JADS, municipality of ’s-Hertogenbosch and Koning Willem I College motivate students for the Vestingloop

’s-Hertogenbosch, April 22, 2025 – On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the 19th edition of the Vestingloop ’s-Hertogenbosch will take place. In celebration of the event, the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS), the municipality of ’s-Hertogenbosch, and Koning Willem I College are joining forces in an inspiring initiative: students from various programs will collaborate with a data scientist from JADS to explore how to engage all students in ’s-Hertogenbosch to participate in the Vestingloop.

Student challenge: toward a broad and inclusive Vestingloop

Within the framework of Het Talent Atelier, students are working on a unique collaboration between vocational education and academia. Students from healthcare, media design and urban design programs are challenged to come up with creative, engaging and activating ideas to encourage young people to be more physically active and more aware of their vitality. This could include campaigns, interventions or innovative concepts to motivate young people to sign up.

JADS researches sports behavior using wearables

In addition to the student challenge, JADS will conduct a data experiment for the second time during the 19th edition of the Vestingloop, as part of the European TREAT and IRHIS research projects, led by professor Aarnout Brombacher and Luís Carreira De Campos Figueiredo. JADS staff and students will wear wearables during the run that collect data on exertion, physical strain and recovery. The data will be analyzed to better understand how physical activity contributes to a healthier lifestyle, particularly for people with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Thursday, May 8: free Expert Talk on data, running and health at JADS

As a warm-up to the Vestingloop, JADS is organizing a free Expert Talk on Thursday, May 8. Professor Aarnout Brombacher, an expert at the intersection of data and sports, will demonstrate how data from fitness wearables such as Garmin, Apple Watch and Fitbit can help improve performance and prevent injuries.

Who is it for?

Everyone is welcome – whether you’re a beginner runner, an experienced athlete or a tech enthusiast.

What can you expect?

• insights into what fitness trackers really measure and how to use the data

• tips for smarter training and better recovery

• findings from the TREAT and IRIS research projects by JADS and Eindhoven University of Technology

• room for questions

Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Location: JADS, Sint Janssingel 92, ’s-Hertogenbosch
Admission: free – register via this page

About JADS

The Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS) is a partnership between the province of North Brabant, the municipality of ’s-Hertogenbosch, Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology. At JADS, you can follow various programs in data science, from bachelor’s to master’s degrees, as well as professional education. Students and researchers work with companies on smart solutions using data. There is also room for entrepreneurship and collaboration between government, education and business.

About Koning Willem I College

Koning Willem I College is a regional training center located in the northeast of Brabant. With campuses in ’s-Hertogenbosch, Meierijstad, Oss and Land van Cuijk, the college offers around 200 vocational (mbo) programs to more than 18,000 students. It also provides retraining and continuing education for adults, as well as adult secondary education (vavo). For newcomers to the Netherlands, the college offers education through its international transition classes and civic integration programs.