Hoe zorg je ervoor dat ieder kind plezier heeft in jouw zwemles? En dat ze ook het gevoel krijgen iets te leren? Hanze Hogeschool Groningen, Kenniscentrum Sport & Bewegen en Special Heroes Nederland hebben, als aanvulling op het leerboek ‘Plezier in bewegen voor ieder kind’, acht leskaarten ontwikkeld …

Stormwater runoff can contain high amounts of Potential Toxic Elements (PTE) as heavy metals. PTE can have negative and direct impact on the quality of surface waters and groundwater. The European Water Framework Directive (WFD) demands enhanced protection of the aquatic environment. As a consequence, …

Bulk molding compound (BMC) thermoset (bio) composites are difficult to recycle because they cannot be melted for reprocessing. However, this group of materials is often used in high-end applications where strength and lightweight materials are required, such as boat hulls, aircraft parts, car parts, …

The company ‘Mossel Culinair' hopes to increase mussel sales and the company's competitiveness by developing an intelligent and innovative mussel display stand. In 2018 and 2019, Chinese SMU/HZ students designed an incomplete display. In the old prototype, there was no automatic lifting system, no temperature …

De energietransitie zorgt op alle fronten voor beweging. Vanzelfsprekend wordt er dan allereerst gedacht aan de overgang naar groene energie in Nederland. Hiervoor zijn andere en/of nieuwe ondergrondse netwerken nodig. De aanleg hiervan is eveneens aan verandering onderhevig en dus kan dit ook zorgen …

“Schepen die de haven van Rotterdam aandoen stoten jaarlijks ongeveer 22,5 megaton aan CO2 uit. Het grootste deel daarvan komt voor rekening van de grote zeeschepen, maar ook de binnenschepen dragen bij aan die uitstoot. Wat gebeurt er in Rotterdam om de uitstoot van de scheepvaart te reduceren?” (Redactie …

Peatlands can be found in almost every country in the world, but we areonly just starting to realise their value and how to harness their potential asa powerhouse nature-based solution. The more we learn about peatlands,the more we value the important services they provide - controllingfloods, purifying …

Climate change engagement is often conducted on a jurisdictional scale, and stakeholder engagement typically brings representatives from all constituencies around a common table. Yet, individual behavior is largely influenced by norms and leaders within their cultural groups, and the “Noah’s Ark” style …

The complexity and high relevance of land and natural resources are very important to all communities throughout the world. In fact, without natural resources rural communities strive to survive. The land, trees, water and animals are all examples of natural resources that rural communities depend on …

The Netherlands is a densely populated and economically developed country. Coastal areas are important for aquaculture, agriculture, harbors, and urban development. Coastal habitats mainly exist on the south Delta coast and the north Wadden sea, hosting a great biological diversity. The Netherlands had …