The research activities at Windesheim are at the core of society. The questions underlying our research stem directly from the daily practice of organizations, companies and professionals. Research is conducted in close collaboration with partners from the field, ensuring that the results contribute directly to professional practice and are integrated into educational programs, benefiting future professionals.
Within Windesheim, knowledge valorisation, applied scientific research and educational activities are strongly intertwined. Labs, projects, internships and workplace learning are often embedded in research programmes, making applied research a key driver of innovation. The professional orientation of our students makes them valuable contributors to the labor market, enhancing their employability skills while also fostering innovation, such as the development of new businesses.
I am Mounia Belmamoune, lecturer in HBO-ICT and researcher with a broad interest in sustainability, digitalization, and innovation. My research focuses on identifying needs and opportunities in practice and developing practical (e.g. digital) solutions that contribute to a circular living environment. I actively involve education in this process, enabling students to engage with circular and sustainable challenges during their studies. In addition, I enjoy collaborating with industry partners to bridge theory and practice and to achieve concrete, impactful results together.