I identify as a hybrid academic and like to work at the intersection of research and policy. I combine two roles: programme manager for the implementation of the educational model and PhD candidate.

Programme Manager for the Implementation of the Educational Model

How can we educate students to make a difference in society? This is one of the key issues facing Utrecht University and is central to our renewed educational vision. A multi-year change programme (2026–2030) is implementing this educational vision in teaching and learning practice across all degree programmes at Utrecht University. Together with Martine Koppenhol, I am the programme manager for this programme. You can find the educational vision here.

PhD candidate

I am working on a thesis exploring how higher education institutions can encourage and support university teachers to conduct (practice-based) educational research. To this end, I have carried out a qualitative, systematic literature review and am interviewing university teachers about their expertise development regarding educational research.