Ideology and politics behind blockchain
Inte Gloerich, a researcher at the Network Culture research group at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, delved into blockchain technology and the ideas surrounding it.
Research with impact
The AUAS contributes to solving global and regional challenges with practice-based research. Researchers, teachers, students and professionals from various disciplines jointly develop directly applicable knowledge for practice.
U!REKA - Research cooperation across Europe
Beyond our focus on Amsterdam, AUAS also increasingly collaborates in research internationally. It is crucial to build strong networks with peer institutions in order to safeguard the quality of education and applied research in an international context.
Find out how we collaborate in research
AUAS as a partner
Applied research involves solving practical problems in collaboration with companies and organizations.
- Innovation ecosystems
Our research is embedded in dynamic regional innovation ecosystems of knowledge institutions, businesses, and communities, coordinated by our Centres of Expertise.
- Impact-driven research
We start our practice-based research with stakeholders' challenges and jointly develop solutions, resulting in high user acceptance.
- Focus on urban challenges
With our expertise in urban issues, such as those in the Amsterdam metropolitan area, we provide valuable insights for global challenges.
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International projects
The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences is involved in a number of international projects. Most of these projects are in collaboration with European partners and have secured funding via Erasmus+, Interreg, Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe.
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International research
Perception of urban areas
AUAS offers innovative design solutions to humanize dense urban areas. Insights from the Sensing Streetscapes project highlight strategies like 'recessing' tall buildings and incorporating wide balconies to enhance quality of life in vertical developments, promising a more liveable urban future.
Towards a sustainable future
Nearly 200 people from 10 countries convened in Amsterdam in 2023 for U!REKA Connects annual event 'Let's Shift'. It focused on the shift towards a sustainable future within U!REKA and beyond.
Contact us
If you're interested in exploring collaboration opportunities with us, please reach out to one of our Centers of Expertise. Or send your e-mail to the Innovation Exchange Amsterdam (IXA) team of AUAS, ixa@hva.nl.