The Hub for Impactful and Engaged Research (HIER) is a coordinating network connecting Erasmus University Rotterdam, Delft University of Technology, Leiden University, Erasmus Medical Center, and Leiden University Medical Center to strengthen civic engagement across the province of South Holland.
A rich landscape of civic initiatives already exists already but remains fragmented, leaving gaps between research institutions and the communities they serve. HIER exists to bridge these gaps. Aligning with the EUR Strategy 2030, the Hub envisions a shift toward institutions of knowledge not only working for society, but with it.
Supporting Engaged Research
A diverse team of experts operates this shift through three interconnected pillars, enabling researchers and educators to do impactful and engaged research:
'HIER provides EUR staff with support to engage non-academic partners in a responsible manner — from idea to implementation — in research, education and public outreach activities. It is an indispensable service for Open InnovationNetworks.'
Arwin van Buuren
Strategic Dean Impact & Engagement
Connect with us
Are you interested in learning more about the Hub or do you need support with your project? You are welcome to contact us (hier@eur.nl) and join HIER to receive updates about the network. Do you need support with your project? You can reach out to us (hier@eur.nl) for guidance on resources and networks. We can help if you are:
- curious about civic engagement but not sure where to start;
- developing or exploring a citizen science, participatory, or community-based research project;
- looking for guidance on responsible engagement practices;
- seeking connections to civic partners, neighbourhood networks, or interdisciplinary collaborators in the region;
- interested in funding opportunities or institutional support for engaged research.
HIER Team
Chiara Stenico (EUR)Engaged Research Officer
Partnership Coordinator HIER and Programme Coordinator at EUREmail address
Charlotte Bruns (ESHCC)Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer
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Ivana Zecevic (EUR)Communications Advisor
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Simone Driessen (ESHCC)Assistant Professor in Media & Popular Culture
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Jason Pridmore (ESHCC)Professor of Human Centric AI in Society
Department of Media and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam; Community for Learning and Innovation: Academic Lead Digitalisation and AI in Education; Coordinator: COALESCE and SEISMEC projectsEmail address
Willem Scholten (EUR)Coordinator Open & Responsible Science activities
Chief Open ScienceEmail address
Jurian Edelenbos (ESSB)Full Professor of Governance, State & Society at ESSB
Team lead of team Governance & Pluralism; Academic Lead of Vital Cities & Citizens (Erasmus Initiative); Academic Lead of Resilient Delta Initiative (Convergence)Email address
Amy van Grieken (Erasmus MC)Associate Professor Health, Care and the Environment
Department of Public HealthEmail address
Joost Oude Groeniger (Erasmus MC)Assistant Professor at Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC
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