Applied Research

The knowledge circles of Rotterdam University form the link between scientific research and education on the one hand, and issues from professional practice on the other. The knowledge circles work closely together with a number of relevant study programmes of Rotterdam University. Associate professors, lecturers, students and experts from the professional field address issues that require a multi-disciplinary approach. 

Education
The knowledge circles provide a wide range of possibilities for the study programmes of Rotterdam University.  

• elective modules
• guest lectures
• participation in research projects
• differentiations
• graduation assignments
• executive training programmes

Research
In the field of research the knowledge circles offer the following possibilities: 

• doing or commissioning education-related or practice-oriented research
• publication of research outcomes
• building regional, national and international networks
• services

Services
The knowledge circles provide services to lecturers of the study programmes of Rotterdam University and to the professional field in the form of:  

• courses and training programmes
• master classes
• seminars
• presentations by associate professors
• round-table meetings