Throughout this thesis, a competitive durable reinforcement design for the Mastenbroek-IJssel reinforcement project is developed and modeled. In 2024 the Drents Overijsselse Delta Water Board began with the exploration phase of the Mastenbroek-IJssel reinforcement project as 10.8 km of the IJssel dike …

In recente jaren is er een groeiende erkenning van cross-overs tussen kunst en het zorg- en welzijnsdomein, waarbij transdisciplinaire samenwerkingen bijdragen aan complexe uitdagingen. In de bloei van cross-overs tussen kunst, zorg en welzijn, ontbreekt momenteel een systematische verkenning van hun …

Decarbonisation of urban logistics is a pressing issue. About one third of the freight-related CO2 emissions in the Netherlands relates to urban logistics, consisting of both vans and trucks. Although electrification is a feasible solution, delivery models that not only focus on reducing the carbon footprint, …

The Sloe area is an unembanked industrial port area in Zeeland. As sea levels rise, this area will experience increased flood risks. This is partly due to climate change, which is causing sea level rise to accelerate, and partly due to the area's vulnerability because it is located outside the dike ring, …

Limited data is available on the size of urban goods movement and its impact on numerous aspects with respect to livability such as emissions and spatial impact. The latter becomes more important in densifying cities. This makes it challenging to implement effective measures that aim to reduce the negative …

This thesis investigates the effects of different music genres on the behavior and spatial preferences of captive African elephants, with the aim of improving their welfare and management strategies. Given the growing concern among zoological professionals about the impact of captivity on the health …

The importance of learning to create an expressive performance is a consistently discussed topic in music education. However, how musicians develop “expressiveness” is still understudied. Recent investigations haveshown that musicians’ motor behavior is a significant source of perceptual information …

Artistic research explores, questions, and redefines art’s role and impact within broader societal contexts. Encounters in Artistic Research invites you to enter an open space where curious minds converge to shape the field in unexpected ways.Whether you want to explore artistic research as a ‘love practice’ …

Audience feedback has become increasingly important for cultural organizations in evaluating their activities and shaping future programming. Moreover, competing for funds requires more and more accounting and reporting social and cultural impact. However, how can the intangible impact of cultural projects …