Your study programme with our research group

The Sustainable Areas and Soil Transitions research group conducts leading research for sustainable development of the environment (region, city, district, neighbourhood, street, square) - with a special focus on the role of soil and subsurface. We work on circularity, climate, energy transition and heritage. We combine knowledge from three mutually reinforcing perspectives: technology, governance and spatial development.

Internship and graduation opportunities

We are looking for interns, graduates and student assistants who would like to contribute to our research as junior researchers. Thanks to the wide scope of our field, you're sure to find a subject or task that matches your interests! This can be either full-time or part-time.

Groep onderzoekers werkt aan bodemonderzoek

Research group work on soil research

Examples of graduation projects:

  • Research into the spatial, technical and societal aspects of underground energy storage in Twente.
  • Research into the development of new functions on contaminated sites for housing, climate adaptation and energy solutions.
  • Research into smart strategies for implementing circularity in infrastructure and public spaces within municipalities.
  • Research into the meaningful integration of archaeology within urban development processes.
  • Research into the design and application of sensor and ICT technologies to support climate adaptation among residents.

Would you like learn more about one or several of the graduation projects listed above? Contact the research group.