About the Project

This pilot project synergises science education and communication with social psychology and public health expertise. Its goal is to craft an interactive narrative centred around Aletta Jacobs, a pioneering Dutch female scholar.

We are transforming static texts into an engaging and reflective experience. The fictional narrative draws from historical research to offer significant insights while stimulating a thoughtful read. The narrative is connected with captivating and immersive VR imagery and multimedia resources, fostering a more profound understanding.

This approach enhances the connection with Aletta's journey. It allows us to perceive her not as a distant figure but as a relatable and inspiring woman with a deeply personal commitment to human rights.

Our Team

Student Assistants

Emma de Waard 

Historical research, curation and historical narrative

Gabriela Ciobanu 

Creative writing of fictional narrative

Feeke Rensen 

Design of dissemination materials



Coordination and concept

Dr Nathália Helena Azevedo 

Faculty of Science and Engineering, Institute for Science Education and Communication

Dr Maria Ioannou

University College Groningen, Social Psychology

Dr Valentina Gallo

Campus Fryslân, Epidemiology and Sustainable Health