News and stories about Vital Cities and Citizens

Thanks to his research, we better understand why trust in politics is often linked to education

Climares investigates climate risks faced in five African countries, aiming to mobilize communities to strengthen climate resilience.

"Operation Sustainable Pendrecht" engages Rotterdam primary schools to educate children and communities on sustainable energy

The Netherlands faces a shortage of low-skilled digital workers, while Nairobi's slums struggle with high unemployment. This study combines the two issues.

Interview with researchers Vivian Visser and Roos Keller on how Rotterdam customizes citizen participation to be more inclusive and equitable for all.

This interview with Tessa de Geus discusses insights from her recently published article on transition management.

Community researchers from Mathare, Kenya, and researchers from Erasmus University Rotterdam share their experiences to enhance social benefits.

Wind visited EUR to discuss her 2024 book, "Towers of Ivory and Steel: How Israeli niversities Deny Palestinian Freedom" (Verso).

Students share the academic and social value of their work at the third Connected Learning Symposium

Together with residents, we look at what problems exist in the neighbourhood, what solutions they see and what role they can play to make a positive difference.