Binnen de kamers van retorica namen de refereinen een aparte plaats in. Goede refereinen waren gebonden aan strikte regels en werden op de juiste manier voorgedragen op festivals waar de beste refereinen werden bekroond met een prijs. In dit artikel worden de drie prijswinnenende refereinen van het Rotterdamse rhetorijcfeest van 1561 onder de loep genomen.
Two models for engineering education that may answer the needs for "Renaissance Engineers" are described in this paper. They were the outcome of an educational renewal project, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education and industrial companies. The first model (Corporate Curriculum) aims to bring Industry into the school, while the second model (I3) intends to bring the school into Industry. Both models have in common the ambition to educate students in an innovative, interdisciplinary and international oriented way (the 3 I s). This paper focuses on the two models, the different ways of implementation in the Fontys technology Institutes, the changes and improvements that have been made to the models, as well as the results of the educational experiments. The final results of the educational renewal project and the experiences with both models are presented here. Those experiences are very useful for developing new educational means for the future engineers in order to meet the fast developments of modern society.
"Regenerative Renaissance" (RR) embarks on an innovative journey to reshape the Fashion and Textile Industry's (FTI) societal and environmental influence. This project, led by University of Groningen (UG) in partnership with fashion designer Joline Jolink (JJ) and local farm Boerderij Gagel: Lente Land (LL) aims to transform Joline’s business into a leading regenerative small-medium enterprise (SME), establishing new norms for social and net positive circularity in the Dutch FTI. It probes how the FTI can progress from sustainability (net zero) to regeneration (net positive), focusing on fostering a symbiotic bond between fashion/textile production and land regeneration, connecting textiles and people with the land. This vision transcends traditional sustainability, seeking to actively enhance environmental restoration, biodiversity and creating multiple values. It entails a transformation of the fashion business model (BM), embedding regenerative practices into all aspects of running a fashion business and strengthening the ties between humans and nature. RR strives to reduce the fashion industry's environmental impact while enriching ecosystems and communities. The project involves collaborating with local communities and stakeholders to co-create initiatives like community farming, educational workshops, creating alternative products and a clothing line that reflects regeneration principles in its making and storytelling. The ultimate goal is to develop a replicable regenerative BM for the FTI, redefining the interaction between fashion, society, and the environment, and prompting a balanced shift towards a sustainable, ecologically harmonious future.
