The Faculty of Science is proud to present the 10 projects that have been awarded a Science Teaching Innovation Grant!
This Grant was created to encourage the development of novel and innovative teaching approaches within our faculty, with a specific focus on supporting our junior lecturers in developing and implementing their ideas.
Ten projects selected
In 2025, two application rounds were organised: a first round exclusively for junior lecturers, followed by a second round open to all teachers of our faculty. The first round resulted in 8 applications, of which 5 projects were awarded funding. The second round attracted 16 proposals, again leading to the selection of 5 projects. All winners received a grant ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 euros.
Creativity and diversity of the Faculty of Science
Below are the ten projects that have been awarded funding and will be executed in the coming year. Together, they highlight the creativity and diversity of ideas within our faculty: ranging from a board game designed to teach students about research methodology, to improvements in laboratory education and the use of theatre techniques to enhance presentation skills. We wish all winners good luck in their endeavours!
Andrea Tijhuis: Science Literate: Developing a reading module for Pharmaceutical Sciences
Fanny Beekman: Fostering autonomy within laboratory course
Nura van Heck: Stream to Learn: Educational Videos for Health Sciences Students
Arne Borst: Theatre skills for presenters
Mohammed Ayou: CARQ sessions: collectively work towards a better understanding of (scientific) literature
Christiano Giuffrida: Rethinking Programming Assessment in the GenAI Era: A Roadmap for the CSec Master and Beyond
Rik Oldenkamp: La Isla Ludica – an educational board game for biology students
Laura Schaap: From Feedback to Feedforward: Strengthening Feedback Literacy among Students
Guusje van Schaik: Betaalbaar en schaalbaar scheikundeonderwijs: ontwikkeling van toegankelijk en praktisch onderwijs voor het leren over chromatografie
Jaap Harteveld: Activating lightboard videos in organic chemistry education