Universities of the future
Academia needs to keep up with societal developments. Increasingly heated public debates urge universities to rethink their role in society. They are expected to creatively include the knowledge and experiences of citizens, professionals and policy makers in scientific research and education. But how to do that? Athena develops innovative methods to engage societal actors in a playful and inclusive way.
Science with Society | Facilitates dialogues between Amsterdam's residents and students on societal issues
Institutionalisation of Societally-Engaged Education | Embedding methodologies in which students learn by participation in society
InSPIRES | Innovative models for Science Shops (finalised)
Transdisciplinary Global Health Challenge | Collaborations between students and societal partners to address global health challenges (finalised)
Tools for transformation
Toolbox for Participatory Research | Creative and concrete tools and inspiration for research with societal stakeholders (Dutch)
Tool for Reflection on Interdisciplinary Teamwork | Sparks reflection on behaviour among collaborators in interdisciplinary education and research
Frame Reflection Lab Tool | Stimulates transdisciplinary collaborations through a playful format that sparks reflection on different views of science
Wheel of Action, Interaction and Reflection | Helps biotechnologists anticipate how their projects may interact with the world, and integrate these insights into their socio-technical design efforts
Food System Transformation Toolbox | Practical tools and methodologies for those engaging in food system transformation activities
Patient Engagement Toolbox | Co-created recommendations and tools to support patient engagement activities