Combining the power of education and research

Our views on research In 2028, our applied research projects will help
shape the major transitions in our region. To this end, we are developing high-quality research and innovation programmes and participating in the most important national and regional research programmes and partnerships. We are recognised and valued as an educator and knowledge institution by
the knowledge, education, and social partners and by the profession.

Our guiding principles

• Our practice-based research makes a demonstrable contribution to the four major social issues.
• Collaboration between science, education,
  practice, and citizens is the basis of our approach
  at all stages of our practice-based research.
• We seek sustainable partnerships. We make
  commitments to our partners and ask the same
  of them.
• We embed our research in regional, national,
  and international research structures, funds, and
  grants programmes.
• We use the results of our research for further
  development.

Research and education

The combination of research and teaching fosters a critical, inquisitive attitude among students and lecturers who approach issues from multiple
perspectives. In addition, research continually updates the content of our curricula. The combination of research and teaching allows for a powerful,
challenging, and inspiring learning and working environment for students, lecturers, researchers, and participants from professional practice.
To maintain focus and create mass for the four transition processes, we are drawing up an agenda for our institution’s education and research. We are
aiming for a ratio of 1 professor to 350 students.
To this end, a stable infrastructure will be established, both by providing the necessary facilities for
research, and by offering permanent positions for
research (lecturers) and (future) professors.