Recent developments

New master programmes

Seven new masters are being developed, all focused on relevant social themes and linked to our four strategic pillars. The new masters are interdisciplinary. As a result, students develop a variety of skills, are trained from different perspectives, and acquire knowledge of various research methods.

Three master specialisations have started in September 2019:

As of 2020-2021 the following masters will start:

New knowledge lab with the City of Rotterdam

Based on the strategic pillars, a new knowledge lab has been started with the City of Rotterdam: Organisations in a Smart City.

The goal is to bring (academic) knowledge and practice together. The focus will be on the current theme of changes in work and organisation in an age of digitalisation and ‘platformisation’ of the economy.

Contact: Prof. Dr. Bram Steijn

Photographer: Roel Dijkstra

ESSB academy

The ESSB Academy has been launched. Within this academy we develop numerous courses and modules for professionals. Doing so, we will establish a further connection between scientific research and professional practice.

Coordinator of the academy is: Prof Dr Menno Fenger

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