Essays about: "Impact of projects"

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1. 21. Creation of a space for creativity and innovation within university : The experience of Creative Lab

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Innovation och produktrealisering

   Author : Inés Acinas; [2023]
   Keywords : Academy-industry collaboration; Innovation laboratory; Sustainable development; Quintuple Helix; Students;

   Abstract : In order to stimulate innovation and sustainable development in a business environment that is always changing, it is important to support successful collaboration between academia, industry, and society. This project is focused on creating and implementing MDU's Creative Lab, an innovation lab based on the Quintuple Helix Model, in order to promote collaboration between students, academic institutions, and business partners and to meet the needs of all parties. READ MORE

3. 22. Adapting to Extreme Weather Events : - Addressing Flood Risks Through Planning and Policy in Namibia

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planering

   Author : Tim Licke; [2023]
   Keywords : Spatial planning; strategical spatial planning; planning; adaptation; climate; resilience; floods; town planning; Namibia; Efundja; Implementation; climate change; extreme weather; policy; mitigation; Fysisk planering; strategisk fysisk planering; planering; anpassning; klimat; motståndskraft; översvämningar; stadsplanering; Namibia; Efundja; Implementering; klimatförändringar; extremväder; policy;

   Abstract : This master thesis investigates planning initiatives to address extreme weather events' impacts, specifically focusing on floods in Namibia. The study highlights the significance of such events in the context of global climate change, emphasising their adverse effects on livelihoods, particularly in rural communities and informal settlements. READ MORE

4. 23. Partners in Peace? : A Quantitative Analysis of Peacekeeping and Civil Society

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Ester Tottie; [2023]
   Keywords : Peacekeeping; Civil society; Conflict-related sexual violence; United Nations;

   Abstract : Various studies have shown the difficulty for peacekeeping missions to combat conflict-related sexual violence, including the abuse within their own ranks. Both policymakers and academics advocate for the inclusion of civil society in peacekeeping missions claiming that this can aid peacekeepers in this endeavour. READ MORE

5. 24. Weapons of Microcontroller Destruction : Tangible Playthings for Roleplaying in Dungeons & Dragons

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Max Angenius; [2023]
   Keywords : Tangble and embodied interaction; Play; Roleplaying; Dungeons Dragons;

   Abstract : This project aims to explore how interactive tangible playthings can be designed to enhance the roleplaying aspect of Dungeons & Dragons. Further, the project juxtaposed D&D and interaction design as practices to examine if D&D can contribute to interaction design. READ MORE

6. 25. Sustainability Reporting and the developing role of the ESG/Sustainability Controller : A qualitative study among Swedish medium and large sized companies

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Stefan Schaumberger; Vijitha Dasayanaka; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability Reporting; Sustainability Reporting Frameworks; Sustainability Reporting Unification; GRI; CSRD; ESG Controller; Sustainability Controller;

   Abstract : Sustainability is a universal topic that has gained in significance during the last decade due to the increased risks for society as well as the environment itself. Therefore, a lot more attention is given to how companies disclose upon their impact on environment, society and governance. READ MORE