Train strike 10 June: education continues, tests postponed

06 June 2025

On Tuesday 10 June, the Dutch Railways (NS) will strike in the south west of the Netherlands. Education at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences will continue according to the schedule and assessments will be postponed.

Getting creative with knowledge base: quality of education in practice

06 June 2025

Last autumn, a powerful new knowledge base was completed, ‘Collaborating on Educational Quality and Student Success at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences’. This document helps lecturers work more efficiently and effectively, collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching quality, and support students in their development. This article recounts a practical application of the knowledge base.

Doctoral research: many problems in students' lives with addicted relatives

04 June 2025

Some students at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences carry a heavy burden, which is often hidden. Sixteen per cent of them grow up with a parent, sibling or partner who has an addiction. The health and academic performance of these young people suffer as a result. This is according to doctoral research by Dorine van Namen of the Innovations in Care Research Centre (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences).