Trackpilots can help inland skippers sail an optimal route with minimal human input, which has the potential to save fuel costs and lower crew workload. In theory, widespread adoption of trackpilots is not only beneficial for crew on board, but also for traffic operators ashore. Data from trackpilots …

‘International Hub Center, a connective student village in Maastricht.’ Can a university city like Maastricht do better in getting international students involved in the local community and making them prolong their stay to the benefit of the city? From his own experience as a foreign student the designer …

When defending against hostile enemies, individual group members can benefit from others staying in the group and fighting. However, individuals themselves may be better off by leaving the group and avoiding the personal risks associated with fighting. While fleeing is indeed commonly observed, when …

Hoe kan je - als student of ontwerponderzoeker - je ontwerp testen met opdrachtgevers en praktijkpartners op een praktische manier die verder gaat dan vragen: “Wat vind je ervan?”Ontwerpen winnen aan effectiviteit als ze worden getest met diverse stakeholders. Het testen van ontwerpen is een wereld …

The aim of this research is to explore what can be borrowed from arts education and combined with the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) to contribute tools to mainstream higher professional education, in order to prepare young professionals to navigate the climate crisis. This was framed within the context …

Obtaining credits, studying for exams, attending classes, engaging with fellow students and lecturers, living alone or with others, and taking part in extra-curricular activities: there is a fair amount for students in higher education to take in. There are also numerous external factors — such as the …

International students form a large subgroup of university college students in The Netherlands. Because little is known about substance use in this group, we investigated substance use and the perceptions thereof in a sample of 515 international students in a Dutch university city using an online survey. …

Background: Being able to care for and cope with one’s stoma adequately may significantly impact patient’s wellbeing. A well-designed mobile application (app) may improve and solve some of the difficulties patients encounter. This study aims to gain a better understanding of the problems patients face …

The first year of study is very exciting for many students. Everything is new: the school, your schedule, the teachers, and your fellow students. How can a university ensure a smooth transition for first-year students? For this, Inholland launched the Students for Students (S4S) project in the 2019-2020 …

Bij de Hogeschool van Amsterdam is een nieuwe aanpak ontwikkeld voor studenten pedagogiek in de afstudeerfase. De basis wordt gevormd door wekelijkse online meetings met relatief kleine groepen in een online leer-ontmoetingsruimte (afstudeercafé). De chat is 24/7 beschikbaar waardoor laagdrempelig contact …