One aim of vocational education is educating students for occupations by fostering the development of students’ capacities to become successful practitioners. During their education students are usually afforded work experience. When this is the case, students learn both at school and at the workplace. …

Sustainability transitions are not hindered by technological barriers but above all by the lack of well-qualified people. Educating the next generation of engineers and product designers is therefore more important than ever. However, a traditional widely used model of instruction and evaluation is not …

This study addresses the challenges facing the City of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, in adapting to climate changes and reducing the effects of flash floods. Praia is highly vulnerable to these extreme weather events, due to its volcanic scenery, uncontrolled urbanization, and insufficient infrastructure, …

This report investigates how consumers can be motivated to reduce microplastic pollution from fashion. The research used a mix of qualitative and quantitative data, including surveys and interviews. It concludes that the production, use, and disposal of garments contribute to microfiber release and subsequent …

In this thesis, titled "Unlocking the Path to Sustainability: Multi-Brand Retail SMEs as Agents of Change in the Fashion Supply Chain," we explore how fashion multi-brand retail Small- to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) can play a crucial role in driving sustainability and effecting positive change throughout …

The participating universities and their associated partners under the Committed project have formulated the following recommendations to help the European legislators create a coherent system in educating and preparing the HEIs for proper handling of compliance risks and issues in research and education …

To successfully develop a system, a solid understanding of its architecture by stakeholders involved in the development of the system is key. This process is supported by System Architects, who have a profession that is often regarded as experience based. However, we argue that it is important to familiarize …

Presentation of the paper under the same name at the INCOSE SySTEAM: 2023 Inaugural Conference

The online grocery industry gained momentum during the worldwide pandemic and still is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce segments. Regarding sustainability, digital grocery services can perform better in comparison to traditional supermarkets; however, they can still negatively impact the environment …