Research projects

Within URBAN XR LAB, we will explore how to actively engage 14+ youth in (re)designing spaces, focusing onsustainable use of space and the potential of Extended Reality (XR) for visualization and simulation of designs.                                                              

How can we ensure Moldova's rural communities have access to safe drinking water? And how can we ensure sustainable implementation of good practices related to water use, hygiene and sanitation within communities?                                                                   

Quindo is a hub where young people in Kortrijk are provided with the tools to learn and refine cross-media skills. It's a place where, under guidance, they can produce and present content on an online platform, with streaming radio at its core.                                    

How has the Flemish coastal landscape evolved over the past 5000 years, both at sea and on land? Which areas were flooded and eroded during storm surges? What archaeological traces of past habitation and exploitation are preserved on land and in the sea?                          

Creativ'Up aims to support cross-border innovation initiatives in the cultural and creative sector through inspiration, networking, enhancement of entrepreneurial skills, and innovation/change coaching.                                                                              

LoREco, as an ESF transition project, aims to explore ways to achieve this goal. The objective is to strengthen the local economy and social fabric within cities by using a complementary currency and a guaranteed income linked to it.                                               

The electrification of vehicles is experiencing exponential growth, with charging infrastructure being a crucial building block for the energy transition. There are mandates to implement charging infrastructure, but not all infrastructure is sufficiently smart or sustainable.    

The x-CITE project promotes the development of the CitiVerse as a tool for human-centered transformation of smart cities. Through extended reality (XR), citizens are engaged in urban planning, social interaction, culture, and tourism.                                              

SecuWeb focuses on the development of innovative technologies for a new and safer internet, as well as their implementation in businesses and organizations.This project involves research into new technologies for safer data usage, such as Solid, blockchain, and quantum internet.

Public spaces are important for young people to play sports, relax, and meet each other. However, young people today are still not sufficiently involved in the development and redesign of these public spaces. How can we change this?