UU Student Theses Repository: Recent submissions
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Gromov–Witten Invariants and Quantum Cohomology: Using Symplectic and 2d Topological Field Theoretic Methods
(2025)In this thesis we consider Gromov–Witten invariants and quantum cohomology, starting with the approach from symplectic geometry. We study pseudoholomorphic curves and their moduli spaces, whose compactifications incorporate ... -
Diving into the Innovation Gap: Decomposition of the EU’s R&D Efforts and Structural Upgrading
(2025)This thesis investigates the persistent R&D intensity gap between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US), with a focus on the structural and intrinsic drivers of this divide over the period 2007–2023. Using a ... -
Van Talent naar Toekomst: Hoe Kinderen de Impact van Petje af Ervaren.
(2025)Doel. Dit onderzoek bekeek hoe het programma Petje af bijdraagt aan self-efficacy en toekomstoriëntatie bij kinderen van 9 tot en met 14 jaar uit sociaaleconomisch kwetsbare situaties. Methode. Een mixed methods-opzet werd ... -
Beyond Parking: Exploring the User Experience of Park and Ride systems in Utrecht
(2025)This thesis explores the user experience of Park and Ride systems in Utrecht. A qualitative study based on interviews with P+R users at P+R Science Park and P+R Papendorp was conducted to gain in-depth insight into these ... -
Steun, herstel en verbondenheid. Een publiekshistorisch onderzoek over de adoptiehulpverlening na de Watersnoodramp 1953 op Goeree-Overflakkee
(2025)Dit onderzoek richt zich op de onderbelichte rol van adoptiegemeenten in het herstelproces op Goeree-Overflakkee na de Watersnoodramp van 1953. De aanleiding hiervoor is een lacune die is geconstateerd door de projectpartners, ... -
Between Sustainability and Affordability: Housing Corporations and the Future of District Heating in Amsterdam
(2025)This master’s thesis explores the capacity of Dutch housing corporations to take on a proactive role in advancing district heating (DH) developments within existing urban areas, amid the Netherlands’ national goal of ... -
Shaping Futures: The Impact of Socioeconomic Context on Children's Life Skills Development in Curaçao
(2025)This thesis explores how socioeconomic context shapes the development of life skills among elementary school children in Curaçao. Life skills, such as communication, empathy, and problem-solving, are essential for children’s ... -
Navigating change in Greek viticulture: adaptation strategies and factors shaping farmers’ adaptive capacity
(2025)Climate change poses critical challenges to agricultural systems globally, with viticulture, due to its sensitivity, being particularly affected. This study seeks to understand how the vine-farmers’ adaptive capacity shapes ... -
A(t) home in a TikTok neighborhood: How TikTok-driven commercial gentrification influences residents' sense of belonging in 'De Negen Straatjes'
(2025)TikTok is a relatively new platform with significant global influence. Certain places, shops, or restaurants can suddenly become extremely popular after going viral on social media, resulting in so-called TikTok queues; ... -
Objectief of Partijdig? Percepties van hoog- en laagopgeleiden ten aanzien van de rechtsprekende macht
(2025)Deze masterscriptie onderzoekt de rol van opleidingsniveau in het vertrouwen van burgers in de rechterlijke macht. Hoewel het vertrouwen in de rechtspraak in Nederland relatief hoog is, blijkt uit bestaande literatuur en ... -
“Refugees are not evil and they're not good, we're just human”: Middle Eastern Refugees’ Perceptions and Experiences of Dutch Media Frames
(2025)Extreme right-wing politicians like Geert Wilders have made the topic of asylum and migration a central concern in the present political climate in the Netherlands, framing Muslims and refugees alike as a threat to Dutch ... -
“Just Act Normal” – But What Is Normal?: Facilitating Open Conversations on Gender Norms Among Rural Youth in the Netherlands
(2025)This thesis explores how open conversations about gender norms and stereotypes can be meaningfully facilitated among rural youth in the Netherlands. While young people in urban areas often have access to diverse networks ...