University of Twente
The CLEAR initiative (Chemistry Learning for Environmental Action and Responsibility) is an innovative programme within the Chemical Science & Engineering curriculum at the University of Twente. It aims to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to tackle complex global challenges such as climate change, pollution, and greenwashing. By embedding systems thinking into the curriculum, CLEAR enables students to approach sustainability challenges from a holistic perspective, integrating environmental, social, and economic factors into their solutions. For more information, click here.
Within this CLEAR PhD project, you will explore how sustainability, systems thinking, and essential skills are currently embedded in an engineering curriculum, and how these elements can be more effectively aligned. You will work closely with lecturers, students and researchers to analyse existing educational practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
You will investigate how educational interventions can help students develop the ability to address complex real-world challenges. This includes exploring how learning activities, assessment methods, and course design can reinforce each other and contribute to meaningful learning experiences. Part of your work will involve designing and testing new educational interventions in collaboration with teaching staff.
You will work in a multidisciplinary team environment, and collaborate with experts and researchers in chemistry, engineering and educational science, alongside teachers, students, and the educational management team.
About the department
You will be part of the Chemical Science & Engineering (CSE) programme at the University of Twente, where education and research are closely integrated. The CSE programme offers a collaborative, international working environment with strong connections among teaching staff, researchers, and students. Innovation in education is a key priority, and you will work alongside colleagues who are actively engaged in developing new approaches to learning and teaching.
About the organisation
The Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally and is strengthened by the many young researchers working on innovative projects with as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.
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