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  • Integrated innovation leads to successful societal transformations

    Integrated innovation leads to successful societal transformations

    by Jos Nierop The Netherlands risks missing its commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement. The shift to sustainable energy is proving difficult, despite technological progress and economic opportunities — factors that represent…

  • How do we prepare children and young people for the future?

    How do we prepare children and young people for the future?

    Children and young people are growing up in a world full of challenges – from climate change and increasing inequality to housing shortages, social tensions and pressure to perform. More and more…

  • How digital innovation can close the healthcare gap

    How digital innovation can close the healthcare gap

    Much is expected of digital solutions to improve people’s mental and physical well-being. These solutions are indispensable in a healthcare context that is under pressure. However, developing and implementing effective healthcare technology…

  • How do we make cities liveable in times of growth and inequality?

    How do we make cities liveable in times of growth and inequality?

    Insights from Erasmus Initiative ‘Vital Cities and Citizens’ theme leaders Photo: Researcher Warda Belabas and community researcher Renso Borrebach of the Wijkwijs research project My Beverwaard. In the 21st century, two-thirds of…

  • First national meeting on sectorplan theme ‘Cultural Heritage & Identity’ generates fruitful ideas

    First national meeting on sectorplan theme ‘Cultural Heritage & Identity’ generates fruitful ideas

    On September 20, 2024 the first national meeting on the sectorplan theme of ‘Cultural Heritage & Identity’ was held in Rotterdam, to share knowledge and discuss developments. During the day, promising ideas…

  • SSH in the new European Framework Programme

    SSH in the new European Framework Programme

    The SSH Council of the Netherlands has written a position paper, outlining several priorities andrecommendations for the new European FP in order to increase the impact of EU investment in Research and…

  • Strong impetus for collaboration

    Strong impetus for collaboration

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    The SSH Council of the Netherlands represents the Dutch domain of Social Sciences and Humanities. Our goal is to strengthen their position and impact in the Netherlands. We do so by promoting…