18 juni 2026

The CRAAP Test

10 april 2026

Chapter 4: Stationary sanders

This chapter introduces stationary sanders used in an educational woodworking shop. It explains the purpose and applications of different types of sanders, including belt, disc, spindle, and thicknessing sanders, and how to select a sander according to the shape and surface of a workpiece. The chapter covers basic setup and safe operating practices, including workpiece positioning, feed direction, abrasive condition, dust and respiratory protection, and common hazards. A practical exercise demonstrates how to use stationary sanders to smooth and finish the edges of a wooden push stick.

30 december 2025

Lessons Learned

Agent-based modelling (ABM) is one of the most widely applied computational modelling research techniques in archaeology, because it is well suited to the questions asked by archaeologists. However, the access to vocational training for ABM is limited. In this paper we present the Open Educational Resources (OER) that we produced in an international cooperation. For this purpose, we created online and open tutorials for ABM for archaeologists. In addition, how-to guides and support material were created, both for teachers and students. The materials adhere to international (European) standards in relation to education and the Digital Skills Passport for archaeology. The teaching materials have been well tested using a diverse group of archaeologists during various international conferences and meetings. It was shown that the knowledge and skills of the participants in relation to ABM improved. In addition, the demand for the teaching materials and the workshops was high, ensuring that the tutorials on ABM will be used in the future.

30 september 2025

VR environment for the course "Lieux de Mémoire"

This is a 3D model of Troy, produced for the course "Lieux de Mémoire. Space, Story and the Construction of Memory". The model was created by the 4D Research Lab of the University of Amsterdam for the project 'Virtual Past Places' in collaboration with course teacher Gert Jan van Wijngaarden. This model contains three scenes based on excavations in Troy, each with a new added phase of reconstruction: the first being the archaeological area, the second the architectural reconstruction and the third being the addition of myths and stories to these finds. A fictional central area forms the fourth scene, with the purpose of giving entry to the other scenes. This model is accessible as a VR room using Hubs Cloud software (virtualplaces-uva.eu). For reproducability and reuse, consult the manual at https://doi.org/10.21942/uva.30490373 and follow the instructions to set up your own Hubs Cloud instance. For the relevant dataset, please use the link to the Zenodo deposition. Funding and context Virtual Past Places has been made possible by a grant, the 'Stimuleringsregeling Online Onderwijs' from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, OCW), coordinated by SURF, the cooperative association of Dutch educational and research institutions. Virtual Past Places includes open access publication of all developed teaching materials as Open Educational Resources, the development of training materials, and the organisation of inspiration and counselling sessions for peers. In case you're interested in the results of this research project, and/or participate in it, please contact J.Waagen@uva.nl.

2 juli 2025

Data Analysis and visualization BML

Learning Outcomes You can explain the fundamental concepts of data, including data types, data structures, and the importance of data quality, and you can apply these concepts in the context of both Excel and R. You can import data from various sources (such as CSV, TXT, Excel files) into both Excel and R, and you are able to select the appropriate methods and functions for different data formats and structures. You can clean and prepare data for analysis in both Excel and R by applying techniques for identifying and handling missing values, outliers, inconsistencies, and duplicates. You can apply and interpret various data analysis functions in both Excel and R, including determining minimum and maximum values, calculating percentiles, selecting specific data based on criteria, applying conditional formatting to visually identify patterns, and sorting data to gain insights. You can create effective data visualizations in both Excel and R (such as bar charts, line charts, pie charts, and box plots) to communicate patterns, trends, and relationships in data, and you can customize the visualizations for a clear and purpose-driven presentation. Duration: 18 lessons (5EC).

1 juli 2025

Description Workshop Grey Literature

Description Workshop Using Grey Literature in your research: Looking for comprehensive evidence to strengthen your research? Grey literature — such as government reports, theses, and conference papers — plays a crucial role in systematic and scoping reviews by providing additional sources of information not typically found in academic journals. Join this workshop to learn how to identify, access, and effectively incorporate grey literature into your research. What will we cover? i. Sources for grey literature ii. Purpose and value of grey literature iii. Search strategies for grey literature iv. Harvesting and managing search results v. Evaluating search results

1 juli 2025

e-learning module - Evaluate your information sources

Short description: In this e-learning module, you'll learn how to evaluate the relevance and trustworthiness of information sources. Expected time to complete: 45 minutes. Learning goals: After finishing this e-learning module, you'll be able to evaluate information sources on trustworthiness and relevance; identify predatory journals and publishers; verify whether a publication has been retracted; and formulate and apply inclusion/exclusion criteria to screen scientific publications. Use the link to get direct access to the e-learning module Research Data Download the Xerte deployment ZIP if you want to make modifications to the e-learning module for your own institution.

1 juli 2025

KU 001: 3D model of clay tablet

This publication contains a replica of a historical clay tablet of the special collections of the VU University Library. The original tablet is inscribed with Old Babylonian signs. Its purpose and content remain unclear. Period: Old Babylonian (c. 19th-16th centuries BCE). Provenance: unknown. Language: Sumerian. Personal names: Abi-turi. Material: clay. Dimensions: ± 0,9 cm Ø. Weight: 1.45 g.

1 juni 2025

e-learning module - Information sources

Short description: In this e-learning module, you'll learn how to recognise different types of information source and which ones you'll need for which purpose. Expected time to complete: 30 to 60 minutes. Learning goals: After finishing this e-learning module, you'll be able to recognise and describe different information sources; choose the correct information source for a specific purpose; explain how the process of academic publishing works; and select the most appropriate source for your publication need. Use the link to get direct access to the e-learning module Information sources Download the Xerte deployment ZIP if you want to make modifications to the e-learning module for your own institution. What to modify for your own institution: slide 5 - news - access to Nexis Uni yes/no slide 12 - mention of Research@WUR - to replace with your institution repository + how to access to on subscription only publication for your own institution slide 14 - mention of Research@WUR - to replace with your institution repository

1 januari 2025

Job Design game - Tool for dialogue and reflection

The role of governance professionals, such as internal controllers, carries significant expectations within organizations. They are assigned the responsibility for the organization's moral compass, ensuring that all individuals, including managers, adhere to rules, regulations, organizational and purpose. This game helps to define roles and specifications, ensuring alignment between the expectations of individual professionals and management. It explicates what the organization expects from governance professionals and vice versa but can also be used for any other job design. Suitable for questions on Initiating dialogue between groups with different interests and perspectives. Visualizing differences and similarities. Organizational design, job description, collaboration. Comparing expectations about a job or an employee. Structuring discussions.