Research groups
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The research conducted at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) focuses on finding solutions to urban issues in the Amsterdam metropolitan area. Use the tool on the left side to filter your selection thematically.
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Functional Exercise Therapy
It is important for good health to get some form of exercise every day. That doesn’t come easily to everyone – people with physical health problems or impairments need help getting their daily exercise. ...
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Functional recovery from cancer
More and more people are living with the aftermath of cancer and cancer treatment. Often this results in a decline in their activity levels and problems participating in society. The professorship focuses on the ...
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Health contexts
People’s living environments have an impact on their behaviour, lifestyle and health. Good social cohesion and a green living environment have a beneficial impact on people’s health, while factors such as ...
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Higher Education, Research and Innovation
The Higher Education, Research and Innovation (HERI) research group investigates how education, research and professional practice can strengthen each other to provide for high-level professionalism.
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IMPACT OF PRACTICE-BASED RESEARCH
The AUAS-wide research group ‘Impact of Practice-based Research’ examines how the potential of applied research can be better utilised to address social issues by identifying the many different avenues ...
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Implementation and Effectiveness in Youth Care Services
In order to grow into adults, children need a safe and caring environment and need to get the opportunity to participate in society. In some cases, children and their families need help in order to achieve this.
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Innovations in sports performance
The difference between gold-silver-bronze or no medal is often less than one per cent. In other words: small improvements in athletic performance have major consequences. The Professorship in Innovation in Sports ...
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Interdisciplinary healthcare for chronic joint disorders
One-third of Amsterdam residents are faced with multiple health conditions, including chronic joint disorders, and the numbers continue to increase. The Professorship in Interdisciplinary Healthcare for Chronic Joint ...
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Learning and Instruction
The Learning and Instruction research group defines tailored learning and instruction as the alignment of the circumstances for teaching and learning with the differences between pupils. In this regard, the basic ...
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Learning and performance in sports
Performing a complex gymnastics exercise under huge mental pressure or shooting a three-pointer during a basketball game – the Professorship in Learning and Performance in Sports explores how athletes can ...
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Legal Management
The increasing possibilities in the area of knowledge and information technology, increasing attention to compliance and legal quality care and the increasing range of positions within the legal profession are giving ...
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Mainport Logistics
The aim of the Mainport Logistics research group is to stimulate applied research in the field of mainport and city logistics.
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Management of Culture Change
The research group Management of Culture Change carries out research into and advises on changes of culture within organisations and neighbourhoods.
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Network Cultures (INC)
The research group Network Cultures (INC) of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences gives form to the study and practice of digital culture through applied research, events and the publication of books and ...
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Nursing – integration of psychiatric and somatic healthcare
The professorship focuses on patients with both psychiatric and physiological health problems. This group is characterized by very complex health issues. As a result, care for this group is often subject to ...
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Nutrition and Exercise
A healthy body composition is essential for the health and physical performance of children, elderly people, athletes and people with chronic illnesses alike. The Professorship in Nutrition and Exercise explores the ...
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Occupational therapy – participation and the environment
The Professorship in Participation and the Environment focuses on issues arising from the way people take part in everyday life and society. The professorship is affiliated with the Bachelor’s programme in ...
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Pedagogy
Teachers and educators are vitally important to the development of children and young people. A particular challenge that they face is helping children and young people to reach their full potential in an urban ...
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Perceptual - motor talent development
More and more children have motor delays. Poorly-developed motor skills hinder their ability to enjoy sport or pursue careers in the sporting world. As a result, there is a risk of the Netherlands finding itself ...