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Degrees

Since June 2024​
Since October 2021​
University Teaching Qualification (UTQ)
University of Groningen, NL​
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society, University of Groningen, NL
  • Project: “Homo Imperfectus. Animals, Machines, and the Quest for Humanity in Late Mediaeval France.”
    ​Funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO)
  • Advisors: Prof. C.K.M. von Stuckrad and Dr M. van Dijk​
​Research Master: Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies (History Track) | Cum Laude
​​September 2016 - August 2020
Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen, NL.
  • Thesis: “Homo Imperfectus. Human Exceptionalism and the Prosecution of Pigs in Late Mediaeval France.” (Graded 9/10)
  • ​Advisor: Dr. B.S. Hellemans
Bachelor of Arts: History | Cum Laude
​​October ​2013 - July 2016
Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Ghent University, BE
  • Thesis: “Dreaming with Demons. Interpretative Frameworks and Explanations for Nightmares in Early Modern Western Europe.” (Graded 18/20)
  • ​Advisor: Prof. S. Vanden Broecke
​​Latin & Modern Languages
September 2007 - June 2013
Sint-Godelieve-Instituut Lennik, BE

​Selected Courses, Workshops, Training

I am always keen to develop my research, teaching and presenting, communication, and assertiveness and leadership skills. The overview below contains a selection of relevant courses, workshops, and training sessions that I have participated in during my studies and/or employ. 
  • Research
  • Teaching & Presenting
  • Communication
  • ​Assertiveness & Leadership
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Workshop: Collecting Field Data for your Research with Geo-Apps
Geodienst University of Groningen, Groningen (NL). October 2024.

PhD Core Course 1: Positioning and Designing Your Research

Huizinga Institute for Cultural History, Utrecht (NL). March - April 2022.

How to Promote your Research and Track its Impact
Research Intelligence Services, Groningen (NL). December 2021.

​Introduction to Open Access Publishing
Research Data Office, Groningen (NL). September 2021.

Disturbances and Interventions: Contemporary Practices of Gender Research
ENLIGHT European University, online. August - September 2021.

Les Historiens et les Choses: Recent Developments in Historical Anthropology
University of Groningen, Groningen (NL). September - April 2018.

Masterclass Travelling Cultures: Movement, Conflict and Performance
​Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome, Rome (IT). September 2017.

Medieval Latin: Advanced
University of Groningen, Groningen (NL). February - June 2016.

Medieval Latin: Beginners
University of Groningen, Groningen (NL). September 2015 - January 2016.
​Training: Teaching Language Skills
Language Centre, Groningen (NL). July/September 2024.

Workshop: Discovering Sustainable Development Goals in your Courses
Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development, Groningen (NL). June 2024.

Workshop: Speak to Change. A Strategic Model for Transformative Presentations
Judith de Bruijn, Groningen (NL). October 2023.

Summer School for Academic Teachers
  • Crash Course: Fundamentals of Academic Teaching
  • Introduction to Accessible and Inclusive Teaching
Teaching Academy Groningen, Groningen (NL). August 2023.

Training: Internationalising your Course through Virtual Exchange
Centre for Learning Innovation and Quality, Groningen (NL). April 2023.

Workshop: Kaltura

Centre for Learning Innovation and Quality, Groningen (NL). February 2023.

Workshop: Relaxed Pitching
Eva Pantelakis, Groningen (NL). November 2022.

Making Great Podcasts for the Classroom
Teaching Academy Groningen, Groningen (NL). December 2021 - June 2022.

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Workshop: Storytelling
Improsa, Groningen (NL). December 2021.
 
Becoming a Student Assistant: Teaching and Mentoring
FutureLearn MOOC, online. October 2020.

Teaching and Designing Online and Hybrid Courses
Educational Support & Innovation, Groningen (NL). October 2020.

Workshop: Public Speaking
Telenet and BBC Worldwide, Brussels (BE). January 2013.
​Workshop: Asking Generous Questions
Graduate School of Religion, Culture and Society, Groningen (NL). June 2023.

​​Workshop: Networking
Career Services, Groningen (NL). December 2022.

Workshop: Media Training
Career Services, Groningen (NL). March 2022.

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Writing Course for Humanities Scientists: Frame, Delete, Rewrite
The Netherlands Research School for Literary Studies, online. January 2022.
​Workshop: Imposter Syndrome Among PhDs
Student Service Centre, Groningen (NL). September 2024.

Course: Diversity and Leadership in Academia

Improsa, Groningen (NL), May 2023.

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Workshop: Negotiation Skills
Career Services, Groningen (NL). November 2021.

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Active Bystander Training
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Corporate Academy, Groningen (NL). September 2021.

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Workshop: Suicide Prevention for Study Advisors
Student Service Centre, Groningen (NL). June 2021.
 
Training Suicide Prevention
113 Zelfmoordpreventie, online. June 2021.

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Coaching Session: Community Building via Facebook Groups
Videoprofs, Groningen (NL). August 2020.

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Workshop: Dealing with Aggressive and Unacceptable Behaviour
Riks Ytsma Training & Advies, Groningen (NL). July 2019.
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