The social consequences of gas extraction and soil movement are extensive and complex. Knowledge about this is spread over many different studies, knowledge institutions and agencies. The Knowledge Platform* maps this knowledge and indicates what unresolved issues are. In addition, the Knowledge Platform brings together knowledge seekers and knowledge providers and stimulates partnerships. The Knowledge Platform is embedded in the University of Groningen.
The Knowledge Platform is independent. We do not represent interests and do not take a position on policy issues. Our role is to collect, interpret and effectively disseminate the best knowledge in this field together with stakeholders. The Knowledge Platform consists of an interdisciplinary team. We are accessible and open to anyone who is interested in or wants to contribute to the development of knowledge about social issues in Groningen.
The subjects on which the Knowledge Platform wants to focus in the coming years can be divided into three core themes.
1. Impact and social disruption
The Knowledge Platform focuses on mapping the various aspects of the social impact of gas extraction in Groningen.
The social consequences of gas extraction and soil movement are extensive and complex. Knowledge about this is spread over many different studies, knowledge institutions and agencies. The Knowledge Platform* maps this knowledge and indicates what unresolved issues are. In addition, the Knowledge Platform brings together knowledge seekers and knowledge providers and stimulates partnerships. The Knowledge Platform is embedded in the University of Groningen.
The Knowledge Platform is independent. We do not represent interests and do not take a position on policy issues. Our role is to collect, interpret and effectively disseminate the best knowledge in this field together with stakeholders. The Knowledge Platform consists of an interdisciplinary team. We are accessible and open to anyone who is interested in or wants to contribute to the development of knowledge about social issues in Groningen.
The subjects on which the Knowledge Platform wants to focus in the coming years can be divided into three core themes.
1. Impact and social disruption
The Knowledge Platform focuses on mapping the various aspects of the social impact of gas extraction in Groningen.
The social consequences of gas extraction and soil movement are extensive and complex. Knowledge about this is spread over many different studies, knowledge institutions and agencies. The Knowledge Platform* maps this knowledge and indicates what unresolved issues are. In addition, the Knowledge Platform brings together knowledge seekers and knowledge providers and stimulates partnerships. The Knowledge Platform is embedded in the University of Groningen.
The Knowledge Platform is independent. We do not represent interests and do not take a position on policy issues. Our role is to collect, interpret and effectively disseminate the best knowledge in this field together with stakeholders. The Knowledge Platform consists of an interdisciplinary team. We are accessible and open to anyone who is interested in or wants to contribute to the development of knowledge about social issues in Groningen.
The subjects on which the Knowledge Platform wants to focus in the coming years can be divided into three core themes.
1. Impact and social disruption
The Knowledge Platform focuses on mapping the various aspects of the social impact of gas extraction in Groningen.
The social consequences of gas extraction and soil movement are extensive and complex. Knowledge about this is spread over many different studies, knowledge institutions and agencies. The Knowledge Platform* maps this knowledge and indicates what unresolved issues are. In addition, the Knowledge Platform brings together knowledge seekers and knowledge providers and stimulates partnerships. The Knowledge Platform is embedded in the University of Groningen.
The Knowledge Platform is independent. We do not represent interests and do not take a position on policy issues. Our role is to collect, interpret and effectively disseminate the best knowledge in this field together with stakeholders. The Knowledge Platform consists of an interdisciplinary team. We are accessible and open to anyone who is interested in or wants to contribute to the development of knowledge about social issues in Groningen.
The subjects on which the Knowledge Platform wants to focus in the coming years can be divided into three core themes.
1. Impact and social disruption
The Knowledge Platform focuses on mapping the various aspects of the social impact of gas extraction in Groningen.
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Congres en boeklancering: Wegwijs met kennis en kunst
10 November 2026
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