The IMPULS-2020 project DIGIREAL (BUas, 2021) aims to significantly strengthen BUAS’ Research and Development (R&D) on Digital Realities for the benefit of innovation in our sectoral industries. The project will furthermore help BUas to position ... Bekijk project »
Smart city technologies, including artificial intelligence and computer vision, promise to bring a higher quality of life and more efficiently managed cities.
However, developers, designers, and professionals working in urban management have started ... Bekijk project »
The seaweed aquaculture sector, aimed at cultivation of macroalgal biomass to be converted into commercial applications, can be placed within a sustainable and circular economy framework. This bio-based sector has the potential to aid the European ... Bekijk project »
Kumasi and RokitScience contribute to increasing the ownership and income of cocoa farmers, with an emphasis on women. Kumasi has a successful history of developing and marketing cocoa juice, which aims to keep as much income as possible with the ... Bekijk project »
Horse riding falls under the “Sport for Life” disciplines, where a long-term equestrian development can provide a clear pathway of developmental stages to help individuals, inclusive of those with a disability, to pursue their goals in sport and ... Bekijk project »
HTIT-EN (Hospitality, Tourism, Innovation & Technology Experts Network) unites professors and researchers from five leading academies in hospitality and tourism (Hotelschool The Hague, Hotel Management School Maastricht / Zuyd, Breda University of ... Bekijk project »
In 2007 at Ropecon, a large Finnish roleplaying convention, Emily Care Boss coined the term bleed to refer to emotional transference that sometimes happened to players of roleplaying games. Bleed describes an effect where emotions and attitudes ... Bekijk project »
Everyday urban social life is increasingly hybrid, shaped both by built environments and by digital platforms. Digital technologies influence social life not only online but also in streets, squares, parks, and other public spaces. Neighbourhood apps,... Bekijk project »
Food is more than what we eat, it is living cultural heritage. Traditional recipes, local ingredients and communal food practices carry centuries of knowledge about how communities relate to their landscapes, seasons and each other. In December 2025, ... Bekijk project »
Former military fortifications are often repurposed for tourism and recreation. While some of over 100 Dutch forts are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites, a substantial number are currently underdeveloped, putting their cultural and natural ... Bekijk project »
Movebite aims to combat the issue of sedentary behavior prevalent among office workers. A recent report of the Nederlandse Sportraad reveal a concerning trend of increased sitting time among Dutch employees, leading to a myriad of musculoskeletal ... Bekijk project »
There's a growing recognition that the mainstream economic system contributes to environmental
degradation and climate change. This jeopardizes human prosperity and poses existential risks for all life forms. Not waiting for global politics to solve ... Bekijk project »
Artificial grass is much more durable and easily maintained than natural grass and therefore finds use in a wide range of applications. The artificial grass system consists of various components which are currently predominantly made of non-... Bekijk project »
This Professional Doctorate project investigates the mental health crisis impacting contemporary creative workers—including designers, freelancers, and agency professionals—navigating precarious employment conditions. The creative industry is ... Bekijk project »
The environmental toll of oil-based plastics has spurred the search for sustainable alternatives. One promising solution is the utilization of biobased degradable plastics, such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). Polyhydroxyalkanoates are a family of ... Bekijk project »
More and more aged people are joining the traffic, either using a passenger car or through a special low speed two-seater for in-city use. For elderly people, self-management in staying mobile is an essential part of their quality of life. However, ... Bekijk project »
This project researches risk perceptions about data, technology, and digital transformation in society and how to build trust between organisations and users to ensure sustainable data ecologies. The aim is to understand the user role in a tech-... Bekijk project »
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a pattern of alcohol use that involves having trouble controlling drinking behaviour, even when it causes health issues (addiction) or problems functioning in daily (social and professional) life. Moreover, festivals are ... Bekijk project »
The Circular SPRONG (CS) is a collaboration between Fontys and Avans Universities of Applied Sciences, designed to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy in Noord-Brabant. In its first four years, CS built a strong foundation through ... Bekijk project »
Most trailer units currently lack a drivetrain to assist the truck. Given that trailers carry heavy loads, significant power is required to propel them especially during acceleration. Equipping trailers with an electric powertrain can help support ... Bekijk project »
European Research Initiative for Sustainable Creative Hubs (ERISCH), an initiative of the Real Estate and Art and Sustainability professorships of Hanze University of Applied Sciences, addresses the growing importance of creative hubs as essential ... Bekijk project »