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For decision-makers in education and research

  • Practice-based research in vocational education: from pioneering to professionalising

    In only 10 years, teacher-researcher teams (practorates) have become a nationwide phenomenon: the field is professionalising. But VET schools are not research organisations, which presents challenges in areas such as digital infrastructure, funding and the role of research within the organisation. To take the next step, the ball is now in the board's court.
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    mbo student techniek aan het werk in werkplaats

  • EuroTeQ aims to set a European standard

    EuroTeQ should become a 'European university', with a transparent offer of international education. Two stakeholders from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) talk about their ambitions, and the obstacles they intend to overcome with SURF's help.
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    Studenten op de TU Eindhoven

  • Cybersecurity Innovation Zone: cooperation and exchange are crucial

    Since 2022, SURF has been working with its members on innovation in 9 innovation zones. One of these is the Cybersecurity Innovation Zone, which aims to increase the cyber resilience of education and research institutions. A conversation with Paula Duijnhoven (University of applied sciences) and Albert Hankel (SURF): "the question is not whether we will be hacked, but when".
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  • "Accelerating through technology is the only way forward"

    "Our planet has about 20 million species of organisms. Of these, we have named about two million over the past 400 years. This means we do not yet know ninety per cent of all species. And what you don't know, you can't protect. That's why technology is so important." In conversation with Naturalis director Edwin van Huis.
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    Portret directeur Naturalis Biodiversity Center Edwin van Huis foto Koen Mol

  • Working together during war in Ukraine

    Every NREN has its challenges, but war is of a different order. Ukraine's URAN is therefore going through difficult times. But in doing so, it does show the strength of the network - in several senses.
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    Hoe doet de NREN in Oekraïne het?

  • The foundation of digital transformation: architecture

    The digital transformation is thundering forward and triggering major changes. Also in education and research, both within institutions, nationally and increasingly at European level. How do we keep direction? We talk to three experts about this. "I think we live in a great time," says one.
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  • Imagining the future with SURF Tech Trends 2023

    With 6 technologies and 29 trends, SURF Tech Trends is an inspiring report for everyone working in education and research. But it only really comes to life when we, the education and research sector together, shape the developments and applications. Three experts tell how they view this. "The trends report encourages us to anticipate, look ahead
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    SURF Tech Trends 2023 Cover

  • Collaborating on Regie op data

    What should we do with the data produced within institutions? Numerous possibilities are coming within reach, for better research and teaching. But are we on the right track? How do we get control of our data?
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    Samen werken aan Regie op data