Research projects
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Ancient Weather Perspectives
This project investigates the way in which weather influenced the lives of people in Late Antiquity.
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Colonial Governmentality and Missionary Practices of Child Upbringing in Suriname, 1830-1930
This PhD project investigates policies and practices of child upbringing by missionary organisations in 19th and early 20th century colonial Suriname.
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Images of ‘Gypsies’ in old children's books
Imagery in 19th-century youth literature as an indication of social relationship towards people referred to as ‘gypsies’. A comparison of different national literary traditions (the Netherlands, England, France, Germany).
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AI for women’s health?
This project critically examines how researchers discuss and use AI in the context of women's health.
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SimpTell
SimpTell is an evidence-based and web-based therapy method for people with chronic aphasia. This project will create a practically applicable version for people with aphasia and their therapists.
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Physical literacy with Developmental Coordination Disorder
People with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) often struggle with physical activity due to motor difficulties, reducing confidence and participation. This study examines physical literacy's impact on activity in DCD individuals.
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TRansitions Into Active Living
Our society has reached a peak in physical inactivity. This interdisciplinary project leverages individuals' social networks to encourage lasting changes in active behavior during significant life transitions.
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Vmbo in motion
Adolescents don’t move enough, and this problem is most pressing among students in prevocational education. In this project, we work together with adolescents to find innovative solutions to this problem.
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Exposome Actions Perspectives for a healthy air quality environment (ExpACT)
In this project, the team of the Life Science Trace Detection Lab (TD-Lab) received € 840,000 to develop and apply two innovative techniques for in-situ detection and monitoring of the chemical exposome in air at different length scales.
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Promoting Physical Activity in Children Aged 2-6 years
Longitudinal study examining how physical activity patterns change as children begin primary school, and associations with motor skills and the social environment.
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The Usability of Exergames to Promote Active Living and Participation among Adolescents with Developmental Coordination Disorder
This project explores whether exergames—video games requiring physical movement—can help adolescents with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) reduce sedentary behavior and achieve recommended activity levels for improved health.
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AI Authenticity Project
This project adopts a mixed-methods approach to investigate the human perceptions of authenticity in L2 writing.
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Futures of Language
Language is possibly humanity’s greatest invention, and likely the most adaptable. This project studies language as it adapts to major sociotechnical transitions.
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Oral exam on Dutch literature in secondary schools
In this project we examine the oral exam on Dutch literature in secondary schools from a multi- and transdisciplinary perspective.
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Experiential knowledge in the ggz: what is it and what value does it add?
This project investigates the nature and added value of experiental knowledge in the geestelijke gezondheidszorg (ggz).
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Onderneming & CSDDD. De gevolgen van de Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence-richtlijn voor het Nederlandse ondernemingsgerichte privaatrecht.
The study aims to provide a thorough analysis of the obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and its implications for Dutch corporate private law.
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The ticklish brain
Tickle is one of the most enigmatic human sensations. This research will shed light on the neuroscience of tickling, and holds clinical implications for disorders characterised by aberrant responses to tickling, such as schizophrenia.
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Prefigurations of Peace
This project aims to uncover the existence of a hidden tradition, that of the poet-diplomat, in nineteenth-century English literature.
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MIDLAB (Middeleeuws Inspiratie-Laboratorium voor Actueel Beleid)
This project consists of creating and leading an innovative Think Tank, in collaboration with Martine Veldhuizen (Utrecht University).
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Commitment of teachers in primary, secondary and secondary schools
In this cross-sector research, we unravel the complexity of commitment by using a person-centred, multi-foci approach that has great potential given international insights.