Many technological innovations – the internet, social media, challenges via TikTok, etc. – influence development at least as radically as 'invented ' interventions, such as behavioural therapy or EMDR. In contrast to therapeutic interventions, however, this is often not or hardly thought about and …

A B S T R A C T Background: Approximately 4 years ago a new concept of learning in practice called the ‘Learning and Innovation Network (LIN)’ was introduced in The Netherlands. To develop a definition of the LIN, to identify working elements of the LIN in order to provide a preliminary framework for …

From May 25-28, ClimateCafe Groningen will be held on the topic of drought. We will execute full-scale tests in the Groningen region and gather more information on the functioning of climate solutions, biodiversity, and stakeholder participation. Student teams come up with solutions for climate adaptation …

From 17-21 May ClimateCafé Zwolle will be held on the topic of drought. We will execute full scale tests in the Zwolle region (municipalities of Zwolle, Meppel, Deventer, Raalte and Westerveld) and gather more information on functioning of climate solutions, biodiversity and stakeholder participation. …

As in many other countries worldwide, the coronavirus pandemic prompted the implementation of an “intelligent lockdown” in the spring of 2020 in the Netherlands, including the closure of nightlife venues and cancellation of festivals. Such restrictions and social distancing could particularly affect …

This dissertation aimed to shed light on the role of the social network in supporting urban at-risk youths. The findings presented highlight the importance of recognizing that at-risk youths’ social sources may not always adequately meet their needs, possibly because the bonding social networks are under …

Permanent Change? The Paths of Change of the European Security OrganizationsIn recent years, the post-war multilateral system and the European security architecture, containing the OSCE, NATO and the EU, have come under scrutiny. However, these organizations have changed for more than seventy years and …

This paper seeks to highlight underlying issues of the tourism system that have led to tourism extremes of too much or too little tourism. Five phases are recognized that reflect different ways of dealing with too much tourism over time, after which the impact of a sudden lack of tourism is investigated …

To decrease the environmental impact that the textile industry is responsible for, new materials are constantly being innovated. However, there is a forgotten fiber that was eliminated by the American government and big companies who wanted to push the cotton and synthetic fiber industry forward almost …

While social robots bring new opportunities for education, they also come with moral challenges. Therefore, there is a need for moral guidelines for the responsible implementation of these robots. When developing such guidelines, it is important to include different stakeholder perspectives. Existing …