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Volunteering in Calais

Each year we volunteer with students in Calais where many migrants are living in poor circumstances. We work with different grassroots organisations. Any support is welcome and a relief for the volunteers that are long-term based in Calais! It is also a great opportunity for you to understand the complexity

The influence of technical assistance and funding on perceptions of post-disaster housing safety after the 2015 Gorkha earthquakes in Nepal

A returning question in #postdisaster #housing assistance is what kind of aid makes a difference and how? We often overlook how safe people feel because of aid. Very happy with this new article on the actual influence of #technicalassistance and #funding on #housing #safety perception in #Nepal. The article is

Disruptive Events Minor Program 2022-2023

You can now apply for the international Minor Program in DISRUPTIVE EVENTS. This innovative transdisciplinary program provides you with a comprehensive, integrated perspective on #Resilience of societies. The program is hosted by different academies from Avans University of Applied Sciences. These are linked to Environmental Science for Sustainable Energy & Technology,

Podcast Disasters Deconstructed featuring: emerging voices and pathways to inclusive disaster studies

Disaster studies can definitely be more inclusive, but how? 🧐 We engaged with early career researchers to explore novel pathways, in two special issues Emerging voices and pathways to inclusive disaster studies. Whole season 6 of the Disasters Deconstructed Podcast is inspired by our special issues! Sit back and relax while

Teaching experience

I enjoy sharing my knowledge with my students and asking the right questions to help them develop their ideas. I have experience teaching at the Avans University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Sydney, Universitat International de Catalunya, University of La Laguna. Avans University of Applied Science

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