How can tourism entrepreneurs contribute to the health of Zeeland's residents? Iris Broerse-van de Velde will be exploring this question over the next five years. She is the first professional doctorate candidate at HZ University of Applied Sciences. During the third edition of the HZ Discovery Café on Tuesday, April 22, she will talk (in Dutch) about her research and motivations. We’ll also highlight what makes the professional doctorate (PD) pathway so unique.
The third edition of the HZ Discovery Café takes place on Tuesday, April 22 in the HZ Tower on Edisonweg in Vlissingen.
Where tourism meets health
Iris’ research lies at the intersection of tourism and public health. The number of tourists in Zeeland is high, and this has an impact on the region’s quality of life. At the same time, there is growing concern about the health and well-being of Zeeland’s population. The province aims to be a vital region, where the leisure sector is in harmony with the living environment.
Supporting entrepreneurs
Through her PD trajectory, Iris aims to support tourism entrepreneurs in such a way that their initiatives also contribute to the health of local residents.
Frank van der Zwan-Scholtz
At the HZ Discovery Café, Iris will explain how she is approaching this challenge as HZ’s first professional doctorate candidate. Her supervisor, Olaf Timmermans, will also be present. In addition, Frank van der Zwan-Scholtz from the Vereniging Hogescholen - the national coordinator for the PD trajectory - will be there to share all the ins and outs of this new program.
Program
15:30–16:00 | Walk-in
16:00–16:05 | Welcome by Daphne Zerbib-Jasperse
16:05–16:25 | Frank van der Zwan-Scholtz on the PD trajectory
16:25–17:00 | Iris Broerse-van de Velde on her research
The HZ Discovery Café is a new initiative designed to showcase what practice-based research at HZ is - and what it can mean - for the region of Zeeland. Each edition, a number of researchers take the stage to share their passion, highlight specific research projects, or reflect on current events. All in an informal and welcoming setting.
They also engage in open conversation with the audience. The café is open to anyone interested in research in and for the region.
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