Research Centre Centre for Research on Problem-oriented Project Learning
RUC-PPL is an interdisciplinary research centre focused on problem-oriented project learning (PPL), inquiry- and problem-based educational approaches, pedagogical philosophy, university pedagogy, practice, policy, and history. The centre was established in 2018 and brings together researchers and research interests across RUC's departments.
Current research interests include problem- and inquiry-based university pedagogy: concepts, theories, practices, curriculum design; PPL and digital (learning) technologies; group work and collaborative learning in universities; critical and transformative university pedagogy in theory and practice; Higher Education policy and practice.
The aim of RUC-PPL is to contribute to the understanding, development, and critique of 真人线上娱乐 University’s pedagogy and educational profile, as well as to relevant and related international university pedagogical research. The research centre conducts independent research driven by its members' interests and offers a research community for externally funded projects and researchers, including periodically affiliated external researchers.
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Contact
Director: Professor Stephen Carney, carney@ruc.dk
Administrator: Signe Berri, berri@ruc.dk
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RUC-PPL is engaged in a number of research project:Selected keyprojects
The Genealogy of Problem-oriented Project Learning and Current Challenges to Student Learning
Measuring the Effects of Problem-oriented Project Learning
Scientific Literacy and Problem-oriented Project Learning
Hvordan l?ser vi p? humaniora? (In Danish)
You will find a list of all projects at the Centre webpage at 真人线上娱乐 University Research Portal
Publications
Active and Agentic: Participant-Directed Inquiry in an Introductory Science Programme
Niss, M., 11 Apr 2025, Creative Pragmatics for Active Learning in STEM Education. Svabo, C., Shanks, M., Zhou, C. & Carlton, T. (eds.). Springer, p. 69-86 17 p. (Contributions from Science Education Research, Vol. 14).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding ? Book chapter ? Research ? peer-review
Assessing deliberative quality in a debate on Facebook
Kj?rbeck, S. & Nielsen, N. M., 30 Oct 2025, In: Pragmatics & Beyond New Series. 354, p. 236-268 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal ? Journal article ? Research ? peer-review
Nye regler for menneskeparken: generativ AI (GAI) som t?mning og vildskab
Feldt, J. E., Rosengaard, H. U. & Mercier, S., 21 May 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference ? Conference abstract for conference ? Research ? peer-review
Activities
To spor om AI. Opl?g til samtale om brugen af AI i uddannelserne
Feldt, J. E. (Speaker) & Rosengaard, H. U. (Speaker)
19 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation ? Lecture and oral contribution
What is education in higher education?
Sarauw, L. L. (Speaker)
21 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation ? Lecture and oral contribution
Ph.d. midtvejsseminar (Event)
Sarauw, L. L. (Member)
28 Jan 2025Activity: Membership ? Membership in review committee
Press-media
K-Live: Israelske filmindustris livtag med det nationale traume
07/10/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Tysk restaurant n?gter service til israelske statsborgere
25/09/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Insights
RUC-PPL Launch
Friday Nov. 2, 2018 the RUC-PPL center was launched by a half-day seminar and subsequently a reception for students and staff from RUC and special invited guests.
Knud Illeris gave a talk at the launch of RUC-PPL
Professor Illeris, an internationally recognised scholar, was employed at RUC from 1972, when the university commenced.