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The Power of Innovation: Learning and Innovating Together in Learning Communities
Community event for partners, teachers, and students
Are you curious about the progress of the learning communities focused on energy transition and sustainability, where over 100 students from diverse backgrounds have worked together with companies and government institutions on solutions related to circularity in hospitals, climate adaptation and heat stress in Curaçao, and safe use of hydrogen?
During this community event, you will get an overview of what has happened so far within the learning communities. You’ll also have the opportunity to talk with participants (students, involved teachers, and companies) about their experiences, the added value, and of course, the results during a visit to the interactive market.
Are you facing a complex challenge within your own organization and think a learning community could make a valuable contribution? Then join the problem-finding inspiration sessions, where we will co-create and develop new challenges together.
We will conclude the day with a networking reception to reflect on an educational and inspiring afternoon.
University of Curaçao & TU Delft: Sustainable and Future-Proof Education
16-06-2025
University of Curaçao & TU Delft: United for Sustainable and Future-Proof Education
Last Monday, Dr. Stella van Rijn, Rector Magnificus of the University of Curaçao, paid an inspiring visit to TU Delft. The day was filled with open and constructive conversations between colleagues, project members from Even Groene Vrienden, collaborating partners, and students. Together, we reflected on shared ambitions and explored concrete steps toward more sustainable and future-oriented education.
One of the highlights was the progress made within our Sustainable Environments Curaçao Learning Community. Students presented their projects and engaged in valuable dialogue, sharing ideas and feedback. We also discussed how sustainability themes can be used to drive educational innovation across different contexts.
In addition to reviewing ongoing initiatives, exciting new projects were introduced. These included electric aviation in collaboration with MBO Amsterdam, sustainable healthcare, hydrogen innovation, the Plastic Bay project, and plans for an open-source knowledge platform. We also explored successful citizen science initiatives such as KIN’s project and the Dutch SustainaBul network.
Dr. Van Rijn emphasized the power of collaboration between our countries and expressed her commitment to actively contribute to the further development of Learning Communities. The visit also included a tour of the Dream Hall at TU Delft and the Beta Factory at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. And of course, there was a warm meeting with our Vice-Rector Magnificus, Hans Hellendoorn.
This visit laid a strong foundation for future collaboration. The University of Curaçao and TU Delft are excited to continue working together on pressing themes such as climate, health, and educational innovation, with students, educators, and researchers at the heart of this mission.
Climate awareness in Curacao
16-04-2025
Kick-off of Climate Awareness at Radulphus College Curaçao
Two weeks ago, Radulphus College Curaçao launched a new climate awareness initiative with an interactive workshop for VWO 4 and VWO 5 students. In collaboration with TU Delft, this pilot program aims to raise awareness among high school students about climate change and its local and global impacts.
Through a series of interactive sessions, assignments, and lectures, TU Delft and Radulphus College are co-developing an educational program and toolkit for schools across Curaçao. The goal: integrate climate education into the curriculum in a way that is hands-on, collaborative, and solution-oriented.
During the workshop, TU Delft Master’s students Abel Svejda and Joram Nottrot facilitated small-group brainstorming sessions where students explored how climate change is affecting their everyday lives. Topics such as rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and extreme rainfall were discussed. Each group then chose a specific issue that resonated with them and worked together to develop a solution.
The result? A series of creative and thought-provoking posters on questions like:
🌡️ How can we reduce heat in our school buildings?
🐠 How can we protect Curaçao’s coral reefs?
💧 What can we do to prepare for droughts?
Engaging the younger generation in climate discussions is essential. Not only does it deepen their understanding and sense of ownership over these challenges, but it also builds essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving, preparing them for their future studies and careers.
We look forward to continuing this journey together and supporting more schools on Curaçao in becoming climate-aware learning environments. 🌱
University of Curacao visits TU Delft!
25-03-2025
This week we were honoured to receive two guests from the University of Curacao! Both Tamara van Aerden, programme manager, and Richenel Bulbaai, dean of the faculty of engineering, came to visit the TU Delft campus and our Learning Communities 🧑🏫
Together, we explored the campus, met with the students who will start their exchange on Curacao next September and paid a visit our Learning Community in Maassluis where our students are collaborating on a self-sustaining port! ⛴️
Dear both, thanks for coming and we will meet soon again!
Interdisciplinary education that connects students and stakeholders.
A Learning Community is an innovative environment where students, teachers, companies, governmental bodies, and citizens collaborate on real-world issues. In doing so, students develop subject-specific knowledge alongside crucial skills such as interdisciplinary collaboration, problem-solving, and clear communication. Learning Communities bridge the gap between study and practice and foster innovation. Students come up with solutions within a broader societal context and build on each other’s results, ensuring their work doesn’t end up gathering dust. Afterwards, they present their findings, earn ECTS credits, and receive an additional certificate.
For students, teachers, companies, government, and citizens.
For students, teachers, businesses, government, and citizens. Students discover a world that would otherwise remain out of reach, learn from professionals, and work in multidisciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds. Stakeholders can collaborate with these students on solutions that truly meet societal needs, ensuring the right solution for everyone involved.
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Interdisciplinary education that connects students and stakeholders.
A Learning Community is an innovative environment where students, teachers, companies, governmental bodies, and citizens collaborate on real-world issues. In doing so, students develop subject-specific knowledge alongside crucial skills such as interdisciplinary collaboration, problem-solving, and clear communication. Learning Communities bridge the gap between study and practice and foster innovation. Students come up with solutions within a broader societal context and build on each other’s results, ensuring their work doesn’t end up gathering dust. Afterwards, they present their findings, earn ECTS credits, and receive an additional certificate.
For students, teachers, companies, government, and citizens.
For students, teachers, businesses, government, and citizens. Students discover a world that would otherwise remain out of reach, learn from professionals, and work in multidisciplinary teams with diverse backgrounds. Stakeholders can collaborate with these students on solutions that truly meet societal needs, ensuring the right solution for everyone involved.
How do you join?
Sign up on the website and indicate which challenge appeals to you. Fill out the form and register for the information session. There, you can ask all your questions, in Dutch or English. Your supervisor is also welcome. Be sure to discuss your learning objectives with your supervisor beforehand.
As a student in a Learning Community, you will participate in three co-creation sessions every ten weeks, working with professionals and other students. Additionally, you'll include a reflection in your report, describing what you have learned and how you have contributed. At the end of the project, you will present your results and insights to the partners.
How do you join?
Sign up on the website and indicate which challenge appeals to you. Fill out the form and register for the information session. There, you can ask all your questions, in Dutch or English. Your supervisor is also welcome. Be sure to discuss your learning objectives with your supervisor beforehand.
As a student in a Learning Community, you will participate in three co-creation sessions every ten weeks, working with professionals and other students. Additionally, you'll include a reflection in your report, describing what you have learned and how you have contributed. At the end of the project, you will present your results and insights to the partners.
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