Silvia Van Aken (PhD) is a research expert in visual storytelling for immersive, interactive and audiovisual media and project manager for digital transformation initiatives.After completing her maste...
Koen Vanherle is teacher, researcher and international coordinator in the nutrition and dietetics programme. ...
Gert has a professional passion for: motivation, learning strategies, soft skills and data visualization. Gert (Phd) is a researcher with the Research Center on Lifelong Learning and Innovation (OL...
We develop and test experimental audiovisual production setups that utilize generative AI, real-time technologies, and audiovisual archives to create variable and adaptive content at scale, without lo...
Problem StatementResidues are byproducts of production processes that can be valuable as raw materials. They play a crucial role in the circular economy, especially for biomass, material flows, and en...
Problem StatementThe construction sector generates a great deal of waste in Flanders, a growing trend due to regulations that encourage renovation to achieve energy targets. Although the demolition of...
ContextIn the Flemish-Dutch border region, the sustainable reuse of materials is crucial for economic growth and climate goals. Yet, circularity remains low: only 16.3% in Flanders and 25% in the Neth...
Researchers from AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences, and the University of Antwerp conduct a series of social impact evaluations of social projec...
Problem DescriptionEvaluating the Digibanks project is highly relevant in light of the persistent digital divide and the accelerated digitalisation of (social) services since the COVID‑19 crisis. The ...
Problem DescriptionThe local government of Sint‑Niklaas receives European, federal, and Flemish funding to strengthen digital inclusion. All new initiatives financed through these funds, as well as ex...
Project OverviewIn this project, we support the Welfare Cluster of the City of Sint‑Niklaas in building expertise on impact‑driven practice and social impact evaluation. We adopt a theory‑driven appro...
Problem StatementThis research project addresses how the diverse voices and interests of residents can be better represented in urban renewal projects, and how social work organisations can play an ac...
This project will structurally improve the sustainability of construction sites by optimizing energy management, leading to lower costs, reduced CO₂-emissions, and more efficient use of resources.Prob...
Research DesignIn this study, we examine whether employment in the social economy leads to a sustainable reduction in the poverty risk among target-group employees. We use both quantitative and qualit...
Problem DescriptionBuilding on the process model for participatory arts projects in care contexts—developed in earlier research—AP University College researchers support the creation of a theatre prod...
Problem DescriptionResearch consistently shows that the quality of our living environment affects health, well-being and social cohesion. As a result, creating a high quality, liveable environment is ...
IntroductionHow do you know whether you are making a real difference in the lives of young people? And how can you make that difference visible, share it with others, and strengthen it? These were the...
Problem DescriptionThe number of residents in Ghent with a Bulgarian migration background has increased significantly, now exceeding 11,000 people—a fourfold rise since 2008. This community is highly ...
Problem DescriptionSocial impact measurement and impact driven practice have become hot topics in the social sector. Many authors emphasize that generating impact in this field often results from the ...
Problem DescriptionThe number of people living with chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, continues to rise. Individuals in socially vulnerable positions face an even higher risk. A healthy die...
