis …

With this article, I explore the connections between blockchain technology, coloniality, and decolonial practices. Drawing on Sylvia Wynter’s thought on the interdependent systems of colonialism, capitalism, and knowledge, as well as more recent work on the coloniality of digital technologies, I argue …

Multilingualism can both enrich and complicate interactions in health care. Several studies point out that language differences between care providers and patients can lead to less access to and lower quality of care. More specifically, challenges regarding communication, mutual understanding and shared …

Inleiding: Uit de interne beleidsnotitie van het UMCG blijkt dat bij de verpleegkundigen de geleerde theorie in de vorm van werken met verpleegkundige diagnoses, resultaten en interventies onvoldoende terug komt in de praktijk. Dit lijdt binnen het UMCG tot een verminderde kwaliteit van (verpleegkundige) …