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The Institute for Innovation and Governance Studies is one of the priority research institutes of the University of Twente and performs multi-disciplinary research and postgraduate research training in the field of governance and management of technological and social innovation. In this, issues of co-ordination, steering and the operation of (networks of) institutions in both public and private sectors are core research foci, based on a multi-level, multi-actor perspective. IGS strives to combine scientific excellence with relevance for our stakeholders in the public and private sector.

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A BIRD’S EYE PERSPECTIVE: RESEARCH IN MB AND GW

On Tuesday, June 25, IGS in cooperation with the Faculty Councils of MB and GW organizes a Research meeting. Location: Ravelijn 1501. The aim of the meeting is to familiarize staff with research conducted in both Faculties by means of short presentations. The afternoon will be closed with drinks and a barbecue. ... read more

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Jan Walburg hoogleraar positieve psychologie Universiteit Twente

De Universiteit Twente heeft Jan Walburg, voorzitter van de Raad van Bestuur van het Trimbos-instituut, per 1 mei 2013 benoemd als hoogleraar aan de vakgroep psychologie, gezondheid en technologie. Het domein van de leerstoel is positieve psychologie. Hiermee heeft de Universiteit Twente de eerste Nederlandse leerstoel op dit terrein gecreëerd. Met name in de Verenigde Staten zijn meerdere vakgroepen en hoogleraren actief in dat domein. ... read more

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INKOPEN EN AANBESTEDEN KAN BETER

Universiteiten Utrecht en Twente (kenniscentrum UTIPS) bundelen krachten ... read more

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Arjen Hoekstra presents his new book

How can businesses and governments reduce their water consumption for consumer goods? That question is addressed by Professor Arjen Hoekstra of the University of Twente, in his new book “The Water Footprint of Modern Consumer Society”. The book presentation will take place on World Water Day (22 March) at the Food Film Festival in Amsterdam. ... read more