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Tackling Real-World Challenges: Wicked Problems in Time and Space

Tackling Real-World Challenges: Wicked Problems in Time and Space

The grand challenges of this world are complex and wicked. In this challenge, you will develop the skills needed for addressing such wicked problems.
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Our Challenge

Wicked problems are complex, lacking clear causes and simple solutions. They require systems thinking and multidisciplinary collaboration. Addressing such challenges without understanding their full context often leads to unintended outcomes. This project focuses on socio-technical problems with spatio-temporal dimensions. Learners will develop the ability to work across disciplines, deepening their own expertise while appreciating others'. Through collaborative analysis and problem-solving, they will integrate diverse knowledge to design effective, context-aware interventions. By the end, participants will be prepared to contribute meaningfully to expert teams tackling wicked challenges in real-world settings.

The Team

Teamchers

These are the teamchers you'll work with on the challenge.

JH
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Jasper Homminga
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PW
Pascal Wilhelm
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RK
Richard Knippers
Teamcher

Learners

2 learners

Challenge providers

Study period
1 September 2025 – 30 January 2026
Study format
Hybrid
Application period
18 June – 20 July 2025
Credits
9 ECTS
Hosting university
University of Twente
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Value and progress

Understanding the nature of complex spatio-temporal systems

Upon completion, the learner can understand the nature of complex spatio-temporal systems. They can incorporate location and time parameters in system modelling, explain how location and time are critical in understanding real-world problems, and explain the role of normative practices

ESCO SKILLS

Decomposing a complex spatio-temporal system and formulating critical issues

Upon completion, the learner can decompose a complex spatio-temporal system and formulate critical issues. They can break down real-world problems into related subsystems or components, and reason and converge towards the critical issues.

ESCO SKILLS

Proposing mitigation strategies that integrate knowledge from related disciplines

Upon completion, the learner can propose mitigation strategies that integrate knowledge from related disciplines. They can reason about the role of these disciplines in addressing wicked problems, and reason about the implications of the proposed mitigations

ESCO SKILLS

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Hosting university

University of Twente

University of Twente

Challenge provider

Province of Overijssel