The Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Sequence of February 6, 2023, stands as the deadliest earthquake in Turkey during the era of instrumental seismology. A significant factor in this tragedy is the large building stock of Turkey, comprised of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings, many of which are vulnerable …

RNA metabolism is governed by RNA-binding proteins (RBPs), which regulate gene expression in cells, including immune system cells. Cells overcome stressing factors to ensure survival by employing a wide range of mechanisms that mitigate damage and restore homeostasis. One of the mechanisms is the formation …

In the context of European migration, local communities play a decisive role in shaping how refugees and asylum seekers integrate into society. This paper explores the alignment between the needs of newcomers—particularly those from African and Middle Eastern backgrounds—and the support structures offered …

In an age of intertwined crises and social transitions, education systems are increasingly called upon to support not just knowledge acquisition, but meaningful, resilient, and future-proof learning. This study explores ‘emergent-learning spaces’ as contexts where students and educators co-create learning …

This thesis investigates the restoration and structural reinforcement of a historically protected 19th-century residential building on the island of Hydra, Greece. Undertaken within the strict constraints of Greek heritage law (ΦΕΚ 594Δ/1978), the project aims to enhance structural safety and environmental …

Dit onderzoek gaat over leiderschap in zorgorganisaties die werken met zelforganiserende teams. Het is uitgevoerd binnen een organisatie die zorg biedt aan mensen met een verstandelijke en/of lichamelijke beperking. De organisatie wilde haar zorg vernieuwen: cliënten moesten meer regie krijgen over hun …

Werken aan beter onderwijs vraagt niet alleen om mooie inspirerende ideeën en lesontwerpen, maar ook om het vermogen om die ideeën verder te brengen dan alleen je eigen lessen. Het vraagt om het in gang zetten van een proces binnen je (school)team om samen nieuwe aanpakken te ontwikkelen en uit te proberen …

How can a smart ‘upcycle wood factory’ (powered by industry 4.0 technologies and principles) help create meaningful and viable applications out of residual wood applicable to the hospitality sector? This video gives the answers.

‘Time is lacking a rhythm that would provide order, and thus it falls out of step. (…) Life is no longer embedded in any ordering structures or coordinates that would found duration.’ Met deze dramatische typering opent de Duits-Koreaanse filosoof Byung-Chul Han zijn essay The Scent of Time. De laatmoderne …

Image it is 2100 and half of the Netherlands has flooded. How will such a disaster influence how we see ourselves and our society and result in new design principles for the much-needed new cities? By combining several sources (e.g. the WUR and PBL future scenario's) and based on his view on the newly …