The purpose of the dissertation was to research how to increase the European Studies program international students’ enrollment by recommending through which information channels and what message content to promote abroad. Four topics were researched to give recommendations: I. International students’ …

This study was aimed at analyzing the international community’s efforts in relation to decreasing youth segregation in Bosnia with a focus on educational reforms. The central research question of this study is: “How can international educational initiatives contribute to a decrease of ethnic segregation …

Recent developments in the aftermath of several terrorist attacks in European Member States have caused uncertainty and disorder. Although measures have been taken, terrorism seems to be always one step ahead, inciting fear. Increased cooperation between Member States is necessary. Yet, it is not happening. …

The aim of this paper is to analyse current practices and issues regarding the accessibility of study programmes in Dutch HEIs for refugee students in order to improve the current situation. This was done by researching relevant literature, looking into the role of networks, and analysing best practices …

This dissertation explores the ways in which third wave feminist organisations can influence mass media coverage in their favour. Social movements are dependent on mass media in order to thrive. Mass media legitimises social movement’s claims, broadens the scope of conflict and mobilises the public (Gamson …

Mensen in beweging zetten is noodzakelijk voor zowel de gezondheid als de sociale en cognitieve ontwikkeling van jong en oud. Echter, dit is voor mensen met een (fysieke) beperking lang niet vanzelfsprekend. In samenwerking met K-J Projects, het Lectoraat Revalidatie en het Expertisecentrum Bewegingstechnologie …

Sinds 2008 is een energielabel voor utiliteitsbouw verplicht bij verhuur of verkoop van een pand. Het energielabel is ontstaan om gebruikers bewuster te laten kiezen voor een energiezuiniger gebouw en om de CO2-uitstoot te verminderen. Volgens de Rijksdienst Voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) laat een …

The purpose of this research was to answer the central question “How can environmental sustainability improve brand loyalty in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods market?”. The research has shown that applying the Elements of Green Marketing to intrinsic cues of a product, is a relatively better method for …

This dissertation provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the ethno-religious complexities of Iraq and Syria (past and present), followed by an explorative analysis in order to determine whether ethno-religious partition would increase the political stability in both countries.

The Dutch ‘NO’ during the Dutch referendum regarding the treaty establishing the European Constitution in 2005 was considered a political earthquake for the integration process of the European Union. A high percentage of ‘NO’-voters (>80%) lived in the five Dutch municipalities of Urk, Reiderland, Staphorst, …