Using a designerly approach in projects within a wide spectrum of disciplines is increasingly popular. This paper describes a case in where the 1:10:100 design approach is used in a social sciences project and explores the mutual learning that took place. It discusses the added value of using design …

Slimme meetinstrumenten en sensoren (statisch, mobiel en zelfs draag­ baar) leveren een wereld aan nuttige gegevens en toepassingen op. Voor het bedrijfsleven, de zorg, maar oak andere sectoren. Het lectoraat Smart Sensor Systems richt zich op het ontwerp en de ontwikkeling van dergelijke meetnetwerken, …

International education is a relatively new field and until recently, there was no formal education to prepare practitioners. This means that people working in international education are a colourful and diverse group, coming from a wide range of disciplines, which definitely adds to the attraction of …

I was somewhat surprized with the fog in Groningen upon my arrival. This is not the fog that covers the beautiful landscapes of the northern Netherlands in the evening and in the early morning. No… It is the fog that obscures the real aspects of the earthquake problem in the region and is crystallised …

Behavior change is a topic that is of great interest to many people. People can use apps to exercise more, eat healthier, or learn a new skill, but and digital interventions and games are also used by policy makers and companies to create a safe environment for the general public or to increase sales. …

In this paper, we present the case study Circus Noel, a VR tight rope walking act with which the use of movement in cinematic VR was explored. We use the notion of spatial presence as discussed by Ryan, and its potential to induce an ‘illusion of non-mediation’. Seven users were interviewed about their …

Purpose: People have the right to freedom of opinion and expression, as defined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Higher education plays a major role in helping students to develop and express their own opinions and, therefore, should be equally accessible to all. This article …

Guest Lecture

Over de kracht van de pedagogische relatie in gezin, onderwijs en jeugdhulp. Over opvoeden, opvoedingsverantwoordelijkheid en de pedagogische relatie in gezin, onderwijs en jeugdhulp. Ik richt me vooral tot de professionele en niet-professionele mede-opvoeder. Niet als een revival van doctor Spock, maar …

Er zijn steeds weer allerlei vragen over media en kinderen. Media hebben dus blijkbaar invloed op de opvoeding. De meeste berichten zijn alarmerend, bijvoorbeeld dat we af moeten van die smartphone. Veel van die boodschappen leiden makkelijk tot twijfel en ongerustheid. Twijfel over de media zie je …