Research projects

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?                                                

The research project Virtual Youth Centre aims to create a customized virtual youth center within a VR and AR immersive space for use by youth organizations in the EU. This center will be managed, staffed, and subject to the same policies and oversight as regular youth services. 

Young people in vulnerable situations do not always have it easy at school. The goal of the Tope Sterk project is to increase opportunities for these young people through student tutoring.                                                                                            

OverHoop is a project of the King Baudouin Foundation commissioned by the Flemish government, aimed at providing primary actors with support to address developmental trauma through targeted collaboration and effective methods and interventions, from prevention to recovery.       

The project 'Level Up' explores how a blended guidance program for teachers (teams) can be developed to enhance digital competencies and media literacy among secondary school students.                                                                                                

What assistive tools or technologies do people with disabilities need to partially compensate or even overcome their limitations while performing specific circus techniques? Howest, HOGENT, and Circusatelier Woesh are seeking an answer to this question.                           

Too often, the residual flows from smaller production companies (post-industrial) are sorted, stocked, and transported for recycling, processing, or incineration instead of being sustainably and locally utilized.                                           Within the Circular Solut

To support job creation, retain talent, and foster innovation in the strategic sectors of the region, the project will boost economic development by establishing a cross-border ecosystem (involving research, students, businesses, industries, artists, and investors).