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‘Pioneers in Healthcare’ innovation fund again supports regional TechMed research
‘Taking a stand together against inappropriate sexual behaviour'
Last week, we were saddened to see the revelations about inappropriate sexual behaviour in The Voice of Holland. It was a painful insight into what happens behind the scenes of one of the Netherlands’ largest television programmes. The stories that were exposed by the programme #BOOS are not unique to the media sector: it is a widespread social problem that also occurs in the academic community. Also at the University of Twente. We find this unacceptable.
Opportunities for sustainable business models in all sectors, eight years of research shows
Shaping sustainable business models, in which companies create a positive impact on a social, ecological and economic level, is possible in all sectors. From agriculture to electrical consumer goods, from large to small and from start-ups to existing companies. Within the NWO research programme 'Sustainable Business Models', eight consortia of scientists and companies - including the University of Twente - conducted research into sustainable business models and their implementation. The research shows that there is a great deal of potential for sustainable business management and that the form of cooperation with other parties may be decisive. The optimal strategy for cooperation is highly dependent on the size and the specific value proposition of the company concerned. In a joint final publication, the researchers describe the results and insights from the research.
Needle-free injection: from spring-driven to laser-driven
Fear of needles is, for part of the population, the main reason for not having a Covid-19 vaccine. That fear is of all times, clearly demonstrated by the fact that needle-free techniques have been developed for over 150 years. The current technology, developed by David Fernandez Rivas and his team, is safer than previous ones, it is better possible to steer the injection fluid and the depth it penetrates into the body. This is reason enough for researcher Jelle Schoppink to compare the different options, in a ‘perspective paper’ in Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews.
Professor Verdonschot appointed as Scientific Director MedTechNL
Scientific Director of the Technical Medical Centre, Prof Dr Nico Verdonschot has been appointed as Scientific Director of MedTechNL. With this appointment, Nico will step down as Scientific Director of the TechMed Centre, which he has headed for the past four years.