Living Lab (2025/2026: Periode 4)

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Cursusdoel

Please note: the information in the course manual is binding.

SKILLS LABS
  • Students can plan and safely conduct fieldwork using appropriate methods, tools, and protocols for reliable and high-quality data collection (and storage of data in line with quality, reproducibility and transparency standards of the university), advancing their currents skills so they could undertake independent field research for a master's thesis.
  • Students can safely conduct basic laboratory analyses on water and soil, following established protocols to obtain accurate and interpretable results. Upon further specific guidance, they would be prepared to utilize this method for their master's thesis.
  • Students can understand and apply fundamental modeling concepts and statistical analysis techniques, using appropriate software tools, to analyze water systems and draw evidence-based conclusions that support informed decision-making in water management.
  • Students further develop their understanding of qualitative research methods (especially interviews and outreach with stakeholders) to study water governance practices and provide suggestions for improvement.
WRITING AND RESEARCH
  • Students gain hands-on experience with rigorous, interdisciplinary empirical research addressing real-world water challenges, and can design an individual, stakeholder-informed research project, translating it into a written proposal at the level of a master's thesis proposal.
  • Students can write a structured and critical scientific report on a water-related issue, including literature, methods, data analysis, and discussion & combine their individual research reports into a coherent, multidisciplinary scientific report addressing a regional water challenge.
  • Students can translate scientific findings into a public-facing product (e.g., presentation, infographic, video) with clear messages and recommendations for stakeholders.
AT THE END OF THE COURSE:
  • Students have learned how to reflect on their role as researchers in a transdisciplinary context and within society (in the Living Lab of Zeeland) considering ethical aspects, positionality, and the societal impact of their work.

Vakinhoudelijk

This course introduces students to the concept of a Living Lab—a real-world, place-based learning environment where students engage directly with complex water challenges through interdisciplinary research and collaboration with stakeholders.

Using the province of Zeeland as the Living Lab, students investigate local water systems and address pressing environmental, technical, and governance issues. They develop practical experience through Skills Labs, focusing on fieldwork, lab work, modeling, interviewing, and stakeholder engagement. The course supports the development of essential research skills and reflexive competencies required for independent thesis work in the second year.

Students will produce a scientific report that explores water issues in Zeeland from multiple disciplinary perspectives and co-create a public product (e.g., presentation, infographic, video) to share findings and recommendations with local stakeholders.

This is a full-time, 15 EC course. The schedule includes immersive fieldwork, short stays in Zeeland, and irregular contact hours to support intensive, hands-on learning.

Werkvormen

Groepsonderwijs

Hoorcollege

Veldwerk

Werkcollege

Toetsing

Eindresultaat

Verplicht | Weging 1% | ECTS 15

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Je moet inschreven staan voor de volgende opleiding:

  • Water Management for Climate Adaptation

Je kunt deze cursus niet volgen als je één van de volgende cursussen hebt afgerond:

Voorkennis

For WSM cohort 2024 and earlier: only accessible if student needs to fulfill a conversion of a former course (see study guide and EER)

Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

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Coördinator

dr. J.R. Cox j.r.cox@uu.nl

Docenten

prof. dr. H.J. de Boer H.J.deBoer@uu.nl
dr. ir. D.L.T. Hegger D.L.T.Hegger@uu.nl
dr. M. Kuller m.kuller@uu.nl
Teaching staff Copernicus Institute -

Inschrijving

Let op: deze cursus is niet toegankelijk voor studenten van andere faculteiten, bijvakkers mogen zich dus niet inschrijven.

Inschrijving
Van maandag 26 januari 2026 tot en met vrijdag 6 februari 2026

Na-inschrijving
Van maandag 30 maart 2026 tot en met dinsdag 31 maart 2026

Inschrijving niet geopend
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