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September 1, 2026

Integrated Infrastructure Design Guide

Infrastructure forms the backbone of our society – from roads and railways to waterworks and ports – as critical part of vital systems for mobility, water and space. But that backbone is under strain. Ageing systems, climate change and scarce resources force us to rethink fundamentally how we design, use and value infrastructure. This Design Guide starts with one urgent question: how can we make infrastructure future-proof in a world of uncertainty? It introduces integrated approaches in which design, engineering, policy and societal value come together through a wide range of inspiring examples related to urban and regional accessibility and development, spatial quality, flood protection, and ecological restoration. The book demonstrates how infrastructure can be more than merely a functional system. It becomes a driver of societal value and prosperity, and a strategic instrument that connects quality of life, sustainability and economic development. This Design Guide offers a clear conceptual framework to understand and design infrastructure that is not only more efficient, but also more sustainable, inclusive and meaningful. Drawn from thematical insights and lessons, and applicable methods, techniques and strategies by a broad range of scientists and professionals of practice with a background architecture, urban development and design, landscape architecture, civil engineering, economics, governance or policy. A substantial and indispensable guide for designers, engineers and policymakers committed to shaping the infrastructure and the society of tomorrow.

Open (Access) Text Book

Hans de Boer, Mark Voorendt, Maurice Harteveld, John Baggen

June 17, 2026

AgriLemma 2.0: A serious game for exploring dilemmas in agriculture

In AgriLemma, you are a farmer in Europe managing your own farm across 8 seasons. You grow six types of crops — potatoes, sugar beets, rapeseed, corn, wheat, and chickpeas — each requiring resources such as seeds, water, nutrients, and workers. Players must run, invest in, and improve their farm with sustainable technologies while balancing competing priorities and navigating uncertainties like weather events and pest attacks. The objective is to maximize overall farm health, which is determined by three dimensions: environmental health (positive ecological impact), social health (worker satisfaction), and financial health (farm profitability). Players must strategize across all three dimensions simultaneously — decisions that boost profit may come at an environmental cost, and vice versa. The game makes these trade-offs tangible, encouraging reflection on what sustainable farming really requires. ------------------------------ Learning objectives: · Experiment with different strategies — to operationalize and adapt an approach under pressure, and to reflect on how well it held up. · Expose students to issues of risk management — to plan, control, and explain the reasoning behind in-game choices relating to sustainability, soil conservation practices, integrated crop management, weeding, and pest management, and to learn how to respond when conditions change. · Experience the complexity of decision-making — to take into account weather and policy uncertainties, sustainability pressures, economic realities, and the broader context in which farm decisions are made. --------------------------------Practical information: · Format: Board game (physical/ print-and-play) · Players: 2-4 players (extendable to 8 by playing in teams of 2) · Duration: 3 hours, including onboarding and debrief · Level: Higher education / Stakeholder engagement · Language: English --------------------------------Credits: AgriLemma was originally designed as part of the WATERAGRI project. The second version, including a full redesign of the graphics, was developed with funding support from the TU Delft Open Science Programme course "Civic Engagement in Action: Empowering Researchers and Educators to Make an Impact". Game design: Dr. ir. Aashna Mittal - TU Delft, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management Graphic design and illustration: Gracia Bovenberg-Murris and Michelle de Smit – TU Delft GameLab Note on image generation: The images in the tech cards and the border of the main game board were created using AI-generated imagery. The constructed wetlands card image is also AI-generated. All other cards and box art are hand-drawn or created in Adobe Illustrator. Note on usability: The print-and-play version of the game has been optimized for office printing.

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Aashna Mittal, Gracia Bovenberg-Murris, Michelle de Smit

June 16, 2026

Open Education menu

We created a ready-to-use menu with 17 different Open Education practices to be implemented in your education. With each practice turned into its own dish and recipe, you can easily see how the practice can be implemented, with its difficulty level and examples. The goal is to provide you with ideas and examples on how to implement Open Science practices into your education. Or use the menu as a starting point for conversations about open educational practices with colleagues! Already an expert? The menu can also be used for a 1-hour workshop on Open Educational practices for others interested in Open Science. Let the participants select a dish from the menu they are interested in, and help them to adapt the dish so they can turn their own ideas into real practices.

Presentation

Jeroen Bosman, Ilcan Çiftcibaşi, Anneke van der Dussen, Ruud Dielen, Marie-Louise Goudeau, Pim Huijnen, Susanne Kirchhoff, Marc van Mil, Hanne Oberman, Annelies Pieterman-Bos

May 13, 2026

Modules Teaching inclusive and critical searching

This publications presents two modules, one for lecturers and one for students, on inclusive teaching and critical searching. The modules highlight how search engines and databases are far from neutral. They provide handles to critically engage with the information found on these platforms and how to pass this information on to your students. The modules can be used as an extension to information literacy courses or guides. Besides general information, the modules contain VU specific information. This information can be adjusted to other contexts.

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Michèle Meijer, Linde Voorend

March 30, 2026

CLIL - Cultural Heritage

This is the CLIL art theme: cultural heritage

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Amy Klipp, Honorine de Keijzer-Davies, Jasmin Back, Noortje Cras

March 19, 2026

The Project Intersection

Main Concepts Project Intersection: The balanced overlap between user stories (what/why), requirements (how), and constraints (when/who/with what). Points of tension: Conflicts or misalignments between design ideas, technical requirements, and project limitations. Balance / "the sweet spot" of the project intersection: The state where research goals, technical implementation, and project limits are aligned and feasible. Trade-offs: Deliberate decisions to prioritize one aspect (e.g., time, creativity, precision) while accepting limits in another. Learning Goals Understand the visual and conceptual model of the Project Intersection. Recognize points of tension between design, development and project management. Use communication and planning strategies to find a balance between over- and under-specifying Reflect on trade-offs between different perspectives. Key Takeaways The sweet spot of a project lies where user stories, requirements, and management factors meet. Over-specifying or under-specifying leads to misinterpretation and lost value. Early conversations between designers, researchers, and developers prevent imbalance. Trade-offs are normal; documenting and discussing them keeps projects transparent. A balanced intersection ensures the project is not just built — but built with purpose. Further Exploration Search for “Venn diagram project management balance” Search for “how to connect user stories and requirements” Search for “MoSCoW prioritization examples in research projects” Search for “design constraints and trade-offs in innovation”

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Lucia M Rabago Mayer, Jordi Weldink, Amanda Poulin

March 19, 2026

ShareXR : Challenge-Based Learning with XR (BMS Lab, University of Twente)

ShareXR introduces a challenge-based learning (CBL) approach for integrating research, design, and development in engineering education through extended reality (XR). Developed at the University of Twente’s BMS Lab, the model addresses the increasing need for multidisciplinary collaboration by teaching students to speak a shared language across research, design, and technical development. Even for those without an engineering, scientific or STEM background. This course offers a hands-on, multidisciplinary learning experience where students take real research ideas and transform them into innovation projects within a complete and validated open learning XR ecosystem. With reusable multimedia course content, the course enables students to understand interdisciplinary collaboration, while each module focuses on one of the four pillars: Research, Design, Development, and Project Management — guided by principles of balance, iteration, and collaboration. By working with different tools like one-page project canvases, students will learn how to translate research ideas into structured user stories, requirements, and project management tasks, while exploring how XR tools can act as a human-centered medium for prototyping, testing, and validating ideas without requiring coding skills.

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Lucia M Rabago Mayer, Jordi Weldink, Amanda Poulin, Luca Frösler, Peter Slijkhuis, Mirjam Galetzka, Benno Pals, Jan-Willem van 't Klooster

March 19, 2026

Project Management - Balancing Planning, Coordination and Flexibility

Main Concepts Project management (in research): Planning, coordinating, and controlling a finite research project to ensure objectives are delivered on time. Agile: An iterative and flexible approach that delivers work in small cycles and adapts to feedback. Waterfall: A linear, sequential approach where each phase is completed before the next begins. The hybrid approach used at the BMS lab: A balanced method that combines Agile flexibility with Waterfall’s clear timeline and milestones. Kanban: A visual system where tickets move through stages (e.g., Design, Development, Testing, Done) to track progress. MoSCoW: A prioritization method that classifies tasks as Must-have, Should-have, Could-have, or Won’t-have. Constraints: Practical limitations such as time, budget, people, or equipment that shape what is possible. Learning Goals Define project management in a research and innovation context. Differentiate between Agile and Waterfall methods and their limitations. Apply a balanced project management strategy suited for time-bound research. Learn to use Kanban boards and MoSCoW prioritization effectively. Build a structured plan that aligns time, resources, and objectives. Key Takeaways Research projects benefit from a hybrid model — flexible like Agile but structured like Waterfall. A clear timeline, defined roles, and prioritization reduce stress and confusion. MoSCoW helps focus resources on what truly matters. Kanban visualizes progress and reveals bottlenecks early. Successful project management is about balance, communication, and adaptability. Further Exploration Search for “Agile vs Waterfall project management comparison.” Search for “Kanban board for research project tracking.” Search for “MoSCoW prioritization examples in academic projects.” Search for “hybrid project management methods in innovation research.”

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Lucia M Rabago Mayer, Jordi Weldink, Amanda Poulin

March 15, 2026

Beyond Google Scholar

Students often struggle to find relevant literature for their thesis projects. The main aim of this tutorial is two-fold, namely to teach students (1) how to find relevant literature using various databases and search strategies and (2) how to critically reflect on the role of digital databases and Generative AI tools in their search process. The package includes a lecturer’s manual and two versions of the same tutorial: one with steps in Excel and one without. The tutorial can be delivered as an in-class workshop (2–3 hours) or assigned as a take-home assignment. The databases and tools used in this tutorial include Zotero, Google Scholar, Project MUSE, JSTOR, ChatGPT, and Excel. The tutorial can be used in any higher education classroom and is particularly suitable for courses that prepare students for writing a BA or MA thesis.

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Jasmijn van Gorp

February 18, 2026

XR Prototype: Learning tools to create a research Prototype

Welcome to the course! Main Concepts The four pillars of innovation projects: research, design, development and project management Challenge-Based Learning: a student-centered approach to learning in which students choose a specific real-world problem to tackle using expertise from multiple disciplines Prototype: a first functional version of a device or program Unity: a wide-used development engine that can be used for 3D environment design Course Learning Goals Deliver a functional prototype aligned with your own research question Apply strategies to help you manage time, priorities, and collaboration effectively Understand how to balance your project scope, resources, and expectations Validate both the technical build and the research logic of your project.

Video

Lucia M Rabago Mayer, Jordi Weldink, Amanda Poulin