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NSM Focus: Responsible Governance for Sustainable Societies

NSM Focus is the online platform of Nijmegen School of Management with news, projects and in-depth interviews with our researchers, teachers, organisations and alumni. Everything in one place and connected to practice.

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Why we do what we do

Based on our mission 'Responsible Governance for Sustainable Societies' and our broad vision of management, we pay attention to social trends in our research and education. We enable students, institutions and companies, social actors and governments to play a role in the transformation towards sustainable societies. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals are closely aligned with this, as are our three faculty themes: sustainable living environment, resilient society and social economy.

Our story Mission and vision Research projects

Sustainable environment

Plastic bestek

'Biodegradable plastic is often not as environmentally friendly as it seems'

Research news item

Plastic pollution is a major international problem. PhD candidate Sara Gonella investigates what is needed for a transition toward a sustainable plastics industry.

Elektrische auto met een oplader erin

Sustainable mobility begins with more effective collaboration

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A sustainable mobility system depends on how effectively governments, transport providers, and travelers work together. This requires aligning goals, managing uncertainty, and ensuring participation.

Sign with text The Climate is changing, so should we, act now

A decade of climate action: powerful yet insufficient momentum

Research news item

Ten years after the Paris Agreement, voluntary climate initiatives have become one of the defining features of global climate policy. Six scientists warn that although the landscape has grown quickly, it is still far from fulfilling its promise.

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Resilient society

Vier studenten zitten op de grond onder de Waalbrug. De Waalbrug is in de achtergrond goed te zien.

Meeting up with other students is a good way to prevent loneliness

Research news item

Loneliness is a common problem among students. However, encouraging students to socialise at an early stage can improve the well-being of this group. This is evident from an experiment with a new preventive intervention.

Mirjam Schokker

Mirjam Schokker: “Dare to follow your own path and be open to unexpected twists and turns”

Research news item

Mirjam is Station Manager at Amsterdam Central and Utrecht Central. In this interview, she shares her experiences and offers advice to current students.

Tweede kamer

2025: The year that saw the fall of the Schoof cabinet and new elections

Research news item

After less than a year, the Schoof cabinet fell last June, after which elections followed in October. Political scientist Kristof Jacobs would therefore not be surprised if a stable but boring and unpopular centrist cabinet were to follow.

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Social economy

Portret Albert de Vaal

Does the order of multiple-choice questions influence exam results?

Research news item

One student is presented with multiple-choice questions in an order that corresponds to the structure of the lecture series. The other student receives the same questions in random order. Does this affect the exam results?

Luc Onink van Yup in de boom

Luc Onink: “It's incredibly enjoyable and educational to build a company from the ground up and do everything yourself.”

Research news item

Luc Onink has a passion for entrepreneurship. Together with his girlfriend Doortje, he founded 'Yup in de boom' four years ago. Among other things, he talks about how his studies in Business Administration have benefited him.

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Dangers of direct selling and network marketing are rarely mentioned in research

Research news item

Many people still fall for new forms of network marketing that, despite their products, strongly resemble pyramid schemes. However, scientific research is remarkably lenient in its assessment of this business model.

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