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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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Innovation of Governance new graduate research programme within Twente Graduate School The Innovation of Governance (IoG) programme has been accepted as a new graduate research programme within the Twente Graduate School (TGS). The research programme focusses on social and technological innovations in democratic governance, social policy, safety & security and thegovernance and management of construction processes. ... read more |
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UT and Mexican rock band trial novel “green trading” system Prof.dr. Jon Lovett, University of Twente and Arturo Balderas Torres (UT PhD student) collaborate with the Mexican University of ITESO and Mexican rock band Maná to promote a novel project that proposes to tackle climate change at a local level and promote local sustainable development. ... read more |
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IGS lunch meeting Horizon 2020 – June 25 IGS organizes a special lunch meeting on the topic ‘Horizon 2020’ on Monday June 25, 12.30 – 14.00, Ravelijn 1501. Registration is required. ... read more |
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Patienten weten beter – Samenwerking Rathenau Instituut en LevensverhalenLab Om meer grip te krijgen op ziekenhuiservaringen van patiënten, daarvan te leren en tot concrete aanbevelingen te komen, lanceert het Rathenau Instituut samen met het Levensverhalenlab van de Universiteit Twente de website www.patientenwetenbeter.nl. ... read more |







