University of Amsterdam – Externalities This course in Externalities challenged students to think in a new way about the effects their choices have. The course broadened students’ perspective and knowledge on how the choices they make have a ripple effect on the world around them. This course created critical thinkers and informed consumers through a…
Extinction – Honours Programme & Public AwarenessIf extinctions have been rule in the past, extinctions are certainly a rule today. With extinction rates exceeding 100 times the baseline rates of non-human eras, as deduced by paleontologists from fossil records, we can assure ourselves that humans play a major role in today’s so called ‘6th mass…
Orange ASEAN Factory Orange Factory is an intense 3-week sustainability consultancy program for talented young professionals, entrepreneurs and (master) students from the Netherlands and Southeast Asia, initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. TheRockGroup has been organising partner of this event from the first edition. During the 5 editions of the Orange…
Sustainable Inclusive Business (SIB) Through the collaboration between TheRockGroup, SIB, and KEPSA, Kenyan businesses have access to sustainability, business, and risk advice to allow for a more inclusive and sustainable market. Context Kenya’s economy is growing rapidly in the areas of tourism, agriculture, horticulture and IT business. The best and most desired way for the…
Council on International Educational Exchange – Business and Sustainability CIEE gives American students a first intro into Dutch business and sustainability. TheRockGroup teachers help students realize their own leadership skills critical to the governance of sustainability in todays contemporary world and into the future. From this course the students are able to take their training…
Science in Practice – University of Amsterdam Together through Science in Practice, TheRockGroup, UvA, students and participating companies have implemented circular economy into the business models of SME’s and larger organizations to create a more sustainable economy. Students learn both theoretical concepts of circular economy as well as skills used in business environments. Through this…
TESLA Minor – University of Amsterdam The TESLA Minor provides the new generation of academically educated people with critical analysis, problem solving and entrepreneurial skills in the areas of social responsibility and sustainability. The skills the students obtain can be used in any field to put their knowledge into practice and value for society. Through…
