Randomized controlled trials are the gold standard for causal inference. Using an experimental and a control group, double-blind and with a placebo, the effect of an intervention can be neatly determined. But this ideal scenario is not always practicable, or even ethically desirable. What if we

In many cultural contexts, the relationships between religion, gender and sexuality are complicated and full of tensions. Even in the Netherlands these issues are difficult to discuss and there are many diverse opinions. Add globalization to the mix and the issues become even more sensitive. This

The collection of writings we call the Bible is the product of a long and difficult process of transmission. Most modern Bibles are translations based upon reconstructions of the diverse Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts making up the Old and New Testaments. This tortuous history cannot be separated

That is a very subjective opening, as you will agree. Here the subjective perspective of the writer is obvious, but as a rule it is much more subtle. Subjectivity is one of the key elements of natural language. Every communicative act is subjective to some degree. Subjectivity starts with the

In a globalizing world, health challenges are also transcending national boundaries and becoming more complex. To face up to them, there needs to be a two-way flow of resources, expertise and know-how between developed and developing countries, involving stakeholders from different scientific

Europe is in crisis. The eurozone has been rocked by instability. Recession and unemployment seem to have become endemic in many parts of the EU. Eurosceptic parties have made spectacular electoral advances across the region. Is the whole European project in danger of collapse? And if it can be

The work is based on concept ideas, and analyses the process of creating visual metaphors using different artistic media. The course is divided into two equally important parts:a) Visualization and analysis of important illustrations, learning to appreciate the theoretical and creative aspects of

The programme consists of a conceptual part, involving various professionals who will take part in the process of creating visual displays, and also a practical part, where students will apply the knowledge they have acquired by developing a case study. Course leader IED Barcelona Target group

The course provides students with the basic tools needed by the image consultant to help a client define and express their identity. The programme will deal with the history of fashion and the search for trends, including elements as fundamental as the psychology of colour, elegance, and style. It

During the course, students will carry out real and creative research into structural and decorative interior design.Following a methodology that combines the study of space, the object, and the design of materials, the student will have the opportunity to develop their newly-acquired knowledge by