Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam

Engagement

Better solutions for complex societal issues
What can you call EUR for?
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Students working on laptop with Erasmus Bridge in the background.
Alexander Santos Lima

The major social issues are too complex to solve alone: from the housing crisis to the energy crisis, and from the climate crisis to the health crisis. That is why Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) takes its responsibility and actively seeks connection with partners from all levels of society.

In collaboration with companies, social organisations and knowledge institutions, solutions are created that really make a difference. Curious scientists and entrepreneurial students work with you, across the boundaries of disciplines.

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"Collaborating with students from EUR gave me a fresh perspective on sustainability and a huge boost of energy. And they were so engaged!"

Geertje van Bavel

Head of Impact at fashion brand Fabienne Chapot

Inspiring examples of engagement

Existing collaborations show how science and practice reinforce each other in both education and research.

A course with impact

Students at Rotterdam School of Management make a difference through education and support for communities in the Global South.

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Making an impact here and now

It only takes a few motivated students to bring about change in education and make a real impact on society. This is demonstrated by I DO, a new educational project at Rotterdam School of Management.

Mathematics against delays

Erasmus University Rotterdam is applying clever mathematical solutions to help NS cut down on train delays.

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Impactful research on public transport

Dennis Huisman combines his work as Professor of Public Transport Optimisation with his part-time role as Expertise Manager for Logistics Processes in the Digitalisation of Operations department at Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).

Students are standing on the platform waiting for an NS train.
Alexander Santos Lima

Youth as researchers

Young people contribute as co-researchers in Erasmus Professor Eveline Crone’s mental health projects.

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Growing Up Together in Society

Growing Up Together in Society (GUTS) is a collaboration of researchers from seven universities and a wide variety of disciplines that share one mission: to understand how young people grow up in a complex society.
 

Eveline Crone wordt geinterviewd door Nadia Mentzel van Erasmus Verbindt in het centrum van Rotterdam.
Mark Redan

The Future of Healthcare

Will healthcare remain reliable and fair if doctors increasingly use AI? This is being investigated by EUR and TU Delft in the Convergence project.

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Convergence: TU Delft, Erasmus MC en Erasmus University Rotterdam

The urgent and complex societal challenges of our time call for convergence; transcending boundaries between institutes and disciplines to create new perspectives and solutions. For this reason, TU Delft, Erasmus MC and Erasmus University Rotterdam have joined forces in Convergence.

 

The skyline of Rotterdam.

Why engage with Erasmus University Rotterdam?

The university has a unique profile and is leading in economics, business administration and medical science. Erasmus MC is the largest academic hospital in the Netherlands. By combining social, medical and economic knowledge, the university makes a powerful impact on society.

Erasmus University is an engaged university. EUR is deeply connected with Rotterdam, the region and the world. From this connection, EUR actively seeks collaboration with partners from all walks of life. Together we’ll find the best solutions for a fair, healthy and sustainable future.

Jun Borras appointed as Erasmus Professor at the Dies Natalis 2023 ceremony

"Both experiential and academic knowledge are equally valuable. When combined, they create fresh insights"

Jun Borras

Erasmus Professor

Current partnerships

From the air, you can see the Erasmus Bridge and the Kop van Zuid.

Impact & Engagement

The footbridge from Erasmus to the Tinbergen Building.

Possible ways to collaborate

You can collaborate with Erasmus University in various ways:

  • Innovation and research: working with scientists on groundbreaking solutions for societal challenges.
     
  • Talent development: deploying students and PhD candidates for internships, research projects, and innovation.
     
  • Open innovation networks: connecting to ecosystems around urgent themes such as health, AI or the energy transition.
     
  • Impact projects: contribute to initiatives that make a real difference in the world.

Collaboration with Erasmus University is equal and reciprocal, with each partner contributing its own strengths and expertise.

Interested in collaborating?

Erasmus University actively seeks to connect with partners from all sectors of society.

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