Centres of Expertise

The Hague University of Applied Sciences has six Centres of Expertise, each of which conducts research on a different regionally anchored theme. Several research groups operate within these Centres of Expertise.

Our 6 Centres of Expertise

Cyber Security

The importance of digital security has become indispensable for the world we live in. The mission of the Centre of Expertise Cyber Security is to strengthen the cyber resilience of public and private organisations that are themselves less equipped to deal with cyber threats. 

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Maaike Vergeer
Management Assistent

Digital Operations & Finance

Researchers of the Centre of Expertise Digital Operations & Finance enable companies and entrepreneurs to reduce their footprint on space, materials, employees and human beings with the help of digital technology. 

Contact

Margot Custers
Programme Coordinator

Merel Hillen
Senior Management Assistent

Global and Inclusive Learning

Creating and ensuring equal opportunities for students and professionals. At the Centre of Expertise for Global and Inclusive Learning we research what processes would help to achieve this. We’re also looking into the best ways to actively promote inclusive education and an inclusive society. 

Contact

Olivier Bello
Programme Coordinator

Cindy de Witt
Management Assistent

Governance of Urban Transitions

Together with urban parties, the Centre of Expertise for Governance of Urban Transitions conducts practice-oriented research based on social issues and new forms of governance that reflect the transitions the city is facing.

Contact

Meike de Jong
Programme Coordinator

Rachel Barret
Management Assistant

Health Innovation

The Health Innovation Centre of Expertise is researching these and other complex issues around the themes of ‘Prevention through nutrition and exercise’, ‘Inclusive exercise and sport’ and ‘Long-term care, housing and welfare’.

Contactgegevens

Elise Peters
Programme Coordinator

Sanne de Vries
Director Centre of Expertise

Mission Zero

As a driver of sustainable entrepreneurship and living, we conduct practice-oriented research, such as ensuring liveable cities by eliminating CO2 emissions. Together with our external partners, we develop applicable and useful knowledge and tools for the future.

Contactgegevens

Rolien Blanken
Programme Coordinator

Nathalie van der Voort-Remkes
Business Operations Officer