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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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Maternity and parental leave ensure better employment rates for mothers Research carried out by the University of Twente’s Rense Nieuwenhuis, Prof. Ariana Need and Dr Henk van der Kolk shows that if government policy makes it possible for women to combine work and family, it will also strengthen their presence in the labour market. ... read more |
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SENSE Summer Academy 2012 @ ITC: You are invited! From 18-21 June the Research School SENSE organises the SENSE Summer Academy, with a diverse programme including the SENSE symposium (lectures, workshops, buffet, and party) and 6 parallel 3-day PhD courses. The SENSE Summer Academy takes places at ITC and is hosted by ITC researchers within IGS. ... read more |
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EUREKAPRIJS VOOR WETENSCHAPSCOMMUNICATIE 2012 Voor de Eurekaprijs komen wetenschappers en journalisten in aanmerking die in staat zijn gebleken wetenschappelijk onderzoek op een uitstekende manier naar een breed publiek te kunnen uitdragen. Nomineer uw collega-wetenschapper voor 1 juni 2012. ... read more |
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Honorary doctorate for Arjen Hoekstra On 4 May 2012, Professor Arjen Hoekstra was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi in Romania for his contribution to the field of integrated water management and sustainable development. ... read more |
