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Aart van Stekelenburg is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, actively engaging in research within the Behavioural Science Institute and the Communication Science department. His academic focus lies primarily in science communication, particularly concerning how public beliefs about scientific issues such as climate change, vaccination, and food safety are formed and maintained. Aart investigates the challenge of overcoming entrenched beliefs despite the presence of scientific evidence, exploring essential questions about how effectively science is communicated and how it can foster constructive discussions on contentious issues. He has been involved in various teaching roles, aiming to equip students with critical skills in analyzing social media data and understanding the influence of communication strategies. His work contributes significantly to the understanding of public discourse surrounding scientific knowledge and its implications for policy and education.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).