Rijkswaterstaat Xperiment: an internship with a difference from September 8 – October 24, 2008

Questions and answers

The climate is changing, sea levels are rising, ground is subsiding and it rains harder and more often. Is it enough to raise our dikes to keep our feet dry? How do we prevent floodings now and in the future? In the years to come, the reliability of roads, railways and waterways must increase. Road congestion must be reduced and many more travellers need to arrive on time at their destination. How do we guarantee road safety in the future? And how do we safeguard the well-being of people, animals and plants at the same time? Rijkswaterstaat employees work to find smart solutions for issues like these every day. 

About LEF future center

On September 8, 2008 Rijkswaterstaat opened ‘LEF future center’ where Rijkswaterstaat aims to find sustainable and innovative solutions for complex infrastructural puzzles of national and international importance. LEF future center offers the right facilities to involve all partners in an inspirational manner. The Dutch public will also be invited regularly to actively participate.
LEF future center is located in a newly renovated building in Westraven, Utrecht.

The course

Work with Holland’s finest experts to innovate Dutch infrastructure. Be inspired by Tony Frost, sustainability expert and Al Gore’s speechwriter. Be supported by a mentor from Rijkswaterstaat from start to finish. Learn about and test innovation tools and methods through inspiring lectures and creative workshops.   

Information:

Lef@rws.nl
0800 - 7971900