Human Flourishing

Human Flourishing is about the collective well-being of individuals, communities, and the environment, promoted through regenerative practices and interconnectedness. It is a state in which not only individuals, but also societies and ecosystems thrive, leading to balanced and sustainable collaboration.

International Cooperation, Regional Focus

The principles of Ecosynomics and the Global Flourishing Goals guide our work to inspire a shift in mindset. Collaboration is crucial, whether regional, national, or international.

Saxion is proud of its partnership with the Institute for Strategic Clarity and, through this organisation, connects with a large international coalition. This collaboration allows us to leverage the latest developments and state-of-the-art knowledge in Human Flourishing, contributing to internationally leading research in this field.

Saxion's Living Lab for Human Flourishing has a regional focus and supports the broadly supported movement towards a meaningful economy in Twente, the Achterhoek, and the Stedendriehoek, 3 region's in the east of The Netherlands (e.g."Gross Twents Happiness"). These are the regions where Saxion's direct impact is visible daily. This makes it the ideal environment for applied research, where we aim to find practical solutions. We do this together with students, colleagues, entrepreneurs, and representatives of organisations.

Highly Systemic, Deeply Personal!

By joining the international network, we can leverage over 20 years of scientific research and associated data in the field of Human Flourishing. At this moment this research is conducted in 126 countries. Obviously, we always use this knowledge and these methods in our projects, regardless of size. The available data also allows us to benchmark and learn together with our partners in the region and beyond.

Since every question, every challenge, every organisation, and above all, every person is different, we ensure close involvement in every step taken. Together with a team of students and colleagues, we "walk that extra mile" and celebrate successes together.

Want to Learn More?

Global Flourishing Goals: An Invitation: This overview of the Global Flourishing Goals was co-authored by our colleagues from the international flourishing network that Saxion is a part of. The Living Lab for Human Flourishing exists to secure Saxion's position in this emerging discussion.

The website of the Global Flourishing Study provides more insights into the ongoing international research.

Saxion organised the first Dutch Human Flourishing week in June 2024.
During this week three talkshows were recorded, which can be found on YouTube:

• Talkshow 1: "Practioners, AI and Talent" https://youtu.be/KhLiXxado48
• Talkshow 2: "Student wellbeing & success" https://youtu.be/L8faREs91IE
• Talkshow 3: "International and regional collaboration" https://youtu.be/e-iUOEMuXvo

In the Video Total Value Generated, our partner discusses flourishing at individual, organisational, and ecosystem levels. Saxion's efforts to enhance flourishing in the Twente region are mentioned alongside those of Harvard, Oxford, and the Mexican Stock Exchange.

In this video Mr Jim Ritchie Dunham answers the question, "Why should human flourishing be the goal of an economy?in  a large scale discussion at the Vatican, co-organised by the Harvard Human Flourishing Initiative.