The research presented in this thesis has highlighted (bio)geochemical, hydrological, and wetland ecological processes that interact and enhance ecosystem development on wetlands built on fine sediment. A combination of greenhouse and laboratory experiments were conducted. Some measured data from these …

Universities of Applied Sciences as Innovators in regional eco-systems. Organiser: Knowledge4Innovation Forum in cooperation with Hanze UniversityVenue: Members' Restaurant, European ParliamentHost:Lambert van Nistelrooij, MEPAndrey Novakov, MEP

Universities of Applied Sciences as Innovators in regional eco-systems.Organising a debate on applied research and innovation as part of the 9th European Innovation Summit. Hosting the session on 'Universities of Applied Sciences as Innovators in regional eco-systems'.

Abstract from the authors: "In this paper we discuss our experiences of facilitating collaborative creative activities within healthcare. The study consists of a larger case study on innovation scouting with the staff at the emergency room backed up by a series of seven retrospective mini-case studies. …

This article discusses the question: where to with sustainable urbanism? It includes a historic review of the concept of sustainable urbanism and reviews of recent literature in the field of eco-cities. Through these reviews, it deliberately interrogates new pathways for sustainable urbanism. The result …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Lower birth weight is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease. These associations may, at least in part, be explained by alterations in dietary intake in later life. The aim of this study is to examine whether lower birth weight is associated with …

This article addresses European energy policy through conventional and transformative sustainability approaches. The reader is guided towards an understanding of different renewable energy options that are available on the policy making table and how the policy choices have been shaped. In arguing that …

The customers of Inspectorate ship gasoline to Asia. Due to the limitations of the ships and costs of the journey it is preferred to concentrate the gasoline. The concentrated gasoline can be blended with other “cheaper” forms of gasoline to make the required gasoline. Because of the concentrated form …

Gepresenteerd op conferentie R&D Management 2016 door Inge Oskam

Bij eco-efficiency wordt ernaar gestreefd het zorgproces milieuvriendelijker te maken. Uit onderzoek blijkt namelijk dat organisaties jaarlijks tussen de 12% en 25% kunnen besparen op de energierekening, Drie onderzoekers leggen uit waarom dat zo lucratief is.