Research
Practical and innovative
Practice-based research at Fontys focuses on social issues and contributes to innovation in the professional world. Our practice-based research is organised within lectorates, centres of expertise and knowledge centres, and is carried out together with partners from the professional field and fellow educational institutions.
Contact us
If you have a question about our practice-based research
Knowledge themes
Using six knowledge themes, we connect with regional knowledge networks and focus on the development of Fontys into a knowledge-intensive network organisation.
Creative economy
Art is a source of inspiration for change. With artistic and creative forms of work, such as research through design, we can stimulate change.
Future of learning
Learning is essential in our rapidly changing society where radical developments are the order of the day. We are investigating how we can best organise and support this.
Smart mobility
With a strong focus on sustainability and energy transition, we contribute to mobility in the region and the rest of the Netherlands. Vehicle safety, logistics chains, and mobility data are also relevant themes.
Sustainability & circularity
Through circular transition, we can achieve a sustainable, inclusive economy and society. How do we ensure that innovations are embraced, and that existing habits and ideas are abandoned?
Healthy and inclusive society
We strive for a society that offers everyone fair access to health and in which everyone can participate fully.
Enabling technologies
Technology can make a major contribution to challenges in health and care, agriculture, food and water, security, energy transitions, and sustainability.