Living Labs

The Living Lab is an integral part of the NL Knowledge House initiative, showcasing our dedication to addressing sustainable energy and climate change in Indonesia. By collaborating with the Universities of Applied Sciences, Living Lab brings together citizens, governments, enterprises, and researchers to transform traditional concepts into practical, live solutions.

What Does Living Lab Offer?

Emancipated Learning & Global Leadership: Participants can utilize their home university as a base while experiencing international education cooperation, fostering a global perspective.

Multidisciplinary Action: Living Lab tackles local issues through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring comprehensive and effective solutions.

New Friendships and Partnerships: The initiative encourages the formation of new connections and collaborations, enriching the experience for all participants.

Benefits for Education Partners

Enhanced Reputation and Prestige: By offering students experiences that cater to the growing demand for entrepreneurial education, education partners can boost their reputation and prestige.

Global Networking Opportunities: Living Lab provides a platform to expand your global network through collaboration with other institutions involved in the initiative.

Interdisciplinary Program Participation: Universities participating in Living Lab contribute to raising awareness about climate change and providing practical solutions tailored to the local context of Indonesia.

Hybrid Global Excellence Collaboration

Cultural Familiarity: Living Lab helps Dutch and Indonesian students understand the historical, cultural, and geographical context of Indonesia, particularly the Kampung.

Social and Sustainability Concepts: The initiative increases understanding of social and sustainability concepts in both the Netherlands and Indonesia.

Engagement Activities: Participants can engage in Digital and Hybrid Knowledge Cafes, eat & meet events, and other activities with the Kampung Community to ensure deeper engagement and understanding of local needs and ambitions.

Benefits for Teachers

Living Lab also offers significant benefits for teachers involved in the initiative:

Professional Development Opportunities: Teachers can enhance their professional growth through various development opportunities.

Improved Online Teaching Skills: The initiative helps teachers refine their skills in delivering online education.

Co-teaching Skills Development: Teachers learn to co-teach effectively, improving collaboration and teaching outcomes.

New Teaching Methods: Living Lab encourages the development of innovative teaching approaches.

Learning from Partner Teachers: Teachers can gain new methods and perspectives through collaboration with partner educators.

Unique Opportunities for Students: Teachers can offer students experiences they wouldn’t otherwise have access to.

New Research Opportunities: Living Lab provides a fertile ground for exploring new areas of research.

Living Lab stands as a beacon of collaborative effort towards a sustainable future. By bridging the gap between traditional concepts and practical solutions, it fosters a multidisciplinary and multicultural approach to addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time. Whether you are a student, educator, or institution, Living Lab offers a unique platform to learn, innovate, and contribute to a sustainable and equitable world.